US EditionNBA Mock Draft: Rutgers' Ace Bailey May Slip in NBA Draft Lottery, Could He Slip to the Chicago Bulls?
PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY, JUN 17 – Ace Bailey canceled his workout with the Philadelphia 76ers amid concerns about his preparation and focus, causing his draft stock to slip despite his top-three talent status.
- The 2025 NBA Draft will begin on June 25 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where Rutgers forward Ace Bailey is a prominent but polarizing prospect.
- Bailey's draft stock has slipped due to his refusal to conduct workouts with several teams and concerns about his interview preparation and focus.
- Bailey was measured at 6-foot-7.5 barefoot during the recent NBA Draft Combine, shorter than his listed height, and he needs to work on his shooting and build more strength.
- ESPN draft analyst Jonathan Givony said Bailey "should drop 3 or 4" spots due to negative feedback on his preparation and on-court polish.
- Although Bailey's camp believes he is a top-three player and expects a trade-up, his slipping stock suggests some teams may hesitate to draft him high.
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