The Ace Bailey saga has continued afterthe 2025 NBA Draft.Leading up to the big night, Bailey received criticism for his predraft process. He did not work out for any team and there were talks of preferred destinations for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward.

Ex- Rutgers star Ace Bailey hasn’t reported to his new team, the Utah Jazz, as of Friday morning. Bailey was chosen by the Jazz with the No. 5 pick in Wednesday’s NBA Draft though it was not his “preferred destination.”

Will Utah Jazz draft pick Ace Bailey be there when the Salt Lake City Summer League begins? While a new ESPN report raises more questions, Jazz officials remain confident in their selection.