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Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / On the Banks / July 29
Rutgers Rebuild: Key Players to Watch for the 2025-26 Basketball Season 
Rutgers Basketball recruiting has picked up interesting players 3, 2, 1 — That’s how quick it felt the 2024-25 basketball season went for the Scarlet Knights.
Jazz Make Shocking Ace Bailey Decision After Summer League Debut
Ace Bailey's NBA career got off to a rocky start, and not just on the court. The Rutgers product turned plenty of heads when he declined to work out for multiple lottery teams, and his expression when the Utah Jazz drafted him said a thousand words.
Ace Bailey Shares Initial Thoughts Since Being With Utah Jazz
As the Utah Jazz wrapped up the motions of their 2025 NBA Draft just last week, the rookies have gotten to work quickly with summer league action sitting
The 'AP men's college basketball Players of the Year' quiz
How many of the men's college basketball players to be named the Associated Press' Player of the Year since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?
Utah Jazz Make Major Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr. Announcement
The Utah Jazz have made some big announcements surrounding their two new first-round picks, Ace Bailey and Walt Clayton Jr. According to a post from the Jazz, the team has officially signed both Bailey and Clayton Jr.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / June 30
'Just Blessed to be in This Position' – Utah Jazz Rookie Dismisses Talk About Him Not Wanting to Play for the Team
There was talk about Ace Bailey‘s willingness to play for the Utah Jazz. The former Rutgers star was drafted by the team with the No. 5 pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
Utah Jazz's Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr. Reveal Jersey Numbers
The three newest additions to the Utah Jazz have officially unveiled their jersey numbers. Perhaps the biggest that stands out of the bunch is Bailey's
Ace Bailey Responds to Rumors He Didn’t Want to Join Utah Jazz
Bailey, who seemingly had a reported list of preferred destinations ahead of his selection in this year's draft, didn't wind up in one of those rumored
Ace Bailey Could be Missing Piece for Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz have offered one of the more intriguing teams in the NBA over the last handful of seasons. In trading off stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert seasons ago, they bolstered their draft pick reserves, essentially planning to undergo a rebuild.
Ace Bailey Officially Arrives in Utah Ahead of Jazz Press Conference
Utah Jazz fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey has officially made his way to Salt Lake City ahead of his opening press conference. The Jazz posted a video of Bailey and his team touching down in Salt Lake City on Saturday, with the top pick wearing a Utah shirt and being greeted by his new head coach Will Hardy.
NBA News / The SportsRush / June 29
Dylan Harper Makes Big Promise to Spurs Fans in Rookie Introductory Press Conference
The 2025 NBA Draft class is ready to impose its will on the league. Plenty of talk has surrounded Cooper Flagg and even Ace Bailey. However, the second overall pick, Dylan Harper, is ready to turn heads with both his individual performance and the San Antonio Spurs’ team success in the 2025-26 season.
Former Utah Jazz Veteran Speaks Out on Ace Bailey Situation
In the days following the 2025 NBA Draft and the Utah Jazz's fifth-overall selection of Rutgers' Ace Bailey, it was a decision met with a ton of buzz surrounding the top prospect's potential desire to head to Utah after a pre-draft process involving rumored preferred destations, or a perceived lack of interest to head to Salt Lake City.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / The SportsRush / June 27
Pointing out agent Omar Cooper's lack of experience, Rachel Nichols condemns Ace Bailey's actions
Former ESPN journalist Rachel Nichols discussed the odd happenings around the draft selection and how it was handled.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 27
Five NBA first-round picks who will make an instant impact
Here are five first-rounders poised to make the biggest immediate impact in Year 1.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Hoops Rumors / June 27
Jazz expect Ace Bailey to report for Summer League camp
A Thursday report indicated that Ace Bailey‘s representatives advised at least one team with a top-five pick not to draft him. However, Jazz vice president of player development Avery Bradley didn’t sound concerned on Thursday night about the possibility that Utah is that team or that the No.
Ace Bailey’s Representative Sends Clear Message About Utah Jazz
Coming off a franchise-worst 65-loss season in 2024-25, the Utah Jazz needed star power to kick its rebuild into high gear. And the best player on Utah's board was a player who did not seem too outwardly thrilled about wearing the Jazz jersey.
Ace Bailey News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26
Ace Bailey threatened interested team before NBA Draft
We do not know if the Jazz were the team Bailey was trying to avoid, and we also cannot be sure how serious this threat was.
The 'No. 5 NBA draft picks' quiz
How many of the players selected with the fifth pick in the NBA Draft since the Lottery Era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24
Paul George calls out top NBA Draft prospect
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George had some sharp words for a top NBA Draft prospect who could still become his teammate.
Ace Bailey News / Yardbarker / June 23
Latest odds indicate polarizing prospect could slide during 2025 NBA Draft
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard, perhaps the most divisive prospect in the 2025 class, could be sliding down teams' boards before the first round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
College Basketball News / Hoops Wire / June 19
NBA Scout On Ace Bailey’s Decision To Skip Sixers Workout: ‘I Think He Got Some Bad Advice’
Top NBA draft prospect Ace Bailey skipped his workout with the Philadelphia 76ers, and there may be a good reason behind that. Namely, he must not want to play for them.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 20
Five teams that could unlock Ace Bailey’s star potential
With the top three teams looking elsewhere, Bailey cold on Utah and talent graveyards like Charlotte and Washington lurking, draft night is wide open for a bold move.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Yardbarker / June 19
Ace Bailey not doing himself any favors heading into NBA Draft
Ace Bailey has long been projected as a potential top-3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but his approach leading into the draft isn't helping his cause.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Yardbarker / June 24
Top prospect's predraft strategy may lead to slide
His unconventional approach to the predraft process might lead to the talented scorer sliding down the draft board.
College Basketball News / Hoops Wire / June 19
Top Prospect Ace Bailey Cancels Workout With Sixers
Former Rutgers standout Ace Bailey, considered one of the top prospects in this year’s NBA Draft, has canceled his lone scheduled pre-draft workout — with the Philadelphia 76ers, no less — according to a report from ESPN’s Jonathan Givony.
Top NBA Draft prospect keeps turning down workouts
A top NBA Draft prospect appears to be alienating some teams by repeatedly turning down workout opportunities.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 15
Poor lottery luck kills odds of Raptors adding difference-maker in 2025 draft
While they didn’t fall as far as teams like Utah or Washington, the Raptors were among the clubs to slide multiple spots in Monday’s draft lottery. They entered the night with the seventh-best odds, but will be picking ninth overall in this year’s draft.
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