How did the Utah Jazz do? The first round of the 2025 NBA draft was Wednesday night and the Jazz made two selections: Ace Bailey with the No. 5 pick. Walker Clayton with the No. 18 pick. The Jazz are three years (going on four) into a teardown-turned-rebuild and in desperate need of young players with star potential.

Rutgers star Ace Bailey had "no idea" he was on the Utah Jazz's radar prior to the team picking him fifth overall in the 2025 NBA draft.

Rutgers' Ace Bailey spoke to the media after being drafted No. 5 overall by the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Here's what he said.