Miles Emmanuel Bridges Sr., popularly known as Miles Bridges, is a hustler in the NBA. Since his draft, he’s stayed with his team, the Charlotte Hornets, and captivated fans with his high-flying dunks and energetic playing style. Beyond his on-court displays, though, fans are curious about his background. From being brought up in a sporting family culture to being named “blue-collar superstar” Miles has come a long, long way. Let’s take a comprehensive look at the things we could find about the 26-year-old forward.

What is Miles Bridges’ nationality? Where is the Hornets star from?

Miles Bridges was born on March 21, 1998, in Flint, Michigan, which makes his nationality American. Raised alongside his sister Tara Rushing, by their parents Cynthia and Raymond Bridges, Miles emerged from a diverse background and exposure to sports. His dad, Raymond, was a 2x state champion at Flint Northern High School and introduced Miles to basketball when he was just two years old!

While the details of his ethnic background are not available, Miles has a unique perspective on religion. He has opened up about his religious views, and said, “I’m not religious.”

He added, “I just have a great relationship. It’s not about religion; it’s about the relationship. The relationship that you have with God. Everybody in the NBA knows about God. They just feel like if they express it, then they wouldn’t get cool points from that.”

It’s not just words, Miles Bridges’ unique perspective on religion and God is reflected through his quirky social media posts. The fact that he hasn’t deleted some of his older Instagram posts further highlights his openness in expressing his beliefs.

Miles attended Flint Southwestern Academy and his performances led him to an athletic scholarship offered by Oakland University. Then, he took a transfer to Huntington Prep School, where he was named McDonald’s All-American and played in the Jordan Brand Classic All-Star game. His high school performances made him a 5-star recruit, and ESPN placed him in the top 10 of his class.

Which college did Miles Bridges attend? How good was he?

Following his high school accolades, Miles Bridges got offers from Kentucky, Kansas, and Oregon, and committed to Michigan State in October 2015. He had an outstanding collegiate career from the moment he began playing for the Spartans. His early days saw him being named Big Ten Freshman of the Week 5 times and earning a spot as one of the 10 finalists for the Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year award. His freshman year included 11 preseason and 12 regular season accolades, such as being named a Sporting News Freshman All-American and making the USBWA All-District V Team!

By the end of his freshman year, Miles earned 14 end-of-the-year honors, including Big Ten Freshman of the Year and being named to the second-team All-Big Ten. With his explosive displays, it was speculated that Bridges could enter the NBA Draft after his first year.

However, he returned for his sophomore season with hopes of winning a national championship in college. Unfortunately, he couldn’t live up to the hype of his first year and his team faced a disappointing exit in the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Despite this though, a determined Bridges declared for the NBA Draft, ultimately forgoing his final two years of eligibility.

While his time in college was a stepping stone, since then, Miles Bridges has continued to thrive in the NBA. With his athleticism, he’s captured the attention of hoops fans everywhere. As he moves forward, it will be exciting to see how his career unfolds, both on the court and beyond.