Rutgers star Ace Bailey isn't the best player in the 2025 NBA Draft. That distinction would go to Duke's Cooper Flagg — the projected No. 1 overall pick in next month's draft. Bailey isn't even the best draft prospect from his own college team.

Rutgers forward Ace Bailey is reportedly seen "as more of a project" by NBA personnel than Baylor wing VJ Edgecombe, per Sam Vecenie of The Athletic.

Bailey averaged 17.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in his sole NCAA season. While his Combine height results (6'7" barefoot) have disappointed interested teams, his ceiling as a potential modern version of Tracy McGrady with his lanky frame and scoring ability will be too attractive to pass up on.