In the days leading up to the draft, reports suggested that Utah and Charlotte -- which held the No. 4 pick -- were not among Bailey's preferred destinations. The Washington Wizards at No. 5 were reported to be the team Bailey's camp had circled. When asked if he knew the Jazz were seriously interested, Bailey said he had "no idea."

Ace Bailey's decision to skip workouts with every NBA team ahead of the draft led to suspicions that he potentially had a promise from a team and was trying to steer his way to that organization.

The NBA now has not one but two new players from Rutgers University. The school is in full celebration mode after guard Dylan Harper was selected No. 2 overall by the San Antonio Spurs and forward Ace Bailey was taken three picks later by the Utah Jazz during the first round of the draft on Wednesday night.