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.

Ace Bailey is one of the best players in the NBA Draft because of his size and athleticism. He is 6'10” but can move up and down the floor with ease. He is also a terrific shooter, and that has all come from practice.