2025 NBA mock draft: Ace Bailey continues to be choice for Sixers

The Philadelphia 76ers are in the process of going through every potential option for the No.

3 pick in the 2025 NBA draft.

The Sixers are in need of an injection of youth so they will be looking to make the right choice in order to add the right fit to the roster.This is a deep draft loaded with talent so Philadelphia could look at players like Rutgers star Ace Bailey or Baylor star VJ Edgecombe.

They could also take a turn on Texas scorer Tre Johnson or Duke's Kon Knueppel or Khaman Maluach so President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey and Co.

will have to do their due diligence.A mock draft put together by Sports Illustrated has the Sixers selecting Bailey out of Rutgers:The Sixers had an underwhelming season, but landing the No.

3 pick in a top-heavy draft gives them a chance to bounce back into the Easts top tier.

Rutgers Ace Bailey is the clear choice injecting youth and energy into a core that includes Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and Jared McCain.Bailey injects instant firepower and flair into Philadelphias lineup, bringing a rare blend of size, bounce, and scoring instincts to the wing.

At 610, he showcased a knack for draining tough shots at Rutgers, and his confident stroke hints at immediate value from beyond the arc.On the defensive end, he checks boxes the Sixers have been trying to fill for years a mobile, versatile defender who can stay in front of guards, disrupt passing lanes, and rotate over as a weak-side shot blocker.

Pairing his defensive versatility with Embiids paint dominance gives Philly a dynamic duo capable of locking down just about anyone.Bailey certainly has question marks.

His shot selection has come into question and he is not the best playmaker either as he looks for his own shot--no matter how tough it is or who's in front of him.

He averaged 17.6 points and 7.2 rebounds along with 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals in college.

He has a lot of length that can serve him well on the defensive end at the next level.

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