Virginia Tech’s 2027 class got a major boost with the commitment of guard Jazman Bailey, a Texas native who announced her decision on social media.
Bailey, a point guard, is already a decorated international player for USA Basketball. She was part of the U17 team that won the 2026 FIBA U17 World Cup, and the year before she helped the U16 squad capture the 2025 FIBA U16 AmeriCup.
The recruiting services have been high on her, too. ESPN gave Bailey a four-star rating and a scout’s grade of 94.
Rivals listed her with a 96 overall rating, pegged her as the No. 33 player in the class, the No. 4 point guard and the No. 2 player in Texas. The Rivals Industry rankings had her a bit lower, placing her at No. 45 in the 2027 class, No. 8 among point guards and No. 5 in the state.
Pack WBB described Bailey as a guard who "stands out with explosive end-to-end speed," and pointed to her transition game, scoring versatility, playmaking, vision, ball-handling and efficiency as strengths.
"She has quick-twitch athleticism, excellent body control and the ability to play with extreme confidence at a high pace," the article said. "At 5'9", she plays with a lower center of gravity that helps her get downhill and absorb contact."
ESPN’s evaluation was similarly upbeat, calling her a prospect who can "log minutes as a lead guard" and a player who "brings a much-needed connective energy to the floor."
Virginia Tech beat out a long list of Power Four competition for Bailey’s pledge. Her offer list, as shown on her Instagram, included Alabama, Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Georgia Tech, Houston, Illinois, Louisville, Mississippi State, North Carolina, NC State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Penn State, Pitt, Rutgers, SMU, Syracuse, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, UCF, UCLA, Vanderbilt, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Bailey becomes the third ranked recruit in Virginia Tech’s 2027 class, joining guards Dani Robinson and Lillie Graves. Robinson is listed at 5-10, while Graves is 6-0.
With Graves’ commitment, Virginia Tech now has 13 players eligible for the 2027-28 season. That leaves the Hokies two under the maximum roster limit of 15, assuming there are no transfers or decommitments.
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