HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky men's basketball program added another key piece as the Horizon League defending champions signed transfer student-athlete Michael Bradley, made official by head coach Darrin Horn on Thursday. 
 
A native of San Antonio, Texas, Bradley slots right in as the top point guard for the Norse after four seasons at NCAA Division II Mercyhurst University in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. 
 
"We are extremely excited to add Michael Bradley to our program," Horn said. "He is an experienced cerebral point guard that has the combined unique skill to score and create for others. Michael is extremely hard working and is joining us from a top-notch, winning program. We are excited to get him here in Highland Heights." 
 
Over his four years with the Lakers, Bradley recorded 1,117 points, 386 assists, 305 rebounds and 131 steals over 101 games played. This past season, Bradley posted the best year of his career with career highs in points per game (14.9 points), assists per game (4.2) and boards per contest (3.8) as he led Mercyhurst to a 25-6 campaign and a run to the 2023 NCAA Division II Tournament. Over his four seasons at the helm of the offense, the Lakers recorded an 82-22 record with three straight trips to the national tournament. 
 
Bradley was also named to the 2022-23 All-PSAC team as a First Team honoree. He notched 25 games of double-digit points and 11 contests with five or more assists this past season with the Lakers. 
 
Prior to Mercyhurst, Bradley was a standout at Cornerstone Christian Academy in his hometown of San Antonio. The graduate transfer will join NKU will one year of eligibility remaining.
 
 
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