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Locked On NBA Big Board is your daily deep dive into the exciting world of NBA draft prospects, player rankings and scouting reports. Hosted by NBA Draft Analyst Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies, and author of the NBA Big Board newsletter, and joined by Richard Stayman, Sam Ferris, and Leif Thulin, Locked On NBA Big Board will break down the NBA Draft and give NBA fans a deep look as they review top prospects and uncover hidden gems. With great guests, mock drafts, expert insights, and ...
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Locked On NBA Drafts brings you daily insight into the top prospects entering the NBA Draft & the landscape of College Basketball. Monday & Thursday Rafael Barlowe (NBA Draft Junkies) shares his first-hand experience watching International Prospects overseas in Europe. Tuesdays Richard Stayman (MavsDraft) & Leif Thulin (ESPN700) give their takes and breakdowns of top prospects in college and the NBA. Wednesdays Sam Ferris (NBA Draft Dummies) gives his insights into the next players to hit th ...
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Leif Thulin joined Rafael Barlowe to share why he believes Cooper Flagg has the potential to be equal to—or even better than—Jayson Tatum at the NBA level. While Flagg enters the 2025 NBA Draft cycle as the consensus projected No. 1 pick with comparisons ranging from Kawhi Leonard to Andrei Ki…
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In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael Barlowe is joined by his brother, James Barlowe, to unveil James' post-NBA Combine mock draft. The duo delves into detailed analyses of the top 10 picks, discussing player fits and team needs. James provides insights on Cooper Flagg's potential impact with the Dallas Maverick…
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In the recent episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin delved into the top shooters in the 2025 NBA Draft class. Leif offered insights on several prospects, highlighting their shooting abilities and potential impact at the next level. 1:38 – Leif shares his thoughts on the NBA Combine. 4:11 – Koby Brea 6:16 – T…
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In this NBA Combine mailbag edition of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe answers ten of the hottest draft-related after the 2025 NBA Combine in Chicago. He breaks down the biggest risers from the 2025 NBA Combine, explores how much the Combine and Pro Days really matter in the draft process, and dives into roster strategy for team…
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On the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe sits down with one of the 2025 draft’s biggest enigmas—Cedric Coward. Taped last week in Chicago following a post-workout interview at the NBA Combine, Coward discusses his meteoric rise from Division III Willamette to Eastern Washington, and eventually to Duke via the tra…
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On this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, I sat down with Colorado State wing Nique Clifford to talk through his path to the 2025 NBA Draft. We dive into his transition from Colorado to Colorado State, how that move unlocked a new level of production, and why he’s the best rebounding wing in this entire draft class. Nique opens up abo…
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In part two of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, brothers Rafael and James Barlowe pick up where they left off, breaking down day one of the NBA Combine scrimmages after their previous episode was cut short. The episode features a spirited debate between the two over Tahaad Pettiford versus Jase Richardson, diving into questions of upside, fit, …
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In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe delve into the San Antonio Spurs' options with the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. While Rutgers' Dylan Harper is the consensus projection at that spot, the Barlowe brothers explore potential concerns regarding his fit alongside De'Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle …
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe recap Day 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, where prospects participated in athletic testing, shooting drills, and on-court work. The Barlowe brothers highlight who stood out and impressed scouts, including big performances from Mark Sears, Chaz Lanier, Dink Pate …
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On this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe and James Barlowe break down a stunning Day 1 at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine. The big headline: the Dallas Mavericks defy the odds with just a 1.8% chance to win the lottery and now hold the No. 1 pick—putting them in prime position to select Cooper Flagg. The Barlowe brothers ex…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe dive into the excitement surrounding the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, where teams are anxiously hoping for the chance to select top prospects like Cooper Flagg or Dylan Harper. The Barlowe Brothers then shift their focus to the G League Elite Camp, highlighting five s…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael Barlowe sits down with Stanford's Maxime Raynaud to discuss his remarkable journey from an unheralded freshman averaging just four points per game to a standout senior season. Raynaud's transformation culminated in a historic year where he ranked second in the ACC in scoring, led t…
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In a recent episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, brothers Rafael and James Barlowe delved into the intriguing group of jumbo playmakers in the 2025 NBA Draft class—prospects listed at 6'6" or taller who blend size with advanced playmaking skills. The discussion centered on Egor Demin, Kasparas Jakucionis, Dink Pate, Neoklis Avdalas, and …
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael Barlowe sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Nevada’s Kobe Sanders, one of just 75 players invited to the 2024 NBA Draft Combine. Sanders, a 6’8 point guard with jumbo playmaking skills, made the rare leap from the Portsmouth Invitational directly to the NBA Combine…
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In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe, James Barlowe, and Richard Stayman react to the official 2025 NBA Combine invite list released on May 2nd. The trio breaks down the top prospects they’re eager to watch in Chicago and discuss the growing trend of elite players skipping 5-on-5 scrimmages, questioning how m…
