College Basketball

Rutgers Star Ace Bailey Declares for the 2025 NBA Draft

Mike Lipinski photo
By
Mike Lipinski
Author photo
Mike Lipinski Sports Editor

Mike Lipinski has been covering Philadelphia sports since 2005. Previous stops include Section 247 Sports, My MMA News, and more. He has been a part of the Sports Talk Philly team since 2019. He is the editor of Philadelphia Phillies content, co-editor for college football covering mainly the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, and dabbles in all other sports. Follow him on social media channels -Twitter & Threads- @TheMikeLipinski

All posts by Mike Lipinski
Sports Editor

Published23 Apr 2025

Disclosure
We sometimes use affiliate links in our content, when clicking on those we might receive a commission – at no extra cost to you. By using this website you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy.
USATSI_25655214 (1)

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are losing another one of their stars to the 2025 NBA Draft. Freshman standout Ace Bailey has declared his intentions to enter the NBA Draft after one season on the Banks. He joins fellow freshman standout Dylan Harper as a potential top 3 pick.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Bleacher Report Hoops (@br_hoops)

Bailey, along with Harper, joined the Scarlet Knights for the 2024-25 season. And while the season as a whole was a disappointment, it was a personal success for Bailey. The Powder Spring, GA native averaged 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game while shooting nearly 46% from the field. Bailey had a career high 39-points in Rutgers 84-74 loss at Indiana. The former five-star recruit led the Scarlet Knights in both rebounds and blocks per game.

He was named to the 2024-25 Big Ten All-Freshman team and was selected third-team All-Big Ten.