
Locked On NBA Big Board - NBA Draft Podcast
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 of course Big Boards, the Locked On NBA Big Board is part of the the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.
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Why Nolan Traore Has PROVEN He's a Lottery Pick + Neoklis Avdalas Interview | NBA Draft Podcast
In the final installment of the "Passport Prospects" series on the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe spotlights three international guards with intriguing draft potential. He opens with Nolan Traore, a French point guard who began the season with top-five buzz but has since slipped in consensus rankings.

Passport Prospects: Noa Essengue and Hugo Gonzalez Lead 2025's Top International Wings
In Part 2 of the Passport Prospects series, Rafael Barlowe shares his personal scouting reports on the top international wings eligible for the 2025 NBA Draft. He opens the episode by explaining why he’s so passionate about international scouting, then dives into detailed evaluations of Noa Essengue, Hugo Gonzalez, Noa
In Part 1 of a 3-part series titled Passport Prospects, Rafael Barlowe breaks down the top big men from the international ranks in the 2025 NBA Draft class on the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast. He shares his thoughts on Joan Beringer (France) and the promise he’s shown early, Bogi Markovic (Serbia) and his intriguing
In a recent episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, hosts Rafael Barlowe and Krysten Peek explored the significant impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals on the 2025 NBA Draft class. They discussed how NIL opportunities have made it financially advantageous for some prospects to return to college, even

Draft Deadline Drama: Labaron Philon Withdraws Mid-Episode, Jamir Watkins & RJ Luis Stay In
On the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe dissect the pivotal draft decisions made by several underclassmen ahead of the NBA draft withdrawal deadline. They delve into the choices of Jamir Watkins, Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Adou Thiero, and RJ Luis Jr., all of whom hav
In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, hosts Rafael Barlowe, James Barlowe, and Leif Thulin engage in a focused and fiery debate on what the Philadelphia 76ers should do with the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. While the consensus around the league favors Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey—valued fo