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In Part 2 of James Barlowe’s Big Board 4.0, the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast wraps up its two-part breakdown of the projected 2025 NBA Draft lottery. After sharing his top 7 picks in Part 1, James returns to reveal prospects ranked 8 through 14. Rafael Barlowe challenges James not just on why he’s high on each player, but also asks him to unpack…
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In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael Barlowe is joined by James Barlowe to unveil Part 1 of his Big Board 4.0, highlighting the top 14 prospects he believes should be lottery picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. This installment focuses on the top 7 players, with a heavy freshman presence dominating the early ranks. Jam…
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On this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe is joined by James Barlowe, who’s got an agenda to push: Derik Queen can be as good as Alperen Şengün. With Şengün earning his first All-Star nod in 2025 and leading the Houston Rockets to the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, James believes Queen shares a similar offensive …
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe is joined by Leif Thulin to spotlight the safest bets in the 2025 NBA Draft class — the prospects with the highest floors. Leif breaks down why he believes Duke’s Kon Knueppel, Rutgers’ Dylan Harper, Arizona’s Carter Bryant, and UConn’s Liam McNeeley project as reliable long-ter…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael Barlowe is joined by Leif Thulin for a deep dive into the top high-upside prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft class. The conversation centers around the players Leif believes have the highest ceilings, with in-depth breakdowns of Ace Bailey’s shot making, Derik Queen’s advanced skill s…
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On the April 23rd episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe breaks down a busy day of NBA draft declarations, headlined by projected top-three pick Ace Bailey officially entering the 2024 NBA Draft. Rafael shares his analysis on Bailey’s explosive athleticism, scoring upside, and long-term ceiling. He then pivots to North Carol…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Krysten Peek joins Rafael Barlowe to recap her experience covering the 2025 Jordan Brand Classic in Washington, D.C.—a premier all-star showcase for high school seniors. Peek shares her on-site impressions of several top prospects, including Kiyan Anthony, Caleb Wilson, AJ Dybantsa, and Camero…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe dives into a packed slate of draft declarations and breaking news, headlined by Cooper Flagg officially entering the 2025 NBA Draft. Widely projected as the No. 1 overall pick, Flagg is now fully committed to the NBA, and Barlowe breaks down what makes him a generational prospec…
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In a recent episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, host Rafael Barlowe welcomed Richard Stayman, who provided firsthand insights from the 2025 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (PIT). As a historic four-day event, the PIT serves as a premier showcase for graduating seniors aiming to elevate their NBA draft stock. Stayman highlighted stand…
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On this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael Barlowe delivers an updated 2025 NBA Draft tracker loaded with key names and fresh intel on where things stand. Rafael breaks down the top prospects who have officially declared for the draft, including Dylan Harper, Tre Johnson, Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, and more. He also highl…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, brothers Rafael and James Barlowe dive deep into the game of projected top-five pick VJ Edgecombe. While Edgecombe’s elite athleticism and defensive upside make him one of the most tantalizing prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Barlowe brothers take a trainer’s-eye view to highlight where th…
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In this episode of Locked On NBA Big Board, Rafael and James Barlowe dive into the big decision looming for Washington State’s Cedric Coward. Despite being limited to just six games due to a shoulder injury, Coward has generated real first-round buzz thanks to his intriguing blend of positional size and shooting ability. NBA scouts have taken notic…
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In this episode of Locked On NBA Big Board, brothers Rafael and James Barlowe dive into the stay-or-go dilemma facing Arizona freshman Carter Bryant. Despite modest averages of six points and four rebounds per game, Bryant remains on NBA radars due to his impressive physical profile and defensive potential. The conversation explores whether that up…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Krysten Peek sits down for exclusive one-on-one interviews with five standout prospects from the 2025 Nike Hoop Summit—offering an early look at players expected to make noise in the 2026 NBA Draft cycle. Krysten speaks with Nate Ament about his rapid rise up the rankings and remaining uncommi…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board, host Rafael Barlowe is joined by Krysten Peek to recap the 2025 Nike Hoop Summit. Krysten was live in Portland for the event, attending practices throughout the week and offering inside scoop on which prospects impressed behind the scenes. She explains why what happens in practice often carries more w…
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On this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, James Barlowe joins his brother and host Rafael Barlowe to spotlight a group of under-the-radar prospects he believes the scouting community needs to take a closer look at. James makes the case for Stanford’s Maxime Reynaud, Chinese big man Hansen Yang, California sophomore Andrej Stojakovic, …
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe continues his “Eye Test vs. The Numbers” series with a deep dive on Rutgers freshman and potential top 3 pick Ace Bailey. In the first segment, Barlowe shares his personal scouting notes, highlighting what stands out on film. In the second segment, he compares those observations…
