OKC Thunder: 2017-18 College basketball prospects to watch

Mikal Bridges

College: Villanova
Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Class: Junior
Height: 6’7
Weight: 200

If you’re looking for an efficient shooter, look no further than Mikal Bridges.

The nbadraft.net team views Bridges as a solid fit for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In their latest mock draft, the Thunder select Bridges with the 13th overall pick.

During the 2016-2017 season, Bridges connected on 54.9 percent of his field goal attempts, including 39.3 percent of his three-point shots and 91.1 percent of his free throw attempts.

The red shirt junior is also a very good defender, and plays the game with an above-average quickness. He is also disruptive on the defensive end, as his size and quickness allow him to defend multiple positions.

However, in order to improve his stock, Bridges must improve his play making ability. Yes, he is a very efficient scorer, but must learn how to better create opportunities off the dribble. Hence, if he can improve that aspect of his game, his draft stock will definitely rise.