The biggest storyline coming into the 2025 NBA Draft was where Ace Bailey would get drafted. With Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper locks to go No. 1 and No. 2 respectively, all eyes were on the 76ers with the third pick after Bailey canceled a workout in Philly and was seemingly steering himself to the Wizards in the sixth pick.

Andrew Witlieb, the president of GSE Worldwide and one of Ace Bailey's representatives, said his client was "thrilled" to be selected by the Utah Jazz with the fifth overall pick in Wednesday night's NBA draft.