Ace Bailey is a member of the Utah Jazz and is happy about it. Bailey reported to the team ahead of cam on Monday and chose an interesting number to wear as a rookie. Over the weekend, the Jazz shared the number chose from the former Rutgers Scarlet Knight. Bailey will wear No. 19 in the NBA.

Ace Bailey, the No. 5 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, has officially arrived in Utah, with the Jazz showcasing his arrival in videos and photos across social media.

After some amount of will-he-or-won’t-he drama, it’s official: Ace Bailey has reported to the Utah Jazz. Bailey arrived on Saturday and was photographed leaving the plane at Salt Lake City International Airport wearing a Jazz T-shirt. The first person he shook the hand of upon reaching the ground was head coach Will Hardy.