2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report - Jalen Bridges

Jalen Bridges - Baylor

6’7 Wing/Forward

23 Years Old (Turns 24 NEXT May)

Fairmont Senior HS, Currently Playing for Baylor

12.2 PPG - 5.7 RPG - 1.4 APG - 1.1 SPG - 0.6 BPG - 1.0 TOPG (31.8 MPG - 35 GP)

47% on 8.8 FGA - 41% on 5.1 3PA - 82% on 2.3 FTA

My Draft Position - Second Round Pick

*These are my raw, and condensed, scouting report notes from watching multiple games throughout the season*

ARCHETYPE/POTENTIAL ROLE

Prototypical NBA 3-and-D wing/forward who may not have much upside anywhere else but could nicely fill that role in a second unit and provide a nice return as a second round pick or, for some, undrafted free agent/two-way player. The 3-point shooting has been a little sporadic throughout his career but settles at 37% on almost 500 attempts and he also shot 80% on 250 free throw attempts. The improvements in sheer confidence and volume this season give me some more room for confidence in his capability to space the floor in the NBA. One aspect of his offense that might add some extra value is what he is able to contribute on the offensive boards. Defensively, I don’t think he’s a lockdown on the ball defender but does offer versatility and a player willing to make the hustle plays for loose balls. 

OFFENSE