Winter 2011-2012 Men's Basketball Roster
B.J. Bailey
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Mays Landing, N.J.
- High School:
- Boston University/Holy Spirit
- Major:
- Psychology
2011-12 B.J. Bailey Photo Gallery
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh for many reasons, the most important reason being the family-like feel of LU.”
ON COACH REED: “Dr. Reed has certainly been one of the most influential individuals in my life the past few years. I truly appreciate Dr. Reed’s support and active role in my transition of becoming a positive, loving man.”
AS A SOPHOMORE (2011-12): Impressed in his first season with the Mountain Hawks, especially down the stretch … Played in 22 games, averaging 2.9 points and 1.7 rebounds per game while serving as a strong defensive presence … Scored 50 of his 64 points over his final seven games (7.1 per game), including two double-digit scoring efforts … Shot 48 percent from three-point range (12-of-25) … Had four points and four rebounds in the NCAA Tournament against 10th-seeded Xavier (3/18) … Posted six points, two rebounds, two assists and two blocks in Patriot League Championship Game at Bucknell (3/7). That came in a career-high 29 minutes played … Finished with 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Colgate (2/29). Then had eight in the semis vs. American (3/3) … Recorded four points and a career-high seven rebounds at Army (2/25) … Scored career-high 11 points at Navy (2/22), 3-of-3 from three-point range … Seven points on 3-of-5 shooting vs. Lafayette (2/18) … Scored three points while adding three rebounds, a block and steal as part of huge win at Bucknell (2/16) … Played season-high 20 minutes, posting three points and two assists against Colgate (2/11) … Saw first Patriot League action, late in the first half vs. Bucknell (1/18). Also saw league action against Navy (1/26), Army (1/29) and Holy Cross (2/4) … Played seven minutes, scoring two points against Maryland Eastern Shore (1/3) … Got in late at Bryant (12/31), recording his first-career block … Scored two points against Arcadia (12/12) … Finished with a rebound and assist vs. Saint Francis (12/7) … Played key first-half minutes in home-opening win vs. Quinnipiac (11/28) … Played in second game of the season, scoring two points in rout of Eastern Kentucky (11/20) … Made Lehigh debut against William & Mary (11/18).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Boston University transfer who played six games in 2009-10, starting once ... Highlight was a career-high 10-point effort in 24 minutes against UConn ... Averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game overall ... Was a standout at Holy Spirit, averaging 17.6 points per game senior year to lead his squad to the South Jersey Finals ... Served as team captain junior and senior seasons ... Helped lead Holy Spirit to a 93-18 record over his four-year high school career ... Was a McDonald’s All-America nominee and Atlantic City Press Player of the Year honoree his senior season ... Led team to the Cape Atlantic League Championship three times ... Played alongside future college players: Dennis Horner (N.C .State), Ryan Brooks (Rhode Island), Cliff Spiller (Wagner) and Brian Crilley (Quinnipiac) ... Played for Team New Jersey Elite, the New Jersey Shore Shots and South Jersey Select ... Participated in the RBK Underclassmen All-American Camp.
|
Season
|
GP-GS
|
MIN-AVG
|
FG-FGA
|
FG%
|
3FG-3FGA
|
3FG%
|
FT-FTA
|
FT%
|
REB
|
AVG
|
ASST
|
TO
|
BLK
|
STL
|
PTS
|
PPG
|
|
2009-10 (BU)
|
6-1
|
96-16.0
|
6-19
|
.316
|
1-5
|
.200
|
10-12
|
.833
|
13
|
2.2
|
4
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
23
|
3.8
|
|
2011-12
|
22-0
|
259-11.8
|
23-48
|
.479
|
12-25
|
.480
|
6-11
|
.545
|
37
|
1.7
|
13
|
14
|
8
|
6
|
64
|
2.9
|
|
Total
|
28-1
|
355-12.7
|
29-67
|
.433
|
13-30
|
.433
|
16-23
|
.696
|
50
|
1.8
|
17
|
17
|
8
|
7
|
87
|
3.1
|
Major & Why: Psychology; I am fascinated with people and what makes them different. I am interested in the differences in personality among individuals and most of all, how the brain works so efficiently.
Favorite Food: Porterhouse steak
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Musical Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Favorite Movie: Seven Pounds and The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons (It’s a tie)
Favorite TV Show: Suits
Favorite Website: Google
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Melissa Stark
Favorite Pro Team: New York Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Carlos Ruiz
Hobbies: Yoga
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: GQ
Place I'd Like To Visit: New Zealand
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was the only number left
If I Didn't Play Basketball, I Would Play: Bossaball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Probably live a boring life. No, I would donate a lot of money to various charities and invest a great portion to finding cures for cancer and sexually transmitted diseases.
