Ace Bailey gave Rutgers elite shot-making and jumbo-wing upside
In the 2024-25 season, Airious "Ace" Bailey was Rutgers’ highest-ranked recruit ever and lived up to the hype with 18.2 points and 7.3 rebounds per game while playing 33.4 minutes a night[6][9]. His calling card is big-wing scoring: he combines 6-10 size, smooth perimeter touch, and above-the-rim burst, which is why evaluators viewed him as a top-tier NBA prospect[11][12]. The caution flags are just as real, though—scouts pointed to shot selection, decision-making, and defensive consistency as areas that need polish[10][12].
