The Utah Jazz selected Rutgers wing Ace Bailey with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, despite his refusal to work out for the team and indications from his camp that he preferred the Washington Wizards. Jazz president Austin Ainge praised Bailey’s scoring abilities, while agent Omar Cooper defended his client’s pre-draft strategy as standard practice, noting extensive team interviews and a Chicago workout attended by all franchises.
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