Eye Test vs. The Numbers: Breaking Down Ace Bailey’s NBA Potential

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe continues his “Eye Test vs. The Numbers” series with a deep dive on Rutgers freshman and potential top 3 pick Ace Bailey. In the first segment, Barlowe shares his personal scouting notes, highlighting what stands out on film. In the second segment, he compares those observations with the analytics—breaking down Bailey’s shot selection, shooting efficiency, and finishing at the rim, using Synergy data. Finally, Barlowe outlines the key areas for improvement that could help Bailey unlock his full NBA potential.

Timestamps:

2:06 - Rafael's scouting report
11:06 - Synergy data
19:18 - Areas for improvement

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