
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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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 Haug
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 pot

SWEET 16 X-FACTORS: Duke vs Arizona - Carter Bryant, Tyrese Proctor, Isaiah Evans & Caleb Love
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 defendin

SWEET 16 X-FACTORS: Grant Nelson, Egor Demin, Walter Clayton Jr., Alex Condon & Derik Queen (Ep. 1)
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 De
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’

NCAA Tournament Buzz: Kasparas Jakucionis, Egor Demin, Liam McNeeley, John Tonje & Bennett Stirtz
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 a