One of the most intriguing storylines at the 2025 NBA Draft concerned Rutgers star Ace Bailey, who followed a non-traditional path to the pros when he refused to work out for any teams prior to the draft.

Ace Bailey's representatives informed a team drafting inside the top five that they didn't want that team to select the Rutgers wing and that he wouldn't report if it did, sources told ESPN.

Former Rutgers star reportedly targeted three other teams in the draft, but an ESPN analyst says Utah made the right call.