NBA Mock Draft: Rutgers' Ace Bailey May Slip in NBA Draft Lottery, Could He Slip to the Chicago Bulls?
- The 2025 NBA Draft will take place on June 25 at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, featuring Rutgers forward Ace Bailey who may slip down the draft board.
- Bailey's draft stock is sliding partly due to his unorthodox pre-draft process, including declining several workouts and delayed engagement with teams.
- Bailey measured 6-foot-7.5 without shoes at the combine, shorter than his listed 6-foot-10 height, and needs to improve his shooting and add bulk.
- Bailey's 3-point shooting is below average, hitting 29.2% on limited attempts, while his camp asserts belief in his top-3 potential and hopes for trade ups.
- Bailey's uncertain draft range and perceived lack of preparation could cause him to fall further, possibly benefiting teams seeking a versatile forward later in the lottery.
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NBA mock draft: Rutgers' Ace Bailey may slip in NBA draft lottery, could he slip to the Chicago Bulls?
Ace Bailey has been pegged as a can't-miss prospect, but he's been slipping further down the lottery. Could the Bulls land him? Here's where he lands in the AP's latest mock draft.


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