Teammates Applaud Bradley’s Leadership After Arizona's Tournament Win

In the championship game against Houston, Bradley scored 13 points and grabbed five rebounds in the 79-74 win. During the game, Bradley appeared to suffer an injury to his wrist, which was serious enough for him to go back to the locker room, but he would eventually return and play the remainder of the game. 

Bradley’s leadership is also what helped him earn Big 12 Player of the Year despite non-remarkable averages of 13.3 points and 4.5 assists per game this season. In his third season with the team, Bradley has grown into a leader who is now a part of one of Arizona’s best seasons in program history.

Their 29 regular-season wins are a program-record, and their 23-0 start to the season is also the best in program history. His veteran presence has been crucial to some of the team’s top rookies, such as Brayden Burries and Koa Peat, who have grown into stars quickly alongside Bradley.

After winning the Big 12 Tournament, Burries and Peat talked about Bradley’s leadership this season, and the impact it has had on the team. 

Peat, Burries Share Thoughts 

• “He’s a dog, honestly,” Burries said. “He’s a great guy, he’s a great leader. He’s a great person, not only is he a great basketball player, but he’s really a great person off the court. I’m thankful for him.”

• “Big 12 Player of the Year for a reason,” Peat added. “Really proud of J, I see him put all the work in. Early mornings, late nights in the gym, by himself sometimes. I’m just really proud of Jaden, and he’s a mentor off the court, and I really look up to him. He’s one of my best friends that I’ve built during my freshman year here at Arizona.”

The Wildcats will now turn their attention to the NCAA Tournament, where they’ll have a chance at earning their second national title in program history.