Who is Jaden Bradley? Arizona star guard has Wildcats undefeated, atop college basketball rankings

Billy Heyen

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Jaden Bradley is at his best when it matters most.

Arizona's veteran guard averages more points on the road than at home, and more points against ranked opposition than against unranked teams.

In his third year as the Wildcats' starting point guard, Bradley has been crucial in getting Arizona to the No. 1 ranking in the country and a 20-0 record into late January.

He may not be part of this season's incredible freshman class.

But if Arizona is going to win the national championship, the point guard Bradley will be the guy running the show all the way there.

Who is Jaden Bradley?

Jaden Bradley is the 22-year old point guard for the Arizona Wildcats.

He spent most of his elementary school years in Rochester, N.Y., where his older brother was a high school star and his father was a high school assistant coach.

Bradley moved to the Charlotte, North Carolina area, where he starred in high school before moving on to powerhouse IMG Academy.

He was a McDonald's All-American who started his college career at Alabama.

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Jaden Bradley's transfer

Bradley was a five-star recruit in ESPN's rankings who chose Alabama and Nate Oats.

He spent just his first season there before entering the transfer portal.

Bradley then chose Tommy Lloyd and Arizona, and the 2025-26 season is Bradley's third as the starting point guard for the Wildcats.

He's averaging career highs pretty much across the board and is also a top-notch defender.

Out of high school, there was a chance Bradley could be an NBA player. It's taken longer than expected, but he's now one of the best players in the country and may also have a pro future.

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