From Doubts to First Round Picks. Walter Clayton Jr., Noa Essengue, Nique Clifford & more..

On this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, host Rafael Barlowe is joined by Richard Stayman for a deep dive into revisionist scouting just days before the 2025 NBA Draft. With the clock winding down, Stayman revisits his evaluations and shares how several prospects have made him rethink his initial assessments. From reshuffling his big board to rewriting full scouting reports, he details what changed and why. Prospects like Walter Clayton Jr., Nique Clifford, Cedric Coward, Noa Essengue, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Ryan Nembhard are all under the microscope, as Stayman explains how their performances, development arcs, and roles have led to fresh perspectives and a few changed minds heading into draft night. 1:34 – Revisionist Scouting introduction 1:55 – Wendell Carter Jr. comparison and framing 5:02 – Nique Clifford breakdown 9:48 – Cedric Coward deep dive 16:00 – Noa Essengue evaluation 24:23 – Ryan Kalkbrenner analysis 28:59 – Ryan Nembhard discussion #NBADraft #NBADraft2025 #NBABigBoard #DraftScouting #ProspectWatch #RevisionistScouting #WalterClaytonJr #NiqueClifford #CedricCoward #NoaEssengue #RyanKalkbrenner #RyanNembhard #LockedOnNBA #NBAProspects #DraftTalk #ScoutingReports #BasketballPodcast