Support poured in from the Louisville, Milwaukee and basketball communities, calling Bridgeman "a legend," "a brilliant ... Bridgeman was also a member of the board of directors for Churchill ...

That means a lot. It really does.” As he moves on from coaching, his influence will continue to be felt across HBCU basketball. A true legend leaves the court, but his impact remains.

“Today we lost a legend and beloved member of the Louisville basketball family,” Louisville Athletics ... Bridgeman was a ...