Ace Bailey is one of the names to watch in the upcoming NBA draft, but the Rutgers star has reportedly taken an interesting approach to the pre-draft process.

Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell, whose team failed to make the NCAA Tournament despite having both Bailey and projected No. 2 pick Dylan Harper, raved about Bailey during an exclusive interview in April with NJ Advance Media.

Ace Bailey, 18, Becomes NBA Draft Talking Point Amid ‘Immaturity’ Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 NBA Draft is just a week away, and the draft board is beginning to fall into place behind the certain No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg.