Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Miles Bridges

How Miles Bridges built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Miles Bridges is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. He played college basketball for Michigan State University. Bridges was drafted 12th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2018 NBA draft and was immediately traded to Charlotte. He is originally from Flint, Michigan and played high school basketball at Flint Southwestern Academy before transferring to Huntington Prep School.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 2, 2015: Huntington Prep Defeats Wheeler

On April 2, 2015, Miles Bridges' Huntington Prep team defeated Jaylen Brown and #5 ranked Wheeler 73–70 in the quarterfinals of the Dick's Sporting Goods High School Nationals Tournament.

2015: Participated in NBPA Top 100 Camp

In the summer of 2015, Miles Bridges participated in the NBPA Top 100 Camp at the John Paul Jones Arena in Virginia.

January 2016: Named McDonald's All-American

In January 2016, Miles Bridges was named a McDonald's All-American, marking a significant honor in his high school career.

March 30, 2016: Played in McDonald's All-American Game

On March 30, 2016, Miles Bridges played in the McDonald's All-American Game at the United Center in Chicago, IL, scoring eight points in a loss to the West team.

November 12, 2016: College Debut vs. Arizona

On November 12, 2016, Miles Bridges debuted for Michigan State against Arizona, scoring 21 points and recording seven rebounds.

January 4, 2017: Return to Action After Injury

On January 4, 2017, Miles Bridges returned to action for Michigan State after missing seven games due to an ankle injury.

June 21, 2018: Drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers and traded to the Charlotte Hornets

On June 21, 2018, Miles Bridges was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the twelfth overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft and subsequently traded to the Charlotte Hornets.

2018: Drafted into the NBA

In 2018, Miles Bridges was drafted 12th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers but was traded to the Charlotte Hornets on draft night.

2018: Expected top pick in NBA draft

In 2018, after announcing his intent to return to Michigan State for his sophomore season, many believed Bridges would be a top 5 pick in the 2018 NBA draft.

2018: Declared for the NBA draft

In 2018, following Michigan State's loss in the NCAA tournament, Miles Bridges announced his intention to declare for the 2018 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.