Ace Bailey traces basketball path back to Tennessee elementary school

Second-year forward opened 6-of-7 from the floor Oct. 25.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Ace knew where he was headed, even in elementary school 👀 we're going back to school with Ace Bailey in TN 🎥 https://t. Via @utahjazz on X

What happened: Ace Bailey detailed his early basketball ambitions from his elementary school days in Tennessee. The forward occupies a starting frontcourt role entering Monday's 2026-27 regular-season slate after posting a double-double on October 25.

Why it matters: Early-season frontcourt production has anchored Bailey's expanded workload in his second professional campaign. Maintaining efficiency as a primary interior and perimeter scoring option stabilizes the starting unit's half-court offense during the opening week of the 2026-27 schedule.

By the numbers: On October 25, Bailey totaled 17 points and 12 rebounds, including 13 first-quarter points, four opening-frame boards, and an early stretch of 10 points, five rebounds, and one assist.

What to watch: Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT on Monday, October 26, with three two-way roster spots listed out on the pregame injury ledger.

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@utahjazz 2026-10-26T20:08:23.100855+00:00

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