Rutgers star Ace Bailey isn't the best player in the 2025 NBA Draft. That distinction would go to Duke's Cooper Flagg — the projected No. 1 overall pick in next month's draft. Bailey isn't even the best draft prospect from his own college team.

A day after the 2025 NBA draft lottery, the top prospects in the class showed off Tuesday in front of talent evaluators at the combine in Chicago.

The New Orleans Pelicans have been looking for a big lead guard like Rutgers' Dylan Harper while teammate Ace Bailey would have the best opportunity to flourish with the Brooklyn Nets.