Ace Bailey played a guard for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as a freshman in the 2024/25 season. He made himself eligible for the 2025 NBA draft and is expected to be a top-10 pick. He has had a remarkable 2024-25 season, appearing on several watch lists, including the Naismith National Player of the Year, the Julius Erving Award, and the Wooden Award.
Ace Bailey started in 15 of 19 games played and scored 19.0 points with 7.7 rebounds per game. Bailey earned the Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week honors and was recognized as the Met Basketball Writers Association Player of the Week. He became a top high school basketball player at McEachern High School in Georgia. Bailey was rated as the consensus five-star prospect and was among the top five players in the nation, as per Rivals, ESPN, and 247Sports. Bailey's achievements included being named Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year and being selected to the all-state first team. He also earned a spot in the McDonald's All-American team and appeared in events such as the Nike Hoop Summit, Jordan Brand Classic, and Team USA U17.
Ace Bailey NIL deal
Ace Bailey has endorsed two companies as of June 2025, Nike and Knights of the Raritan, according to On3 data.
Ace Bailey NIL deal tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 11/18/24 | Nike |
| 7/15/24 | Knights of The Raritan |
Nike
Ace Bailey signed with Nike on 18th November 2024. Nike is one of the largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel. They also provide college athletes with NIL and brand opportunities.
Knights of the Raritan
Ace Bailey signed with the Knights of the Raritan on 15th July 2024. Knights of the Raritan was founded in May 2022 by a group of heavy-hitters with national connections. They specialize in providing NIL deals to Rutgers college players.
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FAQs on Ace Bailey
A. Ace Bailey plays as a guard/forward.
A. Ace Bailey plays for Rutgers University.
A. Ace Bailey attended McEachern High School in Georgia.
A. Ace Bailey averages 19.1 points per game.
