Bailey was designated as “day-to-day” after suffering an injury in practice last Monday. He missed his team’s season-opening win over Wagner on Wednesday. Head coach Steve Pikiell said the decision was made as a “precaution” and he is “not anticipating this to be a long journey.”

Highly touted Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey will miss the Scarlet Knights' season opener against Wagner on Wednesday night after suffering an unspecified injury in practice Monday, the program announced.

Rutgers basketball freshman standout Ace Bailey is set to miss the season opener against Wagner due to an undisclosed injury.

The debut of Rutgers basketball phenom Ace Bailey will have to wait. The five-star freshman was ruled out of Wednesday night’s season opener at home against Wagner with an injury — a surprise development announced several hours before tip-off.

Rutgers fans will have to wait a bit longer before they get to see star freshman Ace Bailey in action. The Scarlet Knights announced on Wednesday that

The storylines in the first week of the college basketball season have primarily centered around this electric freshman class, but one of the biggest names has yet to set foot on the court. Ace Bailey,

The Rutgers Basketball availability report is out on Monday ahead of the Scarlet Knights matchup vs. St. Peter’s. For those hoping to see Ace Bailey make his debut, they will have to wait a little longer.