2025 NBA Draft scouting report: Ace Bailey, F, Rutgers

Rutgers' Ace Bailey is a projected top-5 pick. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Summary: Bailey is a ridiculous shot-making machine, capable of splashing contested jumpers from every spot on the floor with the swagger of a throwback bucket-getter. But his shooting consistency, plus his raw edges as a shot creator and defender, need sanding down to turn him into a full-on star.

Comparisons: Rudy Gay, Michael Porter Jr.

Strengths

Pull-up shooting: Bailey can drain jumpers off the dribble from anywhere against any type of defense. He can hit leaners going toward his right or left, fadeaways after stopping on a dime, and turnarounds from the post. He has an irrational…