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Championship Experience at Villanova Helped Prepare Bridges for NBA

Two-time National Champion. First Team All-Big East. Julius Erving Award recipient.

Phoenix Suns’ forward Mikal Bridges had quite the storied career in his three years at Villanova and is now using his college experience to assist him at the next level.

From clutch shots to his lockdown defense, Bridges was performing at the highest level on one of the biggest stages in the country. The dramatics and pressure of helping guide his team through the NCAA Tournament and to two national titles prepared him for the opposing crowds when the Suns hit the road.

“Just playing through adversity and playing at the biggest stage at the collegiate level,” Bridges said.