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.

Going into the NBA Draft, ex- Rutgers star Ace Bailey’s camp made it clear that he had preferred destinations. Those reportedly included the New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards.

The Utah Jazz turned in the first surprise of the 2025 NBA Draft by selecting Ace Bailey with the fifth-overall pick. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward was widely regarded as the No. 3 prospect heading into the draft.