Reed Bailey Scouting Profile: Stats, Accolades, and Fit at Indiana
Career Stats:
Over his collegiate career, Reed Bailey has averaged 12.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 0.5 steals in 28.2 minutes per game. He has shot 46.2% from the field, 30.8% from 3-point range, and 76.9% from the free-throw line.
Career Highlights:
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Atlantic 10 Leading Scorer (2024–25)
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All-Atlantic 10 First Team (2024–25)
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Chris Daniels Most Improved Player (2024–25)
Recruiting Background:
A member of the 2022 recruiting class, Bailey entered college as a three-star prospect. He developed significantly during his three seasons at Davidson College, culminating in a breakout 2024–25 campaign.
Bailey entered the transfer portal in late March and committed to Indiana on April 6 — notably, before even visiting the campus. He later made his official visit to IU later that same month.
Scouting Notes:
Bailey became Indiana’s third portal addition this offseason, adding depth and versatility to the frontcourt. At Davidson, he primarily played center but also has experience at power forward, giving Indiana flexibility in the rotation.
Despite limited volume (41 attempts), Bailey hit 41.5% of his 3-point shots last season, showcasing stretch-big potential. He’s also comfortable scoring with both hands around the rim and has a polished midrange game.
Per KenPom, Bailey ranked 33rd nationally in fouls drawn per 40 minutes (6.5), leading to 226 free-throw attempts at a 76.8% clip. His offensive efficiency and footwork make him a tough cover in one-on-one situations.
However, rebounding and rim protection remain areas of concern. He didn’t crack the top 25 in the A-10 in either offensive or defensive rebounding percentage and ranked just 22nd in block percentage. While he’ll be one of the more skilled bigs in the Big Ten next season, his impact on the defensive glass and as a shot-blocker will be limited.
Expert Evaluations:
“Reed Bailey is a tricky eval. He was the A-10’s second-leading scorer and thrived by driving and finishing craftily at the rim. He’s a smart cutter and nearly ambidextrous in the paint. A capable low-volume shooter, he’ll need to stretch the floor more at the high-major level. However, he lacks rim protection, and opponents shot over 60% at the rim when he was on the floor at Davidson.”
— Isaac Trotter, 247Sports
“If your system emphasizes a five-out offense, Bailey is a perfect fit. He knocked down 41% of his threes this year and consistently got to the line with sharp footwork. Davidson used him to initiate offense as a trailer or hub, and he showcased strong passing both at the top of the key and on the block. While his defensive upside is limited at the high-major level, bigs with this skill set are rare in the portal.”
— Sam Vecenie, The Athletic
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