Ace Bailey didn't expect to hear his name called by the Utah Jazz with the No. 5 overall pick on Wednesday night in Brooklyn. Leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft, reports suggested that neither Utah nor Charlotte -- which held the No.

Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey, who was the fifth pick in the NBA draft on Wednesday evening, has lofty goals for his first pro season.

Rutgers forward Ace Bailey said he had "no idea" the Jazz had interest in taking him with the No. 5 pick, and a source told ESPN that Utah was not among his preferred destinations.