Whether Eric Dailey Jr. was winning gold at the FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup, dominating the grueling Nike EYBL with the Georgia Stars or helping IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) pursue multiple GEICO Nationals titles, he’s proven to be one of the most consistent prospects in the country.
Still, when the time came to pick a college this spring, Dailey opted to complete a post-grad year at IMG to fine-tune his skills and body.
“I just want to get better in every way,” Dailey says. “Plus, I understand the transfer portal. If I’m a coach, I’m gonna take a guy that’s been in college producing already who’s 21 or 22 (years old) over taking a freshman.