The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have had a rough season despite having two top-five prospects on the roster. Likewise, Rutgers forward Ace Bailey had an up and down season which reveals both his strengths and his concerning weaknesses.

The Philadelphia 76ers were rewarded for their disappointing 24-58 record this past year, landing the No. 3 pick in the

Bailey is generally viewed as the third-best prospect available in a loaded 2025 NBA draft, but might be a longer-term project whose developmental timeline does not align with the win-now Sixers.