Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr., Miles Bridges appear in 'Tonight Show' skit
Phil Friend
It's no "Just The Ten Of Us" or "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper," but Michigan State stars Jaren Jackson Jr. and Miles Bridges got the opportunity to show off their Hollywood skills Wednesday night.
The Spartan duo, along with DeAndre Ayton, Marvin Bagley III, Mikal Bridges, Wendell Carter Jr., Collin Sexton, Mo Bamba and Trae Young, participated in an NBA draft-themed sketch on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
Fallon plays the head coach in a '90s sitcom TGIF-style opening credits video for a show called "Play by Play," and is joined at various points by the previously listed players. Both Jackson and Bridges appear twice.
Bridges makes his first appearance in a kitchen scene, being served a basketball fresh out of the oven by Young. Later, Bridges opens up his suitcase, and out pops Jackson. In the video's final scene, Jackson is one of five players who pour Gatorade on Fallon, who's sitting on a couch.
Both players, especially Jackson, look like they're having a blast.
They'll feel even better later Thursday night, as both players are expected to be lottery picks in the NBA draft.
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