Ace Bailey Scores First Points In Utah Jazz Jersey
Jul 5, 2025, 7:45 PM
Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey reacts to a shot during a basketball clinic at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake in Murray on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Laura Seitz, Deseret News)
(Photo courtesy of Laura Seitz, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – No. 5 overall draft pick Ace Bailey scored his first points as a member of the Utah Jazz in the SLC Summer League on Saturday.
After missing a couple of jump shots, Bailey went to work down low and got a tip-in to drop.
First of many 🫡
Welcome to the league, Rook! #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/ngPziJa2uh
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) July 6, 2025
Bailey’s first few attempts were shots that were a staple for him in college: a pull-up and a step-back.
After about six minutes of action with no points, he chose to go downhill and got some second-chance points as a reward.
In his first stint in the summer league, he had two points and four rebounds.
Very warm reception for Ace Bailey in his @utahjazz debut. #TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/DOKDWweCnZ
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) July 6, 2025
About 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League
The 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League kicks off at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Saturday, July 5.
The Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Oklahoma City Thunder join the Jazz in this year’s four-team field.
Introducing our 2025 Summer League roster 📋 https://t.co/I0ShudKzm9#TakeNote | @slcstars
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 30, 2025
Each team will play three games before heading to Nevada for the 2025 Las Vegas Summer League.
Each of the six games will air nationally. Jazz play-by-play announcer Craig Bolerjack, analyst Thurl Bailey, and sideline reporter Lauren Green will headline all TV broadcasts.
All three Jazz games will air locally on KJZZ-TV and KSL Sports Zone radio.
2025 Salt Lake Summer League Schedule
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Day 1: Saturday, July 5
- Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder @ 5 p.m. (ESPN U)
- Philadelphia 76ers @ Utah Jazz @ 7 p.m. (ESPN, KJZZ)
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Day 2: Monday, July 7
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers @ 5 p.m. (ESPN)
- Memphis Grizzlies @ Utah Jazz @ 7 p.m. (NBA TV, KJZZ)
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Day 3: Tuesday, July 8
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers @ 5 p.m. (NBA TV)
- Oklahoma City Thunder @ Utah Jazz @ 7 p.m. (NBA TV, KJZZ)
Doors open daily at 4 p.m.
Notable SLC Summer League Names
Five of the top-18 picks in the 2025 NBA Draft could play in the Salt Lake City Summer League.
Utah Jazz
- Ace Bailey (2025 No. 5 overall pick)
- Walter Clayton Jr. (2025 No. 18 overall pick)
- Cody Williams (2024 No. 10 overall pick)
OKC Thunder
- Former Utah Ute Branden Carlson returns to the Huntsman Center
- Nikola Topic (2024 No. 12 overall pick)
- Thomas Sorber (2025 No. 15 overall pick)
Philadelphia 76ers
- VJ Edgecombe (2025 No. 3 overall pick)
Memphis Grizzlies
- Former Utah Ute Lawson Lovering returns to the Huntsman Center
- Cedric Coward (2025 No. 11 overall pick)
