Bailey’s camp states they “feel confident going into the draft process,” which most NBA teams interpret as meaning he has received assurances of being selected by a team considered more advantageous to Bailey in the long term, considering factors such as geography, minutes, role, opportunity and development.

The idea that Ace Bailey may slide in the 2025 NBA Draft would've sounded ridiculous just a month or two ago. As a Rutgers freshman, Bailey averaged 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists with 1.3 blocks and 1.

Bailey sidestepped questions Tuesday about skipping a workout with the Sixers. League sources said the Washington Wizards want to select him with the sixth pick.