In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, host Rafael Barlowe is joined by co-host Krysten Peek to recap her experience at the Hoophall West Invitational, where she provided play-by-play for 12 games. Peek breaks down the standout performances of several of the nation’s top high school prospects, including AJ Dybantsa, Tyran Stokes, and Brayden Burries, along with rising talents like Isiah Harwell, Christian Collins, and Chris Cenac. From Dybantsa’s dominance to Stokes’ physical presence, Peek offers detailed insights into these future NBA prospects and their potential impact on upcoming draft classes. Don’t miss this episode to hear Peek’s firsthand analysis of some of the most highly sought-after players in the country.

Timestamps:
6:46 - AJ Dybantsa
12:21 - Tyran Stokes
17:48 - Brayden Burries
21:44 - Isiah Harwell
24:52 - Christian Collins
27:28 - Chris Cenac

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, host Rafael Barlowe and co-host Leif Thulin discuss prospects whose draft stock is trending downward. Leif shares his insights on why certain players have struggled to maintain their standing, citing recent performances that have raised concerns about their NBA potential. The conversation focuses on VJ Edgecombe’s inconsistent shooting, Egor Demin’s recent struggles, Will Riley’s thin frame, Khaman Maluach’s raw development, and Collin Murray-Boyles’ NBA fit. Thulin provides in-depth analysis of what these players need to improve to regain momentum in their draft outlooks.

Time Stamps
4:04 - VJ Edgecombe
12:45 - Egor Demin
18:57 - Will Riley
22:46 - Khaman Maluach
25:02 - Collin Murray-Boyles

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, host Rafael Barlowe is joined by co-host Leif Thulin to break down the biggest risers in NBA Draft stock from recent games. Thulin shares a detailed list of players who impressed with standout performances over the weekend and highlights why their draft profiles have taken a significant leap. The discussion centers on Ian Jackson’s dynamic scoring, Ace Bailey’s 39 point performance, Carter Bryant’s improved consistency, Koby Brea’s sharpshooting, Danny Wolf’s versatility, and Donnie Freeman’s high ceiling. Thulin provides thoughtful analysis on each player’s recent success and explains how these performances have enhanced their overall draft outlook.

Time Stamps
4:54 - Ian Jackson
11:52 - Ace Bailey
17:37 - Carter Bryant
22:41 - Koby Brea
27:40 - Danny Wolf
31:18 - Donnie Freeman

On the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe broke down Duke’s Saturday game, with James sharing live scouting insights from his near courtside perspective. The conversation spotlighted Cooper Flagg’s outstanding performance, where he posted 24 points and 11 rebounds in a statement victory. The brothers also discussed Duke standouts Tyrese Proctor and Isaiah Evans, while touching on the sharpshooting of Kon Knueppel and the intriguing potential of Khaman Maluach. James offered a detailed analysis of Flagg’s elite versatility and examined the strengths and developmental areas of other key prospects, delivering a comprehensive look at their NBA trajectories.

In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, brothers Rafael and James Barlowe break down Ace Bailey’s monster 39-point, 8-rebound, and 4-block performance in a game without Dylan Harper, as well as Rutgers' tough loss to Indiana. In the second segment, Rafael shares live scouting insights from the Oregon vs. Illinois game in Eugene, with a deep dive into Illinois freshman Kasparas Jakucionis. The Barlowe brothers engage in a spirited debate over Jakucionis' skillset, comparisons, and long-term upside. In the final segment, Rafael evaluates Illinois’ Ben Humrichous, Will Riley, and Tre White before shifting focus to Oregon’s TJ Bamba and Kwame Evans Jr., highlighting their potential as NBA prospects.

Timestamps:

Ace Bailey - 2:38
Kasparas Jakucionis - 12:34
Ben Humrichous - 26:56
Tre White - 30:56
Kylan Boswell - 31:27
Will Riley - 32:35
TJ Bamba - 33:20
Kwame Evans Jr. - 34:26

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael Barlowe and co-host Krysten Peek recap the top performances from the Jordan Holiday Classic. Krysten, who provided play-by-play commentary for the games, offers her firsthand analysis of standout prospects, including Cameron and Caden Boozer, the Mingo Brothers, Jax Richardson, Jordan Smith Jr., Amare Bynum, and Ryan Hampton. The discussion highlights the names to watch from the event, as Krysten shares her thoughts on the performances and potential of these young players.

Timestamps
1:55 – Jordan Brand Classic
3:18 – The Boozer Twins
8:30 – Cameron Boozer as an NBA Prospect
12:24 – The Mingo Brothers: A Strong Performance
16:34 – Off-Topic: Jace Richardson Discussion
17:39 – Jax Richardson
22:15 – Jordan Smith Jr.
27:20 – Amare Bynum
30:59 – Ryan Hampton

In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael and James Barlowe revive their popular Rookie Watch series after a month-long focus on college basketball. The episode begins with a spotlight on Jared McCain, whose stellar play was interrupted by injury. They then dive into Jaylen Wells, the Memphis Grizzlies rookie who’s exceeded expectations as a surprise starter for one of the league’s top teams. The brothers also highlight the quiet yet steady improvement of Alex Sarr, Yves Missi’s emergence in New Orleans, and weigh in on rookies like Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan, Bub Carrington, Zaccharie Risacher, and Tristan da Silva.

Timestamps:
Jared McCain – 3:46
Jaylen Wells – 8:28
Zach Edey --- 13:00
Yves Missi – 17:15
Alex Sarr – 22:09
Stephon Castle – 24:02
Donovan Clingan – 26:57
Bub Carrington – 29:43
Zaccharie Risacher – 29:59
Tristan da Silva – 33:45

In this episode of the LockedOnNBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and James Barlowe team up for a special Mailbag Monday live Q&A session, where they answer your burning questions about the 2025 NBA Draft and beyond. Drawing from Twitter DMs, emails, and YouTube comments, the duo provides in-depth analysis of the latest prospects, debates the rankings, and shares insights into the scouting process. Whether you’re curious about international standouts, college players on the rise, or sleeper picks for the upcoming draft, this episode has it all. Tune in for an interactive discussion and expert breakdowns of everything NBA Draft-related.