Jaden Bradley: Analysis on 5- star point guard that's still undecided

Jaden Bradley is the No. 14 player in the 2022 class and is ranked as a five-star prospect at No. 20 by On3. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound point guard from Concord, N.C., attends IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. Bradley has offers from Alabama, Arizona, Louisville, North Carolina and Michigan just to list a few.

Here’s why he’s one of the best in the country. 

Creative Finisher

Jaden Bradley glides past defenders on his way to the rim. His leaping ability allows him to hang in the air, giving him the time to readjust his shot. He can get to the rim and dunk on any defender with his right or left hand.

Passing and Vision

Jaden Bradley has an innate ability to find open teammates and zip passes to them. He has the vision and IQ of an elite college guard.

Strong Defender

Bradley does not shy away from bigger opponents coming at him. He uses his quick hands to make the ball handler uncomfortable and forcing them into tough decisions or turnovers. With his big wingspan, he can intercept the passing lanes and get out in transition for easy baskets. His leaping ability and athleticism allow him to highly contest his opponent’s shots and block them at the rim. 

NBA Comparison: Milwaukee Bucks Jrue Holiday

His strong defensive game and skill allow him to take on much bigger defenders and have success stopping them, very similar to Holiday. They both have a simple game that just gets the job done enough ball-handling to lead a team and enough athleticism to dunk on the opposing teams star player.

Jaden Bradley Best Fit

Jaden Bradley would fit well into Kentucky and North Carolina’s systems. Bradley could step in and fill the role of floor general on either team and find success with the pieces around him, especially as the capable passer he has shown to be.