Mikal Bridges: Rising Star in the NBA

From Villanova to Brooklyn

Early Life and College Career

WEB Mikal Bridges (pronounced mih-KEL), born on August 30, 1996, is a highly skilled basketball player who recently joined the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Standing at 6-7 and weighing 191 pounds, Bridges hails from his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Villanova Wildcats Standout

WEB Bridges made his mark in college basketball as a key player for Villanova University. In his freshman season (2015-16), he played a substantial role coming off the bench and helped the team secure a berth in the NCAA Tournament.