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This year’s NBA Draft is full of talent at the top of the board. Duke forward Cooper Flagg is expected to be the first overall pick, followed by Rutgers guard Dylan Harper at No. 2. However, Ace Bailey is at the heart of the latest draft speculation when it comes to his draft projection. The […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is two weeks away from this Thursday. With Cooper Flagg the assured No. 1 pick in the draft, and Dylan Harper likely going second overall, the third overall pick is what will really start things off. The Philadelphia 76ers currently own the third overall pick. With Joel Embiid on the roster […]

What was once considered a very deep draft well into the second round is no more. Even though plenty of talent will be available throughout the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the NCAA withdrawal deadline saw many potential prospects opt for NIL deals over what the NBA could offer them in the second […]

For one reason or another, Daryl Morey really wants to make it seem like the Philadelphia 76ers could do anything with the third-overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Now granted, part of that is likely strategic, as after watching the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs effectively close shop and lock in on their […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in a strong position this offseason, with multiple first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft and cap space flexibility to add talented players to the roster. The Nets are currently projected to have around $45 million in cap space, in addition to five roster spots, allowing them to keep all their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had a cursed season in 2024-25, and now they have to rebuild around Joel Embiid and Paul George as they try to get back into contention in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia has two very promising young guards in Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain, and they still have one of the most talented […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is on the horizon, and rumblings about what teams will do with each pick have already started to trickle in. Cooper Flagg is seen as a shoo-in at the Dallas Mavericks’ first pick, but after that, there is not much set in stone, and this is where the draft could get […]

Two weeks have passed since ClutchPoints’ 2025 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0 was updated with players seeing their stocks rise and fall after the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. June is now upon us, and there are roughly three weeks until the 2025 NBA Draft, where Cooper Flagg will hear his name called as […]

As Philadelphia 76ers fans prepare for the 2025 NBA Draft, Ace Bailey has remained a steady topic of discussion in the City of Brotherly Love. Some fans love him, believing he can be the type of player the 76ers have been missing for years, while others believe he’s among the most overrated players in this […]

There is one month until the 2025 NBA Draft. At this point, there is no secret who the first pick will be, as the Dallas Mavericks are prepared to add Cooper Flagg next to Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving in hopes of competing for a championship immediately. While Flagg is the obvious first choice for […]

When it comes to the 2025 NBA Draft, few prospects have been as highly debated as Ace Bailey. Cooper Flagg? Unquestioned top pick since before the 2024-25 NCAA season even began. Dylan Harper? The top guard in this year’s class with the potential to become a team’s lead guard well into the future. But Bailey? […]

If DeMarcus Cousins were in Nico Harrison’s shoes, he would not take Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. Instead, the former four-time All-Star believes Ace Bailey should be the first overall selection to the Dallas Mavericks. While Cousins sees the talent in Flagg, he thinks Bailey is the […]

As the San Antonio Spurs figure out what’s next as the team enters a new era with Gregg Popovich no longer officially head coach, the NBA Draft will be crucial in finding another piece the team can use to make some serious noise in the NBA. With certain expectations around the Spurs and the No. […]

The 2025 NBA Draft Combine has come and gone, leaving scouts and executives who were in attendance with a strong foundation as to what this year’s draft in June will look like. Cooper Flagg is the undisputed first-overall pick and will be heading to the Dallas Mavericks despite rumors suggesting they could look to trade […]

With the NBA Draft order now set in place, many are wondering where certain prospects can land when their name is called. One player that is high on boards is Ace Bailey, who has shown that he can be a legit shot maker in the league. The Philadelphia 76ers have been rumored to be interested […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft, and they’ll have a lot of options to choose from when the time comes. One of the players already being discussed for the pick is Ace Bailey, who showed at Rutgers that he can be a big-time scorer. Funny enough, Paul George had […]

The NBA Draft Combine is going down this week as the 2025 NBA Draft will take place in the end of June. The Rutgers basketball team has two players that are expected to be selected very early on as Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper were both two of the best players in college basketball last […]

With the 2025 NBA Draft rapidly approaching, no player has been placed further under the microscope than Rutgers wing Ace Bailey. The consensus third overall player in this year’s class, Bailey has been knocked for his shot selection, his decision making, and for his Scarlet Knights team failing to make the NCAA Tournament despite having […]

The Philadelphia 76ers had a great NBA Draft Lottery this past Monday, which resulted in them earning the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft next month. This pick will be the real start to the NBA Draft, as both Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are strong favorites to be drafted first and […]

Ace Bailey is considered one of the top prospects entering the 2025 NBA Draft in what is being called a deep class. With the draft around the corner, the former Rutgers Scarlet Knights star compared himself to some notable NBA stars. During a press conference, the 18-year-old guard/forward was asked about his comparisons. Bailey confidently […]

