Bailey Lutes brings low-usage, high-motor guard minutes for UIC
Bailey Lutes is a depth guard for UIC whose value is built on steady, hard-nosed play rather than volume scoring: in the 2025-26 season she appeared in 13 games while averaging 3.2 minutes, and her earlier UIC box-score flashes included efficient spot-up shooting, rebounds, and steals.[4][1] She stands out as a multi-sport competitor with a strong background in basketball and cross country, which suggests discipline and endurance, and UIC has also highlighted her fit in the program’s culture.[3][6] For a team, she projects as a dependable practice-to-bench connector who can defend, move without the ball, and add energy when called upon.[1][6]
