2023 Basketball Spotlight: McEachern 5-Star Airious "Ace" Bailey

[Tango Two]

Measuring 6-foot-10, 185 pounds, Airious “Ace” Bailey is rated the No. 2 small forward in the country and No. 2 overall basketball player in Georgia for the 2024 class, according to the 247Sports Composite. The McEachern 5-star had his pick of college basketball powerhouses such as Kentucky, Kansas, Memphis, Auburn and many more. He was also considering his hometown team the Georgia Bulldogs. GPB's Hannah Goodin talks to Ace about his commitment to Rutgers and how he’s preparing for the next level.

 

[Night Man]

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Measuring 6-foot-10, 185 pounds, Airious “Ace” Bailey is rated the No. 2 small forward in the country and No. 2 overall basketball player in Georgia for the 2024 class, according to the 247Sports Composite. The McEachern 5-star had his pick of college basketball powerhouses such as Kentucky, Kansas, Memphis, Auburn and many more. He was also considering his hometown team the Georgia Bulldogs. GPB's Hannah Goodin talks to Ace about his commitment to Rutgers and how he’s preparing for the next level.

Comes across as a nice, humble, good guy. But he also has a fire in his belly. Certainly a Pike kind of guy.

 

[RUJMM78]

I like watching tall front court players that can create and make shots off the dribble.That skill set will take Bailey to the NBA.

 

[4theknights]

JaMichael Davis commit for ‘23 was huge in securing Ace. Tip of the hat to Pike and staff for creating the right culture that’s attracting these high level recruits. The onus on family and player development may be what brings Dylan aboard as well.

 

[RUHouston]

 

[WhichReligionIsRight]

Likable guy.

 

[RUHouston]

@Tango Two oops.. you can delete my thread, sorry.

 

[devoted2ru]

This young man is going to be an awesome addition to "R" Knights, and not just because of his amazing God-given athletic gifts, but also because of his humble attitude and his dedication to hard work.

He's the prototypical Coach Pike 'team guy", and he's going to be an absolute joy to watch.

 

[RU_Coming_Along]

Looks like he'll fit in nicely in all aspects with the team.

 

[ScarletKid2008]

His game looks so so smooth and fluid. Can’t wait to see this kid out there in the Rutgers red

 

[PiscatawayMike]

He has a southern charm about him... off the court. 🙂