Ace Bailey

Updated on 6/26/25.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-9
Weight: 205
College: Rutgers
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 8/13/2006

2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 4
Projected Draft Range: Top 5
2025 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 5 by the Utah Jazz

Pros:

Good scorer off the dribble
Solid shooter
Can post up smaller players
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate playmaker for his size
Good rebounder
Solid defender
Gifted athlete

Cons:

Inconsistent long-range shooter
Prone to hoisting up questionable shots
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Can tend to over-dribble, which can lead to turnovers
Can be undisciplined defensively

Summary:

Ace Bailey is a very athletic, energetic swingman that starred at Rutgers this past season. He is a gifted athlete that can make high-motor plays on both ends of the floor, and he also can handle the basketball. He’s a smooth scorer whose versatility, skill set, and upside could enable him to be a top 5 pick in the 2025 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Tankathon Profile
Wikipedia Page

Games Scouted:
4/2/24 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game
4/13/24 2024 Nike Hoop Summit
10/17/24 Rutgers vs. St. John’s
11/27/24 Rutgers vs. Alabama
1/6/25 Rutgers vs. Wisconsin
2/5/25 Rutgers vs. Illinois

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