Former Rutgers standout and projected 2025 NBA Draft lottery pick Ace Bailey has canceled his workout with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Philadelphia, which holds the No. 3 pick, has not ruled out selecting Bailey despite this development.

This continues what has been a strange pre-draft process for Bailey, who still has not worked out for an NBA team. He is the only U.S.-based prospect to skip all workouts, which could lead to a draft-day slide.

“Sources say Bailey’s camp has informed interested teams that they believe he is a top-3 player in the draft, but also seek a clear pathway to stardom, hoping to find a situation with ample minutes and usage to maximize his chances of reaching his full potential,” Givony wrote.

Despite being No. 4 on CBS Sports’ Top 100 Prospect Rankings, he remains a betting favorite (-210) for a top-five selection according to FanDuel Sportsbook; however, his odds dropped from -250 just before Givony’s latest report. Bailey is now the second-favorite (+480) to go third overall behind Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe (-230).

While Bailey was set to meet with the 76ers for a workout and dinner, he canceled these plans just a day before.

The 76ers, coming off a disappointing 24-58 season marred by injuries, have hope in a solid core featuring Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and first-round pick Jared McCain, who was performing well before his season-ending injury.