Jalen Bridges Records Best Summer League Outing vs. Thunder

Former WVU and Baylor forward Jalen Bridges recorded his best NBA summer league game on Wednesday night for the Phoenix Suns. The Fairmont, W.Va. native scored an efficient 11 points in 13 minutes of play.

Bridges shot 4-of-6 from the field, including 3-threes, as well as a steal.

Through three summer league games, Bridges is averaging 7.3 points in 14.9 minutes.

Jalen from beyond the arc 👌 pic.twitter.com/y5TIE7H2sl

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) July 18, 2024

Just minutes after the NBA draft, Bridges signed a two-way deal with the Suns as an undrafted free agent. Bridges had numerous pre-draft workouts with the Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets and others.

Bridges attended Fairmont Senior High School, contributing to consecutive West Virginia State Class AA Title appearances. Bridges was a four-star prospect coming out of high school, committing to WVU and staying home. Bridges spent two seasons playing at West Virginia, becoming a full-time starter for a year and a half. Bridges averaged 7.3 points and 4.2 rebounds through 61 games for the Mountaineers.

Bridges entered the transfer portal in March 2022, leaving WVU for Baylor. Bridges averaged 12.2 points and 5.7 rebounds on 47% shooting from the field this past season.

The now-Suns player thanked West Virginia when he declared for the NBA draft in April.

“First and foremost. I want to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for blessing me with the ability to play the game I love. I want to thank my family and friends for always being there for me, through it all. I want to thank Coach Drew and the entire coaching staff, my teammates, and all of the Baylor fans for their support throughout my time in Waco. I also would like to thank Coach Huggins, his former staff and my teammates at West Virginia.”

Former WVU F Jalen Bridges Declares for NBA Draft, Thanks Huggins