Ace Bailey Stars in Rutgers Debut as CBB Fans Marvel at Highlight-Reel Videos

Ace Bailey has arrived.

Bailey was impressive in his college debut, leading No. 24 Rutgers to a 98-81 win over Monmouth on Friday night.

He finished with 17 points, six rebounds, and two steals in 30 minutes of action while shooting 5-10 from the field and showcasing his athleticism on several occasions. He also connected on one of his three attempts from behind the arc.

The Scarlet Knights cruised to the victory, leading 47-30 at halftime and extending their lead beyond 20 points multiple times in the second half.

Fellow freshman Dylan Harper also made an impact, scoring a team-high 20 points and racking up six assists while shooting 66.7 percent from the field.

Bailey missed the first two games of the season due to a hip issue, but the injury didn't appear to hamper the No. 2 prospect in the 2024 recruiting class against Monmouth.

Fans were amazed by Bailey's performance.

Bailey will look to build upon his promising start as the Scarlet Knights wrap up a four-game homestand in their next contest, a matchup with Merrimack on Wednesday.