NCAAB News: Analyst warns NBA teams about ‘overthinking’ things with Ace Bailey

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights entered the 2024 college basketball season with high hopes and expectations. They had two elite recruits in PG/SG Dylan Harper and SF Ace Bailey.

Unfortunately, they didn’t make the NCAA Tournament. However, as much as some could blame their best players, the star freshmen duo did all they could and more.

That’s why John Kubieck of NBA Analysis believes GMs shouldn’t nitpick or try to find gaps in Ace Bailey’s game. If anything, passing on him could cost them their job.

Passing on Ace Bailey could be a huge mistake, says analyst

“As a 6-foot-10 forward, Bailey has tools on both ends of the floor to thrive, and any general manager who overthinks the draft and passes on him will be remembered for that poor choice,” wrote Kubieck.

Ace Bailey of Rutgers

Bailey is somewhat polarizing, but his physical tools are mesmerizing, to say the least. While he’s not a perfect prospect and is a little raw, he has the potential to be an elite three-level scorer.

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It’s not every day that you have an opportunity to get a player who’s drawn comparisons to Kevin Durant, and as such, it doesn’t make sense to pass on him near the top of the draft.

Ernesto Cova is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, College Basketball, and international soccer. He rejoined Bolavip US as a collaborator after initially contributing to the platform since its inception in 2020, where he also served as a sub-editor in 2023. Ernesto specializes in daily sports news, producing 100% original content that includes trade rumors, player and team rankings, and more. He holds a BA in Psychology from Universidad Central de Venezuela and has completed postgraduate studies in Sports Psychology at APDA (Argentina). Before returning to Bolavip US, he contributed to Fadeaway World and The Cold Wire, with a primary focus on the NBA.