Ace Bailey's Arrival in Utah Revealed by Jazz in Videos, Photos After 2025 NBA Draft

Ace Bailey, the No. 5 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has officially arrived in Utah, with the Jazz showcasing his arrival in videos and photos across social media.

The 6'10" guard out of Rutgers appeared all smiles, despite earlier reports suggesting Utah was not his "preferred destination."

Bailey also reportedly informed one team picking in the top five of the draft that he "wouldn't report" if they selected him.

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that Bailey’s comments didn’t deter the Jazz, who had no plans to “budge” on selecting him with the No. 5 pick.

"They will absolutely not budge on this, and eventually, Ace Bailey is going to be a Utah Jazz," Windhorst said on ESPN's Get Up. "We'll just see how long it takes for him and his representation to figure that out."

Bailey played one season at Rutgers, averaging 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steal over 30 games, while shooting 46 percent from the field.