Locked On NBA Draft with No Ceilings

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, host James Barlowe breaks down three promising big men for the 2025 NBA Draft: Australian center Rocco Zikarsky, who will suit up for the Brisbane Bullets in the NBL; South Sudanese sensation Khaman Maluach, set to play his freshman year at Duke; and Georgia's standout freshman Asa Newell. James dives into each prospect's strengths, areas for...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe dive into the 2025 NBA Draft, spotlighting three promising prospects: Hunter Sallis, Saint Thomas, and William Kyle. All three players hail from Omaha, Nebraska—the same city where the Barlowe brothers were born and raised. With a personal connection to the players' hometown, Rafael and James offer unique insigh...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael Barlowe dives into the profile of Dylan Harper, a top prospect for the 2025 NBA Draft, as part of a special series on the draft's elite talent. Harper, the son of NBA legend Ron Harper, has made waves with his impressive performances at Don Bosco Prep, where he averaged 23 points per game and led his team to a stellar 26-3 record....

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael Barlowe is joined by draft analyst Richard Stayman to discuss Stayman’s top three returning prospects for the 2025 NBA draft: Oregon's Kwame Evans Jr. South Carolina's Collin Murray Boyles and UConn's Alex Karaban. The discussion delves into each player's strengths, areas for improvement, and their potential impact on the upcoming...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin dive deep into Alabama's loaded roster for the 2024-25 college basketball season. After making the Final Four last season, Alabama returns key players like Mark Sears, Latrell Wrightsell, Jarin Stevenson, and Grant Nelson while adding impact transfers Cliff Omoruyi, Chris Youngblood, Aden Holloway, and Houston M...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe dive into three prospects that James believes have top 10 potential in the 2025 NBA Draft. They discuss Derik Queen’s fit in today’s NBA, highlighting his lowpost play, passing and improved mobility. The Barlowe brothers then explore Egor Demin’s versatility, emphasizing his unique skill set and how playing at BYU put...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, host Rafael Barlowe delivers an in-depth preseason scouting report on Ace Bailey, a consensus five-star prospect with a legitimate shot at being the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Rafael explores Bailey's impressive high school career, where he was universally lauded as the No. 2 prospect in the nation by major scouting platforms such as R...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe dives deep into the meteoric rise of Cooper Flagg, the centerpiece of Duke's top-ranked recruiting class and a strong candidate for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Rafael breaks down Flagg's impressive high school career, including his dominance at Montverde Academy and his transition to the 2025 NBA draft and 2024 high s...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, host Rafael Barlowe delves into the future of international basketball as a new generation of NBA prospects prepares to take the global stage. With the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, Barlowe discusses how Team USA, led by emerging stars like Anthony Edwards, will face stiff competition from a rising tide of talent from around the world. He bre...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Richard Stayman dive into the highly anticipated 2025 NBA Draft class, which is projected to be dominated by a wave of talented freshmen. Unlike recent years where top picks like Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, and the Thompson twins bypassed college for overseas leagues, the G League, or Overtime Elite, this class coul...

In this episode of the NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin dive into the significant impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals on the 2025 NBA Draft class. They discuss how several NBA prospects, such as Wake Forest’s Hunter Sallis and Kansas State’s Coleman Hawkins, opted to return to school, securing NIL deals in the $2 million range—amounts that surpass what many second-...

In this episode of the Locked on NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe discuss the standout players from the FIBA U18 EuroBasket 2024, including Christian Anderson, Julius Price, Savo Drezgic, Urban Kroflic, Mario Saint-Supery, Hannes Steinbach, and Dame Sarr. Tune in for their insights and analysis on these rising stars. NBA Draft analyst Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies and curren...

In this episode of the NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe share their thoughts on Israel's Ben Saraf's MVP performance, the dynamic French duo of Nolan Traore and Noa Essengue, and Rafael provides his player comparisons for Spain's Hugo Gonzalez. Tune in for expert analysis and insights on the top international prospects from the U18 EuroBasket 2024. NBA Draft analyst Rafael Barlowe f...

Rafael Barlowe makes his return to the NBA Big Board podcast after stepping away due to his wife's cancer diagnosis. In this episode Barlowe answers questions from his inbox and shares his thoughts on the 2024 and 2025 drafts, evaluating players on stats or potential, how intel impacts the draft and the extra emphasis on analytics.  NBA Draft analyst Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies and curre...

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  Leif Thulin and James Barlowe react to Summer League performances and mix those performances with their pre-draft assessments to create a new top 10 from those drafted in the 2024 NBA Draft.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices...

Rich and Leif break down the top performers of Summer League, including Reed Sheppard, Kel'el Ware, Stephon Castle, Tristan Da Silva, and others Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In the first segment, James and Leif discuss Johnny Furphy and Tristan da Silva. In the second segment the two go over the play of Ware, Dadiet and Ryan Dunn. In the final segment, players Donovan Clingan, Tidjane Salaun and the struggles of Alex Sarr are highlighted.   Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Hosted by Simpl...

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