Class of 2016 forward Brendan Bailey proved himself as one of the nation’s top forwards. Read about Bailey, who is the son of NBA great Thurl Bailey, here. Photo cred – Jon De Pas/NBPA Camp
Brendan Bailey (Highland, Utah.), American Fork / Dream Visions – 2016
Height: 6’7″
Position: Forward
Committed College: Marquette
Star Grade:
By: @JLHemingwayPSB & @BrandonClayPSB
Date: June 18, 2015
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: NBPA Top 100 Camp (Charlottesville, Va.)
Bailey played on the wing in this setting where he showed he could hit the spot three and attack the defender’s momentum with the bounce. He struggled to find his place and rhythm in the match-up I watched. However, he has some tools and has the ability to defend the arc which should make him a productive wing forward at the next level.
Date: June 18, 2015
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: NBPA Top 100 Camp (Charlottesville, Va.)
Bailey is more of a power forward than a small forward based on his play in this setting. He had the length to be effective in the secondary trail spot. Bailey hit the open 3-pointer.
Date: June 19, 2014
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: NBPA Top 100 Camp (Charlottesville, Va.)
Bailey’s length/style is similar to classmate Amir Coffey (MN). Bailey isn’t as advanced as Coffey based on this eval but is a talented prospect nonetheless. He can shoot the outside jump shot and was solid in both games that we evaluated.
Highlights of Bailey courtesy of Courtside Films
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Brandon Clay is the Executive Camp Director of the Elite Basketball Academy and the owner of Brandon Clay Scouting. Clay is also the owner of Peach State Basketball, Inc., and serves on the Naismith Trophy Men’s / Women’s College Player of the Year Academy and the HS Boys / Girls All-American Team Board of Selectors. He is also the Director of Scouting for the OTRHoopsReport.com National Scouting Report. Clay has been involved in the community since 2001. You can reach him at [email protected]
Jonathan Hemingway is a National Evaluator for the OTRHoopsReport. Hemingway serves on the Board of Selectors for the Naismith Trophy. also He is also the publisher of CoachHemi.com. He has been involved in the community since 1996 as a coach, camp director and evaluator. You can reach him via email at [email protected] and follow him on twitter @JLHemingwayPSB
