Ace Bailey has been labeled the most polarizing prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft, and he is not helping his case with the latest decision of a perplexing pre-draft process. The former Rutgers star on Wednesday cancelled a private workout and visit with the Philadelphia 76ers that was scheduled for this weekend, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony.

Ace Bailey seems to be the most polarizing of the top prospects in the 2025 NBA draft, with one executive believing the wrong situation could push him out of the league soon after his rookie contract would expire.

Rutgers star Ace Bailey is putting the league on notice with a power play as we near the NBA Draft. The former Rutgers forward suddenly canceled his scheduled Friday workout with the Philadelphia 76ers, who are slated to pick No. 3 overall, according to ESPN’s Draft Express.