The 2025 NBA draft lottery will be taking place on Monday night, and teams will learn soon where they will be picking in the 2025 NBA draft next month. There are a few players that everybody has their eye on, such as Cooper Flagg. Ace Bailey of Rutgers basketball is another name that has been […]

With the NBA playoffs underway, draft season is right around the corner. Rutgers star Ace Bailey announced on Wednesday that he is entering his name into the 2025 draft. His decision comes after Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper, the projected top two picks, recently declared. Many considered Bailey a threat to Flagg for the No. […]

With a loss to USC in the Big 10 Tournament, Rutgers is putting an end to one of its most iconic basketball seasons in program history. In doing so, the school decision likely ends the collegiate careers of star freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, who are projected to enter the 2025 NBA Draft. Following […]

With Rutgers’ loss to USC in the first round of the 2025 Big 10 tournament, the collegiate careers of Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have presumably come to a close. As two of the top prospects of the 2025 NBA Draft, Harper and Bailey have yet to make an official announcement but are expected to […]

Rutgers basketball’s loss in the Big Ten conference tournament signaled the end for Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. The two star freshmen were the talk of college basketball. While the two are projected to forego an additional year and enter the NBA Draft, their stock continues to rise. It was quite the season from Harper […]

Rutgers basketball hasn’t had the best season, but that hasn’t limited Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey from achieving history. They made Fab Five history by becoming the first pair of freshmen to score 500+ points in a season. The previous two to do that were Michigan freshman Chris Webber and Jalen Rose. The two helped […]

Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have lived up to the preseason hype, and will likely get picked second and third after Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, the star freshmen haven’t been enough to save the Scarlet Knights (14-15, 7-11 Big Ten) from misery. The kids would say that Rutgers head coach Steve […]

Maryland basketball center Derik Queen sent a warning to Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey after the Terrapins 90-81 victory over Rutgers. Coming off a loss in its previous game vs Ohio State, the No. 18 team in the country was in need of a bounce-back win. And that’s exactly what head coach Kevin Willard’s program did on […]

Rutgers basketball dropped a tough game to Maryland on Sunday, and star freshman Ace Bailey missed most of the second half. Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell says Bailey was battling an illness, that has riddled his team. “(Bailey) has the same thing all these guys have had. So, he’s been sick and couldn’t go, really tried, […]

There wasn’t much going on in college basketball on Super Bowl Sunday, but the main showpiece featured a matchup that many NBA fans would have been especially interested in. Three potential lottery picks took the court when Derik Queen and Maryland took on Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey and Rutgers. Bailey and Harper have gotten a […]

The Rutgers basketball team picked up a much-needed win against #23 Illinois on Wednesday night. The Scarlet Knights have been struggling in Big Ten play, but a strong finish led to an 82-73 victory. A big reason why Rutgers was able to get the win was the return of Dylan Harper to the lineup. Harper […]

The Rutgers basketball team came into this season with incredibly high expectations after finishing with one of the best recruiting classes in the country last year. The Scarlet Knights have two of the nation’s top prospects in Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, and they seemed destined to contend for the Big Ten. Well, things haven’t […]

2024-25 has been a very disappointing season for Rutgers basketball, as injuries and a lack of depth throughout the roster have left the Scarlet Knights needing a miraculous run down the stretch of the regular season in order to get into the NCAA Tournament. Even while the team has struggled, freshman stars Ace Bailey and […]

The Rutgers basketball team has been up and down this season despite having a pair of superstars in Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper. The Rutgers duo has become a must-watch in essentially every game as they both are regarded as some of the top players in the 2025 NBA Draft, assuming they end up declaring. […]

The last time Rutgers was without star freshman and likely top five pick in the 2025 NBA Draft Dylan Harper, the Scarlet Knights had to turn to their other star freshman and likely top five pick Ace Bailey to do the heavy lifting. Bailey scored 39 points in a January 2nd loss to the Indiana Hoosiers, but […]

2024-25 has been a disappointing season for Rutgers basketball. Outside of its two stars, Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, Steve Pikiell’s team hasn’t found consistent contributions from anybody else and has struggled as a result. At the moment, Rutgers is essentially out of contention for an NCAA Tournament berth, and it has to nearly win […]

It’s hard to fathom how disappointing Rutgers basketball has been this season. Despite having two of the best players in the country, the Scarlet Knights (10-9, 3-5 Big Ten) are already longshots to make the NCAA Tournament. Freshman guards Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have both been sublime this season, but only the latter star […]

The Rutger’s basketball team squeaked by Nebraska in a tough Big Ten Conference showdown on Thursday night in Lincoln. Rutgers went into halftime with a three-point lead and managed to escape with an 85-82 victory. Once again, Rutgers stars Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey led the way as the two freshmen continued to flex their […]

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights snapped their three-game losing streak on Monday, defeating UCLA, 75-68, in a Big Ten men’s basketball showdown in Piscataway. Rutgers trailed by three at the half and it took everything the team had to hold off a Bruins squad that was desperate for a win themselves. That includes stellar performances from […]