Ace Bailey is a guard/forward for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and plays as a freshman in 2024. Bailey hails from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and attended McEachern High School. He has had a remarkable 2024-25 season, appearing on several watch lists, including the Naismith National Player of the Year, the Julius Erving Award, and the Wooden Award. Ace Bailey started in 15 of 19 games played and scored 19.0 points with 7.7 rebounds per game and played 33.7 minutes on average. He set the record of scoring 39 points against Indiana, in which he converted 16 field goals, making him the first-ever Rutgers freshman to achieve such a figure in a Big Ten game. Bailey registered double-figure scoring in all 19 games except one against Wisconsin, scoring 9 points. His notable performance was against Penn State, scoring 15 points through rebound. Bailey earned the Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week honors and was recognized as the Met Basketball Writers Association Player of the Week.
Ace Bailey became a top high school basketball player at McEachern High School in Georgia. Bailey was rated as the consensus five-star prospect and was among the top five players in the nation, as per Rivals, ESPN, and 247Sports. Bailey was considered the highest-ranked player in Georgia, described as an elite small forward. As a senior, he led McEachern to a 26-6 record and a Class A state championship, averaging 33.4 points, 15.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 2.9 blocks per game. Bailey's achievements included being named Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year and being selected in the all-state first-team. He also earned a spot in the McDonald's All-American team and appeared in events such as the Nike Hoop Summit, Jordan Brand Classic, and Team USA U17.
Ace Bailey NIL deal worth
Ace Bailey's NIL deal is worth $1.6 Million as per On3, as of January 2025.
Ace Bailey NIL deal tracker
Ace Bailey has endorsed two companies as of January 2025, Nike and Knights of The Raritan, according to On3 data.
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 11/18/24 | Nike |
| 7/15/24 | Knights of The Raritan |
Ace Bailey notable NIL deals
Nike
Ace Bailey signed with Nike on 18th November 2024. Nike is one of the largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel. They also provide college athletes with NIL and brand opportunities.
Knights of the Raritan
Ace Bailey signed with Knights of The Raritan on 15th July 2024. Knights of The Raritan was founded in May 2022 by a group of heavy-hitters with national connections. They are specialized in providing NIL deals to Rutgers college players.
FAQs on Ace Bailey
A. Ace Bailey plays as a guard/forward.
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A. Ace Bailey attended McEachern High School in Georgia.
A. Ace Bailey averages 19.1 points per game.
