Reed Bailey started all 97 of his appearances at Davidson, but he improved significantly in each of his three seasons.
The 6-foot-10 Indiana basketball transfer from Brewster Academy (Mass.) went from occasional option as a freshman to consistent contributor as a sophomore to centerpiece as a junior. He earned Atlantic 10 Most Improved Player and first-team all-conference honors in 2025, scoring in double figures in all but two games, with a high of 32 vs. Richmond.
He joins Tucker DeVries and Conor Enright as IU transfer portal additions. Here's what you should know about Bailey.
Reed Bailey stats
2024-25 at Davidson: 18.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 41.5% 3-point shooting
2023-24 at Davidson: 12.7 points, 5.8 rebounds
2022-23 at Davidson: 5.5 points
Reed Bailey eligibility
Bailey has one season of eligibility.
Who are the parents of Reed Bailey?
His father, Nathan, played basketball at Navy and Pitt. His mother, Linda, played volleyball at Pitt. He has three siblings who all played Division I sports.
Reed Bailey scouting report, highlights
Bailey has good footwork and vision in tight spaces, enabling him to get shots or find teammates near the basket, and he can complete a play through contact. He isn't a high-volume 3-point shooter, but he improved his accuracy greatly between his sophomore and junior seasons.
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