Early life and high school career
Eric Dailey Jr. was born in 2004 in Columbia, South Carolina and raised in Bradenton, Florida. He grew up in a basketball-oriented family, with his mother, Shell Dailey, Shell, being a former national champion with the University of Texas women's basketball program and his father, Eric Sr., being a former professional basketball player. Dailey attended IMG Academy in Bradenton, where he developed his skills as a versatile forward. He was selected to play in the 2023 Nike Hoops Summit.Recruiting
On April 12, 2023, Dailey committed to play college basketball for Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball, Texas Tech over offers from Florida State Seminoles men's basketball, Florida State, Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball, Kansas and Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball, Kentucky, among others. Dailey pointed out his bond with OSU coach Mike Boynton as a crucial element when he made his commitment to Oklahoma State. Their connection was forged when they achieved gold as teammates for Team USA during the FIBA U18 Americas Championship in the summer of 2022.College career
On April 12, 2023, Dailey announced that he had committed to Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball, Oklahoma State. Dailey averaged 9.3 points and 4.8 rebounds while shooting 49.6% from the field in his freshman year. However, in a significant move, Dailey announced his commitment to transfer to UCLA Bruins men's basketball, UCLA in April.National team career
In 2019, Dailey helped the United States win its first gold medal at the FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Cup, FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He also won the 2021 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup dunk contest.Personal life
Dailey's father, Eric Sr., a 6-foot-6-inch (2.01 m) played college basketball for the TCU Horned Frogs men's basketball, TCU Horned Frogs and played professionally overseas for 10 years in Europe, Asia and South America. His mother, Shell Dailey, Shell, played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns women's basketball, Texas Longhorns and coached the WNBA's San Antonio Silver Stars from 2003 to 2004.References
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