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Ace Bailey, born Airious Bailey on August 13, 2006, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). During his childhood, Bailey initially attended Boyd-Buchanan School in Chattanooga. After his freshman year, he moved to Powder Springs, Georgia, and enrolled at McEachern High School. During his junior year at McEachern, Bailey showcased his talent by averaging an impressive 22 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, and four blocks per game. He was a highly sought-after prospect, recognized as a five-star recruit and one of the top players in the class of 2024. His recruiting rankings included Rivals: 2, 247Sports: 2, On3: 2, and ESPN: 2 (97).<\/p>

Bailey’s collegiate journey began at Rutgers University, where he played for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the 2024-2025 season. During his time at Rutgers, he earned several accolades, including Third-team All-Big Ten (2025) and Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2025). His high school career also saw him participate in prestigious events such as the McDonald’s All-American (2024), Jordan Brand Classic (2024), and Nike Hoop Summit (2024), and he was named Mr. Georgia Basketball in 2024.<\/p>

His talent was recognized in the 2025 NBA draft, where he was the 5th overall pick in the 1st round, selected by the Utah Jazz. He began his professional career with the Jazz in 2025 and continues to play for them. He wears jersey number 19 for the Utah Jazz. Standing at 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) and weighing 91 kg (200 lbs), Bailey plays as a power forward and shoots right-handed.<\/p>

Beyond his professional career, basketball is a family affair for Ace Bailey. His mother, Ramika McGee, played college basketball at West Virginia University, and his father, Richard Bailey, played college basketball at Houston. Additionally, his aunt, Venus Lacy, was a WNBA player and a gold medalist with the 1996 US Olympic team, further solidifying his family’s legacy in the sport. His Instagram handle is @acebailey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":636819,"template":"","categories":[1],"class_list":["post-636818","nba-player","type-nba-player","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAce Bailey: News, Stats, Bio and More<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover Ace Bailey's career stats and information. 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