Jaden Bradley was named among CBS Sports' "Ranking college basketball's best defenders by position: Top shot-blockers, wing-stoppers and shutdown closers." Bradley is second among the Point of attack defenders behind Tamin Lipsey of Iowa State.
With Bradley fronting Arizona defensively in 2024-25, the Wildcats finished 60th nationally, holding opponents to 47.5 percent on two-point field goal attempts, and 70th overall, with opponents shooting 41.9 percent from the field. Opponents shot 34.0 percent on three-point attempts against Arizona in 2024-25.
Bradley had an increased role for Arizona in 2024-25. After playing in all 36 games following his transfer from Alabama in 2024, Bradley started all 37 Arizona games during the 2024-25 season.