US EditionChattanooga Native Ace Bailey Taken Fifth Overall in NBA Draft by Jazz | Chattanooga Times Free Press
- Ace Bailey, an 18-year-old 6-foot-8 forward from Rutgers, was selected fifth overall in the 2025 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz.
- Bailey, who tried to steer himself toward Washington, New Orleans, or Brooklyn, skipped workouts with top teams and did not expect to be drafted by Utah.
- Despite Bailey’s reluctance and limited knowledge of Utah, the Jazz plan to keep him, seeing him as a future NBA All-Star with strong scoring and rim protection.
- During his freshman year at Rutgers, Bailey posted averages of 17.6 points, 7.2 boards, along with 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks each game, and he expressed a mix of emotions following the draft.
- Utah finished the previous season with a 17-65 record, providing Bailey an opportunity for immediate playing time and a chance to prove himself as a young leader.
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Ace Bailey Looked So Upset After Getting Drafted By Team He Refused To Work Out For
Ace Bailey is drafted by the Utah Jazz Ace Bailey was selected with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night by the Utah Jazz. It was a landing spot he did not foresee coming. The Rutgers star declined an invite to workout with the Jazz prior to the selection process. He didn’t look happy upon hearing his name called. ace bailey looks like hes about to cry after being drafted by the jazz pic.twitter.com/SOi79mBVXK — Wizar…
Shaquille O’Neal’s Reaction to Ace Bailey’s Bizarre Choices Surfaces Before Facing Rejection
If Cooper Flagg was the unanimous pick for the number 1 pick, then reports certainly had Ace Bailey being the most controversial one. After all, he denied taking any visits, making him the only U.S.-based prospect doing this. Many reporters and former players criticized the decision in order to choose his own destiny. Apparently, it’s the ‘Ace’ way of doing things, which Shaquille O’Neal got to know during the negotiations for Reebok. While asse…
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