To be blunt, Bailey is the most polarizing player in the draft, with a wide spectrum of takes about his game sprinkled in between. Some say Bailey is the next Kevin Durant, while other pundits believe he has the highest chance to not live up to his predraft hype.

Rutgers forward Ace Bailey is reportedly seen "as more of a project" by NBA personnel than Baylor wing VJ Edgecombe, per Sam Vecenie of The Athletic.

Ace Bailey is one of the best players in the NBA Draft because of his size and athleticism. He is 6'10” but can move up and down the floor with ease. He is also a terrific shooter, and that has all come from practice.