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Amari Bailey

Amari Bailey is an American professional basketball guard.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Amari Bailey is an American professional basketball guard who played one college season for UCLA before being selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 41st overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. As of the latest available sources, he has also appeared in the NBA G League and is listed as a guard with professional experience in the Hornets organization.

Early life and high school

Bailey was born in New Orleans and attended Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California. He emerged as a highly regarded guard prospect before joining UCLA.

College career at UCLA

Bailey played one season for the UCLA Bruins in 2022–23. He averaged 11.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game and earned Pac-12 All-Freshman Team honours.

NBA draft and professional career

Bailey entered the 2023 NBA draft and was chosen by the Charlotte Hornets with the 41st pick in the second round. NBA and G League listings show subsequent professional appearances and roster movement.

Playing style and statistics

Bailey is listed as a guard at 6 ft 3 in and 185 lb. Public stat pages show limited NBA regular-season production and more extensive G League usage.

Key facts

  • Amari Bailey played one college season at UCLA, averaging 11.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.
  • He was selected 41st overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2023 NBA draft.
  • Bailey is listed as a guard for the Charlotte Hornets and has also appeared in the NBA G League.
  • His NBA regular-season averages are 2.3 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game.
  • He earned Pac-12 All-Freshman Team recognition during his UCLA season.

Frequently asked questions

Amari Bailey stats?
NBA.com lists his regular-season averages at 2.3 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game.
Amari Bailey draft?
He was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 41st overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.
Amari Bailey college?
Bailey played college basketball at UCLA for the 2022–23 season.
Amari Bailey NBA?
He entered the NBA with the Charlotte Hornets after the 2023 draft and is listed by NBA sources as an NBA guard with league experience.
Amari Bailey UCLA?
At UCLA, Bailey appeared in 30 games, started 28, and averaged 11.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.

References

  1. NBA.com — https://www.nba.com/player/1641735/amari-bailey
    Supports: Current player profile, physical measurements, birthdate, draft position, college, and season averages.
  2. UCLA Bruins — https://www.uclabruins.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/amari-bailey/11347
    Supports: College career details, games played, starts, season averages, and draft selection.
  3. NBA G League — https://gleague.nba.com/player/1641735/amari-bailey
    Supports: G League roster listing, position, height, draft info, and G League statistics.
  4. NBA G League Stats — https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1641735/
    Supports: G League statistical summary and player bio fields.
  5. TeamRankings — https://www.teamrankings.com/nba/player/amari-bailey/stats
    Supports: NBA regular-season statistical totals and per-game averages.