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Rutgers’ Ace Bailey reshares Mason McMillan’s masterclass as McEachern player steals the show with 6 3-pointers

Modified Dec 10, 2024 15:23 GMT

Rutgers guard Ace Bailey was impressed with McEachern High School (Powder Springs, Georgia) standout Mason McMillan's performance against Kell. The point guard is in his junior season and displayed a stellar performance on Saturday to help his school to three back-to-back victories in the Tournament of Champions Holiday Hoopfest at Wheeler High School.

McMillan scored 23 points in a dominating 84-59 win and converted six 3-pointers to earn the MVP award. The highlights of the game were posted by "NGS Hoops," which was later reshared by Bailey on Monday.

Rutgers’ Ace Bailey reshares Mason McMillan’s masterclass as McEachern player steals the show with 6 3-pointers

Watch the highlight reel below:

The game featured two more players who scored in double digits as Chase Lumpkin recorded 16 points while Jayden Bynes had 11 against Kell, ending the school's 33-game winning streak. McEachern now has a 6-1 record this season.

McMillan belongs to the Class of 2026 and has averaged 22.8 points per game in 25 matchups in his two seasons at McEachern. In his freshman season in 2022-23, the 6-foot guard played 18 games and averaged 10.4 ppg, while in the 2023-24 season, he played seven matchups, averaging 12.4 ppg. McEachern will now face South Cobb on Tuesday.

How good was Ace Bailey in high school?

Ace Bailey, who belonged to the Class of 2024, also played for McEachern High School. He was ranked No. 2 nationally in the small forward position and No. 1 in Georgia. During his senior year, he won the Gatorade Player of the Year award after averaging 33.4 points, 15.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.9 blocks.

Bailey earned some praise from Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell for his versatility:

"Ace Bailey may be the most versatile wing player in the country," Pikiell said (timestamp 1:00). "What he does is pass the ball. He's an elite 6-foot-10 passer, really sees the floor and can make plays. But he's an emergency defensive guy, and can really block shots from the weak side. .. He makes guys around him better, which I think the great ones do."

Ace Bailey also led his high school team to a 26-6 record and the Class A title. Furthermore, as a part of the GHSA Boys Basketball Committee's all-state first team and a McDonald's All-American, Bailey played for the USA Men's U17 squad. He also participated in the Nike Hoop Summit and the Jordan Brand Classic.

In the Class of 2025, Rutgers has signed Chris Nwuli, Gevonte Ware, Lino Mark and Kaden Powers so far.