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In a recent episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, hosts James Barlowe and Leif Thulin delved into Leif's Big Board 1.0, released shortly after the Final Four. They provided in-depth analysis of several top prospects, including Cooper Flagg, Tre Johnson, Derik Queen, and Thomas Haugh.​ #NBADraft #LockedOnNBABigBoard #NBADraft2025 #CooperFl…
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​In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael Barlowe initiates his "Eye Test vs. The Numbers" series by focusing on Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper. Barlowe presents his personal scouting insights on Harper's performance, then examines whether statistical analytics align with his observations. The discussion delves into Harper…
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In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe share their firsthand insights from attending the 2025 McDonald's All-American Game in Brooklyn. They provide in-depth evaluations of top prospects for the 2026 NBA Draft, including AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer, discussing their performa…
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In a recent episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael Barlowe welcomed analyst Leif Thulin to discuss three standout players who significantly boosted their draft stock during the Elite Eight. Thulin began by expressing his long-standing belief in Thomas Haugh as a first-round talent, noting that Haugh's impressive NCAA tournament…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe continue their SWEET 16 X-FACTORS series with a breakdown of the Texas Tech vs. Arkansas matchup, where unpredictability defines the Razorbacks. They spotlight Arkansas’ trio of freshmen—Billy Richmond, Karter Knox, and Boogie Fland—as potential X-factors, noting their…
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In Part 2 of the SWEET 16 X-FACTORS series, Rafael and James Barlowe turn their attention to the highly anticipated Duke vs. Arizona matchup, spotlighting the NBA prospects who could tilt the outcome and shift their draft stock. The episode opens with Arizona freshman Carter Bryant, who faces a tough challenge defending projected No. 1 pick Cooper …
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In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe dive into the potential X-factors in today’s Sweet 16 matchups, spotlighting NBA prospects who could swing games—and their draft narratives—with strong performances. The duo breaks down key players like Grant Nelson and Egor Demin from the BYU vs. Alabama c…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Krysten Peek highlight the prospects who’ve helped themselves the most with strong showings through the first two rounds of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Krysten breaks down why Derik Queen’s clutch play and offensive versatility have caught scouts’ attention, while Jeremiah Fea…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe, James Barlowe, and Leif Thulin continue their deep dive into the 2025 NCAA Tournament with a more conversational breakdown of prospect performances. The trio opens with Kasparas Jakucionis, expressing concern over his inability to turn the corner against quality defenders and h…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe is joined by James Barlowe and Leif Thulin to break down the biggest NBA Draft takeaways from the opening weekend of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The trio opens by comparing where their brackets stand before diving into Derik Queen’s clutch game-winner and how his performance impac…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Krysten Peek break down the top NBA draft prospects in the Midwest region, the final region covered ahead of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. They start with Georgia’s Asa Newell before diving into a fascinating hypothetical—how would the star-studded Montverde Academy squad featur…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin break down the top NBA prospects in the South region of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, analyzing how strong performances could impact their draft stock. Leif starts by making the case for Michigan State freshman Jase Richardson as the top prospect in the region, compa…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Richard Stayman break down the top NBA draft prospects in the East region of the 2025 NCAA Tournament and how strong performances could boost their draft stock. They kick things off with Duke, discussing Cooper Flagg’s ankle injury and how his health could impact both Duke’s…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe break down the top NBA prospects in the West region of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The Barlowe Brothers discuss Florida’s Alex Condon and his rapid rise up draft boards, analyzing what has fueled his breakout season. They also highlight the intriguing 8-9 matchup between…
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In MARCH MADNESS: Biggest NBA Draft Takeaways and Prospect Showdowns from the 2025 NCAA Tournament, Part 2, the Locked On NBA Big Board team—Rafael Barlowe, James Barlowe, Leif Thulin, and Richard Stayman—continue breaking down the biggest NBA Draft storylines from the tournament field. They analyze key first-round matchups, highlight potential bre…
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In Part 1 of this two-part series, the Locked On NBA Big Board team—Rafael Barlowe, James Barlowe, Leif Thulin, and Richard Stayman—shared their biggest NBA Draft takeaways from the 2025 NCAA Tournament field. They broke down some of the most intriguing NBA Draft matchups in the first round and potential prospect battles in the second round. The cr…
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On the latest Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin break down the standout performances from Wednesday and Thursday's NCAA Conference Tournament action. They discuss Jeremiah Fears’ back-to-back strong showings in the SEC Tournament and how his stock is rising. The duo also dives into Cooper Flagg’s ankle injury, debating…
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In Rookie Watch Volume 12 of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe revisit their thoughts on the 2024 NBA Draft class, which was widely considered weak. They discuss whether their perception has changed and highlight some standout rookies. Stephon Castle headlines the conversation as the front-runner for Rookie of the …
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