Airious Ace Bailey is an Atlanta primarily based wing ahead who oozes upside. He stood out in various the publish season showcase occasions, together with the Nike Hoop Summit, the place I had the possibility to meet up with him for a dialog. He’s clearly a younger man who’s passionate concerning the recreation of basketball. His talent set, with 6-9 measurement and lengthy arms, and the power to create offense for himself and hit exterior photographs, is uncommon for a freshman in faculty. He’s at Rutgers for the upcoming season, enjoying alongside Dylan Harper. Ace Bailey is at the moment projected to go second within the 2025 NBA Draft.
NBADraft.web: All proper, so that you guys got here in a few days in the past, what are your impressions of Portland and the Hoop Summit occasion, thus far?
Ace Bailey: It’s a blessing to be on this place. It’s a blessing to be right here. I imply, thank God, to begin with. it’s the onerous work that’s paying off. it’s good to be right here.
NBADraft.web: And what do you hope to get out of this occasion?
Ace Bailey: I imply, simply rising as an individual exterior of basketball, studying issues exterior of basketball, simply persevering with my development.
NBADraft.web: For anyone that’s by no means seen you play earlier than, how do you describe your recreation?
Ace Bailey: Distinctive.
NBADraft.web: How do you do all of it? And what have you ever improved upon within the final like six months by the season?
Ace Bailey: I imply, one current focus, actually coming off screens and studying. Taking part in off the ball. Working, and organising defenders off screens with timing.
NBADraft.web: And what do you need to enhance on?
Ace Bailey: Simply communication whereas I’m on protection. That’s actually it.
NBADraft.web: Who of your teammates do you might have the closest rapport with?
Ace Bailey: I imply Dylan (Harper).
NBADraft.web: And what do you anticipate heading there collectively at Rutgers?
Ace Bailey: We bought large expectations for Rutgers, man. We bought large expectations, man. I can’t clarify it.
NBADraft.web: Put them on the map, huh?
Ace Bailey: Sure, sir. As a result of it’s going to work.
NBADraft.web: And what about lecturers there?
Ace Bailey: Similar factor. Simply do what I have to do, get executed with my lessons, be on time for lessons, deal with individuals like how I need to be handled.
NBADraft.web: If it wasn’t for basketball, what would you be doing in 10 to fifteen years?
Ace Bailey: I’d most likely be a mechanical engineer, for certain. Both that or a fisherman.
NBADraft.web: All proper.I prefer it. So that you do fairly a little bit of fishing?
Ace Bailey: Yeah, I fish lots. I grew up fishing.
NBADraft.web: What else do you want doing off the courtroom?
Ace Bailey: That’s downtime, simply chill.
NBADraft.web: How essential is it to win?
Ace Bailey: It’s essential, man. To have USA on my jersey, simply to play for my mates. That’s a blessing. Initially, I simply thank God for that. At the least the onerous work simply to proceed to maintain enjoying.
NBADraft.web: Does that set this occasion other than the opposite comparable occasions?
Ace Bailey: I imply, yeah. Having the rivalry with worldwide U.S.
NBADraft.web: Last item, some gamers you evaluate your recreation to?
Ace Bailey: Paul George, Kevin Durant, T-Mac, Jayson Tatum, for certain.
NBADraft.web: Respect it, man. Better of luck to you.
Ace Bailey: Respect it. Thanks.
