2025 NBA Draft- Ace Bailey hasn’t reported to the Utah Jazz after being drafted as overall number 5

After being selected as number 5 during the first phase of the 2025 NBA draft, Ace Bailey has become a hot topic of discussion. The young basketball star has diverted attention for his out-of-the-box approach towards his new team Utah Jazz.

According to multiple media outlets, Ace Bailey hasn’t reported to the Utah Jazz after being drafted as number 5 to the team. The speculation around his slow move towards the Utah Jazz has left his fans and NBA analysts confused. He has become a topic of discussion on social media, and his commitment towards his new team has come under scrutiny.

Everything you need to know about Ace Bailey and the Utah Jazz post 2025 NBA draft scenes

Ace Bailey has diverted the media attention for all the wrong reasons. According to recent reports, the young and athletic basketball star has not reported to the Utah Jazz after being drafted.

This particular development comes into play after Ace Bailey refused to work out with individual teams ahead of the 2025 NBA draft. https://x.com/ESPNNBA/status/1938681810512158735Just before the NBA draft, it was reported that Ace Bailey’s preferred landing spots did not include the Utah Jazz. Despite being selected by the Utah Jazz with the No.5 overall pick, Bailey’s representatives made it clear that a few teams are out of his preference list. After cancelling a meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers prior to the 2025 NBA draft, Ace Bailry went on to give a neutral stance on his approach. He said- "I can control what I control.

How they feel [is] how they feel."The situation has only become more unclear since then. After Day 2 of the 2025 NBA Draft, Omar Cooper, the manager of former Rutgers star Bailey, declined to comment when questioned about his future with Utah. However, if Ace Bailey opts not to report to Utah Jazz, he would be ineligible to play in the NBA for the 2025 season. Reportedly, he can play overseas but cannot return to college basketball. Also Read: “Actually Surprised”- Fans react to Rutgers star Ace Bailey joining Utah Jazz after snubbing popular NBA teams