Born on February 17, 2004, in New Orleans, Amari Bailey moved to Chicago and then Los Angeles with his single mother. In Los Angeles, Bailey played for a high school named Sierra Canyon, a school that has become popular because of NBA King Lebron James’ children Bronny and Bryce.
A 5-star recruit, Bailey played basketball at UCLA. His career at UCLA saw him earning himself a place as a McDonald’s All American player and he was also named in the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team. Bailey has declared for the 2023 NBA draft and is expected to be a first round pick in the 20 to 30 pick range.
Amari Bailey’s Wingspan
Amari Bailey has a wingspan of 6 feet and 7 inches. He stands 6 feet and 3 inches tall. This wingspan of almost 7 feet does not make him a rare find in the eyes of scouts but indicates his game style in terms of being athletically inclined. His 35 inch vertical allows him to play above the rim comfortably, and can finish at the rim in different ways. Being a two-way guard can be attributed to his long wingspan which allows him to be a defensive powerhouse on one end and an good finisher on the other.
Here's how his height and wingspan can be advantageous:
Defense: With a long wingspan, Amari Bailey can control his speed and conserve his energy, making use of his reach to attempt steals and block shots. While he is likely to succeed at blocking or stealing the ball, Bailey will also be able to contest shots even against the most skilled players. His wingspan will allow him to tire offensive players and cover up on offensive screens.
Offense: Bailey’s wingspan combined with his vertical allows him to play above the rim. He can drive to the basket, dunk and pass the ball with ease.
Rebounding: The large wingspan allows Bailey to get boards that are typically out of reach for a player of his height. Tip ins and tip outs will be easy for Bailey considering he has a large wingspan coupled with a good vertical.
While having a large wingspan is certainly advantageous, it will depend on how Bailey uses his wingspan along with his vertical and speed.
FAQs
A. A 5-star recruit coming out of highschool, Amari Bailey was ranked number 5 by ESPN. After playing for Sierra Canyon, Bailey went on to play basketball for the UCLA Bruins.
A. Yes, Amari Bailey does have a dad. Amari Bailey’s dad, Aaron Bailey is an ex-NFL player who used to play for the Indiana Colts.
A. Amari Bailey is an American college basketball player who plays for the UCLA Bruins. He recently declared for the NFL draft. He has a 35 inch vertical, stands at 6 feet and 3 inches, has a wingspan of 6 feet and 7 inches and has a recorded weight of 84 kgs.
