NBA Draft frontrunner Ace Bailey calls off Philadelphia 76ers meeting; Despite this, he's yet to engage with any NBA clubs, according to sources.
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Ace Bailey's Crazy Strategy Leaves NBA Scrambling
Nick Wright and Colin Cowherd break down the bizarre situation surrounding Rutgers' Ace Bailey, who's refusing to meet with NBA squads ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft.
With many believing Bailey to be a top-three pick, his sudden reluctance to engage in the customary pre-draft process has left the league in a state of confusion. 🤨
Bailey's camp has allegedly turned down invitations from all top-10 teams, making him the sole US-based prospect that hasn't met with a single team aside from the NBA Draft Combine. 🙅♂️
Philadelphia, owners of the No. 3 pick, was even scheduled for a dinner and private workout with Bailey, but the prospect mysteriously pulled out - all according to ESPN. 🚫
So, why the heck is Bailey giving the NBA the cold shoulder?
The enigmatic athlete, Ace Bailey, has perplexed the NBA by showing a reluctance to engage with draft teams, despite being predicted as a top-three pick. Interestingly, Bailey has declined invitations from all top-10 teams, making him the only US-based prospect who hasn't interacted with any team apart from the NBA Draft Combine, and this has left the league in a state of bafflement, especially as the basketball season continues to unfold.
