The five-star phenom gave these long-suffering fans what they came to see.

After sitting out the team’s first two games due to injury, Rutgers forward Ace Bailey was finally able to make his collegiate debut on Friday.The projected No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, many have waited for Bailey’s debut with bated breath,

Ace Bailey will make his highly anticipated Rutgers debut on Friday night. The five-star freshman was not listed on the pregame availability report submitted to the Big Ten, meaning he will be available for the Scarlet Knights when they host Monmouth at Jersey Mike’s Arena.

PISCATAWAY – The much-anticipated debut of Rutgers basketball freshman Ace Bailey appears to be on track for tonight. The 6-foot-10 wing, who is a lock be a top-five pick in June’s NBA Draft, is expected to play against Monmouth, according to Rivals.com.

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

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.

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.

Highly touted freshman guard Ace Bailey will miss the season opener for No. 25 Rutgers after sustaining an undisclosed injury in practice on Monday.

When will Rutgers basketball Ace Bailey make debut? The freshman has yet to play through 2 games for the Scarlet Knights due to injury. The latest: