Locked On NBA Draft with No Ceilings

On the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe breakdown the preseason debuts of 10 rookies, offering insights into their performances and potential roles this season. Rob Dillingham made an impression with 21 points, four assists, and a +10 plus/minus against the Lakers. Alex Sarr showcased his versatility, posting 15 points and a block while shooting 75% f...

In part two of the Barlowe Brothers’ Mock Draft 1.0, picks 15 through 30 were revealed, and four teams dominated the back half of the first round, controlling 9 of the 16 picks. The Orlando Magic started this segment by selecting Derik Queen at 15, followed by the Jazz choosing Laim McNeeley at 16. The Indiana Pacers grabbed Hugo Gonzalez at 17, while the Hawks went with Zvonimir Ivisc at 18. The...

In this episode of the Locked On Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe dive into the exciting world of the NBA Draft with their Mock Draft 1.0. Using Tankathon.com’s lottery simulator, they simulate the draft order, and the Toronto Raptors, with just a 26% chance, win the lottery and land the coveted No. 1 pick. The Raptors choose Cooper Flagg, the early favorite to go first overall in next...

In this episode of Locked On NBA Big Board, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe dive into ESPN’s latest No. 1 pick odds, with Cooper Flagg leading the pack at 51%, followed by Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, and Nolan Traore. The brothers discuss an NBA executive's comments on the importance of keeping an open mind in the draft process, particularly regarding Flagg’s offensive upside and potent...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, hosts Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin dive into Arkansas Basketball's revamped roster under new head coach John Calipari, exploring the Razorbacks’ NBA prospects for the 2024-25 season. After securing the No. 1 ranked transfer portal class, Calipari brought in familiar faces from Kentucky, including DJ Wagner, Adou Thiero, and Zvonimir Ivisic....

On this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, hosts Rafael Barlowe and Alec Kichian dive into the mystery surrounding Barcelona's rising star, Mohamed Dabone. Officially listed as being born in 2011, many speculate that Dabone might actually be closer to 15 or 16, with some sources suggesting a birth year of 2008. This discrepancy has fueled debate about his long-term development traject...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast , Rafael and James Barlowe take a deep dive into Arkansas freshman Boogie Fland’s journey to the NBA draft. The brothers also explore his decision to join Arkansas and how he fits within their system, given their deep backcourt rotation. In the second segment, Rafael and James break down Fland’s on-court strengths. They discuss his creative sc...

In this episode of The Underdog Diaries , Rafael and James Barlowe shine a spotlight on three overlooked NBA prospects who have the potential to break through to the next level. First up is Montana's Money Williams , a crafty left-handed guard out of Oakland with a game full of creative playmaking and advanced court vision. Despite a foot injury reminiscent of Damian Lillard’s college days, Willia...

On this rare Saturday episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, the Barlowe Brothers—Rafael and James—unveil the first installment of their new series, "THE UNDERDOG DIARIES," where they shine a light on under-the-radar prospects. In episode one, they dive into the journeys of Jerry Deng , Erik Reynolds II , and Rasheer Fleming . Deng, a 6'9" wing, averaged 10.1 points and 4.2 rebounds on im...

In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, hosts Rafael Barlowe and Richard Stayman break down some of the most exciting NBL prospects in the Next Star Program, with a focus on Alex Toohey, Lachlan Olbrich, Rocco Zikarsky, and Karim Lopez. They dive into Alex Toohey’s decision to stay home with the Sydney Kings for his second NBL season, bypassing his Gonzaga commitment, and hig...

On the latest episode of the NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe dive into the early scout intel on top prospects for the 2025 NBA Draft. They share their thoughts on Cooper Flagg, who’s living up to the hype, and VJ Edgecombe, who scouts believe could crack the top five if he has a strong season. They also discuss mixed opinions on Dylan Harper, with some scouts questioning his athlet...

In this episode, hosts Rafael Barlowe and Alec Kichian dive into the opening performances of top international NBA draft prospects, including Nolan Traore, Ben Saraf, Noa Essengue, and Hugo Gonzalez. The discussion kicks off with Nolan Traore's rough season debut for Saint-Quentin in the LNB Pro A, where the projected top-5 pick struggled mightily against reigning champions AS Monaco, finishing wi...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast , hosts Rafael and James Barlowe dive deep into the expectations surrounding Rutgers’ elite freshmen duo, Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper , and debate whether they can lead Rutgers to the NCAA tournament. James raises concerns about Bailey's shot selection, pointing out his tendency to settle for difficult shots. Meanwhile, Rafael counters by emph...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, hosts Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin dive deep into Kansas' loaded roster as the projected No. 1 team in the country heading into the 2024-25 college basketball season. Despite their strong national championship aspirations, the Jayhawks don’t have a clear-cut first-round pick for the 2025 NBA Draft. The hosts discuss the potential of key pla...

In this episode of Locked On NBA Big Board , hosts Rafael and James Barlowe debate DJ Wagner’s decision to transfer to Arkansas for his sophomore season, following John Calipari. Once rated as the No. 1 player in the class of 2023, Wagner’s freshman year at Kentucky didn’t live up to expectations, and he now faces a crucial season to solidify his NBA draft stock. Rafael argues that Arkansas offers...

On this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe dive into the game of Croatian 7-foot-2 sensation Zvonimir Ivišić. After an eye-catching debut at Kentucky, "Big Z" transferred to Arkansas to follow John Calipari, bringing with him one of the most unique skill sets of any big man in college basketball. The hosts analyze Ivišić's rare combination of size, mobil...

In this episode of Locked On NBA Big Board, host Rafael Barlowe is joined by Alec Kichian (@draftpoint2024) to break down the top non-college prospects who made noise in international play this summer. The duo kicks off the episode by covering the highly anticipated showdown between Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa in San Diego last weekend. Both players also headlined a dominant Team USA U17 squad...

On this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe and co-host Leif Thulin dive deep into Duke’s incredibly talented roster and explore whether the Blue Devils might actually have too much talent this season. They break down potential starting lineups, including whether star freshman Cooper Flagg and dominant big man Khaman Maluach can coexist on the floor. Rafael and Leif disc...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe continue their series of in-depth individual scouting reports leading up to the start of the basketball season, focusing on one of Europe’s top young talents, Hugo Gonzalez. Over the course of three segments, Rafael and James break down Gonzalez's rise as a standout prospect, from his early flashes at the Under...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe dive into the thrilling showdown between AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer, two of the top NBA prospects in the world. Dybantsa dropped a game-high 43 points, while Boozer countered with an equally impressive 42 points and 15 rebounds. The hosts debate whether these two phenoms are destined to be the top picks in t...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe continue their 2025 NBA Draft prospect series with a deep dive into VJ Edgecombe’s impressive rise. After an outstanding performance at the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers, where he averaged 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game for the Bahamas alongside NBA players like DeAndre Ayton and Buddy Hield, Edge...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe continue their series of preseason analyses on the top prospects for the 2025 NBA Draft, focusing on Collin Murray-Boyles. After a breakout freshman season, despite battling mononucleosis, Murray-Boyles has caught the attention of NBA scouts with his blend of strength, skill, and finesse. Standing 6’7” and weigh...

Join hosts Rafael and James Barlowe on the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast as they continue their series on top 2025 NBA Draft prospects with an in-depth look at Tre Johnson, one of the most talented scorers in this upcoming draft class. Tre gave Texas fans a glimpse of his potential at the McDonald’s All-American game, and in this episode, Rafael and James break down his  strengths, and areas for...

Join hosts Rafael Barlowe and James Barlowe on the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast as they continue their series on top 2025 NBA Draft prospects with an in-depth look at Nolan Traore, the next potential French star. Traore has garnered significant attention as one of the draft's top international prospects, showcasing his skills at major events like the Nike Hoop Summit and the Adidas Next Generat...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Alec Kichian (NBADraftpoint on Twitter) makes his debut alongside host Rafael Barlowe to break down the top international freshmen set to impact college basketball this season. This episode covers Illinois newcomers Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis, focusing on their roles and potential contributions. The conversation shifts to Khaman Malua...