The former Rutgers standout has fallen in several NBA mock drafts, but Ace Bailey still remains confident he'll be taken early in the 2025 NBA Draft.

The Kings' own first-rounder, which landed at No. 13, was sent to the Atlanta Hawks as part of the 2022 trade for Kevin Huerter (who was sent to Chicago in February as part of Sacramento's trade for LaVine). Should Sacramento fail to broker a trade, it would only have the 42nd pick in this draft.

Ace Bailey Avoids 76ers Question Before NBA Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A new wave of elite basketball talent is about to find its NBA homes as the 2025 NBA Draft tips off Wednesday night. One of the more intriguing names entering the draft is Ace Bailey, whose pre-draft decisions have sparked debate across the league.