Rutgers star Ace Bailey shared multiple posts on his Instagram page on Thursday, sharing the words “proclaimed” and her photo in big, bold letters. According to ESPN Reportthat’s exactly what the freshman security guards did and declare themselves for the 2025 NBA Draft.
Bailey, who was selected for the Big Ten all-freshman team and third-team All-Big Ten, is projected to be the third-highest in the upcoming draft in the draft behind Duke’s Cooper Flag and Rutgers teammate Dylan Harper.
Bailey averaged 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game, averaging 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.3 blocks for the Scarlet Knights team, finishing 15-17 last season.
Not 19 until August, and one of the youngest prospects in the draft, the 6-foot-10 Bailey, who was one of the draft’s youngest prospects, showed a very positive and extraordinary shotmaking.
He made 47 three-pointers in Rutgers’ 30 games and broke over 30 points in the game while playing the Big Ten.
The scouts also highlight Bailey’s aggressive approach and high-intensity defense as a skill that matches his score.
The NBA Draft Combine will take place in Chicago May 11-18, and the draft will take place at Barclays Center June 25-26.
