Rutgers, Ace Bailey and NBA
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In his lone year at Rutgers, Bailey averaged 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks a game, shooting 46% from the field and 34.6% from three. If all goes right for him, his scoring abilities as a wing could lead to a career much like Tatum's or Durant's.
In the latest 2025 NBA mock draft, the Philadelphia 76ers select Rutgers star Ace Bailey with the No. 5 overall pick.
With the NBA draft lottery firmly in the rearview mirror, mock drafts can now at least be accurate to the order. Most mocks didn't bother simulating a lottery b