Leif Thulin’s Takeaways: Thomas Haugh’s First-Round Case & Knueppel & Maluach Impress in Elite 8

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 performance has garnered increased attention from NBA scouts. The conversation then shifted to Duke's Kon Knueppel, whose stellar play in the tournament addressed earlier concerns Thulin had about his game. Finally, they highlighted Knueppel's teammate, Khaman Maluach, who anchored Duke's defense and delivered a phenomenal performance in their victory over Alabama, leading Thulin to praise Maluach's tremendous upside as an NBA prospect. 📌 Timestamps: Thomas Haugh (Florida) – 4:35 Kon Knueppel (Duke) – 13:15 Khaman Maluach (Duke) – 19:45 #NBADraft #MarchMadness #ThomasHaugh #KonKnueppel #KhamanMaluach #DraftStock #NBAProspects #LockedOnNBA #DukeBasketball #FloridaGators Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Head to 5-hourENERGY.com to find over 15 flavors to choose from, including Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and Peach-Mango. Need one now? Grab a 5-hour ENERGY shot at your local grocery or convenience store—they’re everywhere! Stock up today and stay energized. WayFair After the holiday hustle, there’s nothing like giving your home a little TLC. Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Prizepicks Now’s the perfect time to join. Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get the bonus, it’s guaranteed. PrizePicks—Run Your Game! Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. NBA Draft analyst Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies and current author of the NBA Big Board newsletter is joined by Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft), James Barlowe, and Leif Thulin to breakdown the NBA Draft. Rafael & Team gives passionate NBA Draft fans a deep look into the NBA Draft with great guests, Mock Draft, player rankings, and of course BIG BOARDs. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network.