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Ace Bailey isn’t who you think he is (and that might be okay)

Kyle Neubeck Avatar
May 13, 2025
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Ace Bailey is a player who feels custom-built by scientists to draw a sharp, bright red dividing line between evaluators from different schools of thought. Deep dives vs. highlight reels, eye test vs. the numbers, hooper vs. high feel, there are a lot of clashing interests at play trying to discuss the Rutgers product who will be endlessly mocked to Philadelphia at No. 3.
It's okay that some of you have only picked up bits and pieces of Bailey through YouTube clips, conversations with friends, or arguments in barber shops. It's not your job (I assume) to watch basketball for a living. But before we put together and put up a scouting deep dive on Bailey, it's important to recognize what Baile...

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