Rutgers star Ace Bailey is declaring for this year’s NBA draft, he told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony.
Bailey, a projected top-3 pick, trailed only Duke phenom Cooper Flagg on the ESPN 100 for 2024. He’s the highest-ranked recruit ever to commit to the Scarlet Knights.
Bailey showcased his shotmaking and defensive potential during his lone college season, averaging 17.6 points, 7.2 boards, 1.3 blocks, and one steal across 30 appearances.