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Take a Hard Look at: 2026 Ian Bailey (Team Vision)

Player: Ian BaileyClass: 2026School: Asheville ChristianAAU: Team Vision 2026 Ian Bailey is one that we have highlighted time after time before, and he continues to be a player of so much interest with his game on the court.  We had a chance to really watch more of his game and how it has been evolving, and we are here to say that D1 programs should be looking hard his way in the coming...

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High IQ, Smooth Operator: 2026 Ian Bailey (Asheville Christian)

Player: Ian BaileyClass: 2026School: Asheville Christian Asheville Christian is a very interesting program that has produced some strong talent in the past, and it seems that that talent line should only continue with a very interesting young guard in 2026 Ian Bailey. We had another opportunity to watch Bailey operate and be a playmaker on the court, and it is clear that this young prospect...

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Standouts from Phenom Freedom 828 Showcase

2026 Michael Phillips (Grace Christian): We continue to say that this is a young man who has a lot of potential and he gave you those flashes at the event, displaying his confidence from behind the arc, his fluid high release at 6

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2026 Ian Bailey

Phenom Hoops introduced to you a while back about 2026 Ian Bailey and said that he could be a player of big interest in the coming years from what we saw. His game really translates well and he continues to show the flashes that could make him a high priority for schools in the coming years. But recently, he announced that he had received his first offer from Western Carolina. We spoke to him...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 at Champion Showcase (Part 2)

2024 Miles Beard (Team Charlotte): Beard continues to show that he can be an effective weapon on the court, as he continues to expand more of his offensive game and show that he can not only be a physical scoring guard but also step out and be that perimeter presence. He did just that on Day 1, as he continues to be a strong scoring option for his team. 2024 Javier Ortiz (Wildcats Elite): You...

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NCISAA Sideline Report: Learn the Names (Class of 2026) (Part 1)

Michael Phillips 2026 Ian Bailey (Asheville Christian): It is good to see others are starting to see what we saw with Bailey a while back (Article), and that trend should only continue as he continues to develop. Bailey is a young prospect that plays with tremendous poise, feel, and understanding. He plays at his pace, makes smart decisions, has the ability to score from multiple levels, is a...

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Ian Bailey Turns Heads at NCISAA Live Period

This past weekend, Phenom Hoops traveled out to various different locations for the June Live Period. Between the talent in Advance and Greensboro, there was plenty of buzz about the NCHSAA and NCISAA competition throughout the weekend. Although the public-school event was at capacity for most of the weekend, Greensboro Day School (as expected) hosted an extremely entertaining three-day slate of...

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Brother Duo looking to have a BIG season at Asheville Christian

Asheville Christian is looking to bounce back in a big way this upcoming season, and though this is a group that brings a team mentality, it was clear that the brother duo of 2024 Brendan Bailey and 2026 Ian Bailey will be two of the clear leaders. Both Brendan and Ian have been known names for the program, but watching these two in action this summer, you can see that they have only elevated...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Phenom March Madness (Day 2, Part 1)

2027 Eian Bailey (Team EAT): Bailey had an excellent start to the day for Team Eat, as he was an absolute force in leading the charge. When you walk about his game, you can help but see how physical he can be and the motor that he plays with. Time after time, he was able to outwork his opponents down around the basket, finishing well, or being an effective presence on the boards. He is a name to...

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POB’s Eye Catchers from Day 1 from Summer Havoc Session 2 (Nation Ford, Part 2)

2026 Ian Bailey (Team Vision): Bailey is a young prospect that you will want to keep tabs on. He should be a valuable piece at Asheville Christian in the coming years but at the Summer Havoc, he really showed his polish feel and strong understanding of the game at an early age. He created well for himself, was able to penetrate and make plays, knocked down high-quality shots, and has a natural...

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