Amari Bailey

NBA DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT

Position: SGFROM: UCLA
(Sierra Canyon, CA – Chicago)
HT: 6-4WT: 185
BORN: 2/17/04YEAR: Fr.WING: NAREACH: NA

Draft Notes

Amari is one of the most talented and highly regarded Bruin recruits in the past decade. He’s likely a one and done and possible first round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Amari is an ultra athletic two-way guard who impacts the game in all areas thanks to his quickness, athleticism and intensity. He’s a standout defender who flies around the court and brings great hustle and heart.

On the offensive end he’s a talented scorer who excels at driving to the rim and finishing with acrobatic moves. His leaping ability and overall athleticism are exceptional and really show up on his moves into the lane.

Outside shooting isn’t yet a strength but he’s capable of hitting the 3 and there’s every reason to believe he’ll steady improve in this area.

He’s great in transition and gets above the rim with ease – the type of athlete you want to bet on.

Amari plays with great anticipation and intelligence, showing an advanced understanding of the game. He’s a team first guy but he can take over when needed.


Comparisons

  • better, bigger Avery Bradley

Draft Projection

first round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft

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Draft Projection

  1. Nick Smith – 6-4 – Arkansas
  2. Ausar Thompson – 6-6 – Overtime Elite
  3. Keyonte George – 6-5 – Baylor
  4. Jordan Hawkins – 6-5 – UConn
  5. Kobe Bufkin – 6-4 – Michigan
  6. Sidy Cissoko – 6-7 – G League Ignite (France)
  7. Terquavion Smith – 6-4 – NC State
  8. Marcus Sasser – 6-2 – Houston
  9. Brandin Podziemski – 6-5 – Santa Clara
  10. Ricky Council IV – 6-6 – Arkansas
  11. Amari Bailey – 6-4 – UCLA
  12. Nikola Durišić – 6-8 – Serbia
  13. Baylor Scheierman – 6-6- Creighton
  14. Mojave King – 6-5 – Ignite (Australia)
  15. Kevin McCullar Jr. – 6-6 – Kansas
  16. D’Moi Hodge – 6-4 – Missouri
  17. Jaylen Clark – 6-5 – UCLA
  18. Isaiah Wong – 6-4 – Miami
  19. Davonte Davis – 6-4 – Arkansas
  20. Drew Peterson – 6-9 – USC
  21. Harrison Ingram – 6-8 – Stanford
  22. Matthew Murrell – 6-4 – Mississippi
  23. Caleb Love – 6-3 – UNC
  24. Adam Flagler – 6-3 – Baylor
  25. Fedor Zugic – 6-6 – Montenegro
  26. Allen Flanigan 6-6 – Auburn
  27. Isiaih Mosely – 6-5 – Missouri
  28. Jayson Tchicamboud – 6-5 – France
  29. Justin Moore – 6-4 – Villanova
  30. Josiah James – 6-6 – Tennessee
  31. Nimari Burnett – 6-3 – Alabama