ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL

Arizona lands Alabama’s Jaden Bradley through transfer portal

May 3, 2023, 4:57 PM

Jaden Bradley #0 of the Alabama Crimson Tide dribbles against Hakim Hart #13 of the Maryland Terrap...

Jaden Bradley #0 of the Alabama Crimson Tide dribbles against Hakim Hart #13 of the Maryland Terrapins during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 18, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

(Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Head coach Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball team added former Alabama Crimson Tide guard Jaden Bradley through the transfer portal on Wednesday.

Bradley acknowledged the move on social media shortly after it was reported with, “Bear Down 🐻⬇️.”

“Arizona recruited me the first time around,” Bradley told ESPN college basketball analyst Paul Biancardi. “I am familiar with their staff and fast-paced style of play.

“They run, they guard and move the ball. Coach Lloyd is an upbeat and energetic guy who is heavy on player development. He is on the court with his guys outside of practice.”

In 37 games played as a freshman last season, Bradley averaged 6.4 points on 39.2% shooting and 31.8% from long range to go along with 2.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 19.8 minutes per contest.

Bradley now joins a new-look Wildcats squad looking to make up for last season’s NCAA Tournament exit in the first round.

Among those leaving the program this offseason are Kerr Kriisa, who transferred to West Virginia in April.

Arizona big man Azoulas Tubelis and wing Pelle Larsson also appear to be headed elsewhere with sights on the NBA Draft, though they have until June 12 to withdraw and return to school.

Arizona Wildcats basketball

BYU guard Egor Demin (3) drives between Arizona guard KJ Lewis (5) and forward Trey Townsend during...

Lance Hartzler

No. 20 Arizona clamps down late to seal win over BYU

The No. 20 Arizona and BYU men's basketball teams were in a fun one in Provo, Utah, Tuesday night.

2 days ago

The Arizona Wildcats and UConn Huskies are finalizing a home-and-home series...

Tyler Drake

Arizona and UConn finalizing home-and-home men’s basketball series

The Arizona Wildcats are reportedly finalizing an agreement with the UConn Huskies for a home-and-home series beginning in the 2025-26 season.

3 days ago

Arizona's Caleb Love after headbutt...

Lance Hartzler

Arizona’s Caleb Love named Big 12 Player of the Week

No. 12 Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love was named the Big 12 player of the week following his performances in wins over Iowa State and ASU.

3 days ago

Arizona still on outside of AP Top 25...

Associated Press

College basketball rankings: Arizona returns to AP top 25 after beating ASU

The Arizona Wildcats (15-6) on Monday returned to The Associated Press' top 25 men's basketball rankings for the first time since November.

4 days ago

Richard Jefferson...

Damon Allred

Former Wildcat Richard Jefferson claps back at Bobby Hurley for questioning Arizona’s class

Richard Jefferson didn't take too kindly to Bobby Hurley questioning Arizona's class after his ASU squad was beaten on Saturday.

5 days ago

After he was ejected for an altercation in which he was headbutted by ASU's BJ Freeman late in an 8...

Bailey Leasure

Caleb Love takes high road after BJ Freeman’s headbutt leads to ejection in win over ASU

After he was ejected for an altercation in which he was headbutted by ASU's BJ Freeman late in an 81-72 win, Arizona's Caleb Love took the high road postgame. 

5 days ago

Arizona lands Alabama’s Jaden Bradley through transfer portal