Overview

• The Jazz drafted Rutgers forward Ace Bailey fifth overall despite his representatives warning at least one top-five team he would refuse to report.
• Bailey publicly favored joining Washington, New Orleans or Brooklyn and skipped workouts with teams he ranked lower on his list.
• Owner Ryan Smith and president Austin Ainge said extensive background checks affirmed Bailey’s talent and character matched the franchise’s vision.
• After the selection, Bailey said he can only control his own actions and expressed willingness to embrace Utah.
• He is set to make his first appearance for the Jazz in the Salt Lake City Summer League on July 5 before moving on to Las Vegas with the team.