Player Breakdown: Carter Bailey
Carter Bailey Carter Bailey 5'11" | PG Wallace | 2021 State ID is a 5’11″ point guard from the class of 2021. Last season, Bailey was a key contributor for Wallace High School and he did an excellent job of…
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Continue ReadingCarter Bailey Carter Bailey 5'11" | PG Wallace | 2021 State ID is a 5’11″ point guard from the class of 2021. Last season, Bailey was a key contributor for Wallace High School and he did an excellent job of passing, shooting, and providing all around leadership for his team. In the upcoming season, Carter will look to lead the Miners to a run at their district championship and the opportunity to compete at the state tournament. Continue reading for a breakdown of Carter’s skills and abilities on both ends of the floor ahead of the 2020-21 season.
Defense: Bailey is a solid defender for the Miners. He plays with a lot of energy and always manages to have his hands in the passing lanes. He reads the offense well and is in the right place at the right time on each possession. Against other guards, Bailey does an excellent job of applying ball pressure and forcing weaker ball handlers to cough up the ball when they are dribbling. He has excellent lateral reaction times which allow him to keep his man in front. Against bigs in the post, Carter is crafty and uses all of his tricks to make a shot difficult down low. He attempts to front on some possession and plays behind on other possessions if he thinks there is a way to force the post into a tough shot. He is incredibly smart and has a high basketball IQ. As a rebounder, Carter crashes the boards occasionally to start the fast break for his teammates.
Offense: Carter is one of the best pass-first point guards in the state. He is always looking for ways to get his teammates open looks and he constantly attempts to find ways for others to score. Out of pick and rolls, he makes great reads and has a killer pocket pass that he can throw at will. His passes are always on time and on target and he adds up a lot of assists as a result of this. Bailey only looks for his own shot when nobody else is open. He is a knockdown shooter from deep and he can shoot from anywhere on the court. At the rim, he finishes well with both hands.
Overall: Altogether, Carter is a great point guard for the Wallace Miners. He is a tough defender that makes great reads. On offense, he is a pass-first point guard with a high basketball IQ. Bailey would make an excellent point guard at the next level.