2018 NBA Draft Big Board: Late October

24. Mikal Bridges, SG/SF, Villanova

Bridges fits almost seamlessly into the 3-and-D label that most analysts like to throw out when it comes to draft prospects. His ceiling isn’t that high, but spot-up shooting and defensive potential should allow him to contribute as a quality role player from day one.

With a 6’6” frame and a wingspan that’s nearing 7’1”, Bridges has the length needed to guard a handful of positions at the next level. His frame has some room left to fill out, but he’s already reasonably strong with the instincts needed to back up those physical tools.

He was a 39.1 percent shooter from deep as well, with the off-ball chops needed to thrive in almost any system. His ball-handling is rudimentary and he poses little to no isolation threat, but he plays his role well enough to find plenty of success without going too far outside his comfort zone.