Open Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- In the first surprise of the 2025 NBA draft, the Utah Jazz took a swing on drafting Rutgers forward Ace Bailey, one of the biggest talents -- and mysteries -- in this year's class. 5 pick, Utah president of basketball operations Austin Ainge told ESPN, "We really like him as a player and a fit in our program." Utah also was not among his preferred destinations, a source told ESPN's Jonathan Givony in the lead-up to the NBA draft. The Jazz also landed Florida star Walter Clayton Jr., who was taken by the Washington Wizards with the No. Bailey's predraft strategy had been a major source of intrigue in the days leading up to the draft.