It has not been confirmed or denied that Utah was that team. On Friday, ESPN's Brian Windhorst said on Get Up that the Jazz will "not budge" if pressured by Bailey's camp and that he will begin his career with the team.

Mashack is one of the most versatile defenders in this draft class and is a heck of a way to send off the 2025 NBA Draft cycle. He hit above 35% on 3s the last two seasons at Tennessee and has a chance to grow into a 3-and-D player in the NBA because of his ability to guard up and down the lineup. Grade: B+

ESPN reported that Ace Bailey allegedly told a team in the top five not to draft him despite being picked by the Jazz with the fifth pick.