Episodes
Dakota Schmidt from Ridiculous Upside joins the show today to discuss his thoughts on the first week of the G-League bubble and his first impressions of Jonathan Kuminga, Jalen Green, Daishen Nix and Isaiah Todd. We also share thoughts on a few of the 2020 NBA Draft picks playing in Orlando --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rafael-barlowe/support
Published 02/15/21
Published 02/15/21
In this episode my brother James and I discuss the 2020 NBA draft class through the first month of the season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rafael-barlowe/support
Published 02/12/21
My guest Kuzey Kiliç and I discuss the progress of Usman Garuba, Roko Prkacin, Josh Giddey, Augustin Ubal, Juhann Begarin, Alperen Sengün and the 2021 NBA Draft international class. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rafael-barlowe/support
Published 02/01/21
My Mock Draft lottery 1.0 is finally here! 0:41 -  1. Detroit Pistons - Cade Cunningham 6:42 - 2. Washinton Wizards - Evan Mobley 9:20 - 3. Minnesota Timberwolves - Jonathan Kuminga 13:38 - 4. New Orleans Pelicans - Jalen Green 17:57 - 5. Sacramento Kings - Scottie Barnes 20:36 - 6. Oklahoma City Thunder -  Jalen Suggs 23:28 - 7. Oklahoma City Thunder - Jalen Johnson 26:38 - 8. Houston Rockets - James Bouknight 30:13 - 9. Orlando Magic - Moses Moody 32:48 - 10. Chicago Bulls -...
Published 01/26/21
This episode appeared on my NBA Draft Junkies Show on the Nothin But Net channel on Dash radio that comes on every Monday morning at 10am central. I break down my top 5 prospects at each position as of January 18, 2021 Point Guards :39 - Cade Cunningham 2:31 - Jalen Suggs 4:08 - Sharife Cooper 8:51 - Jaden Springer 11:26 - David Johnson Shooting Guards 12:30 - Jalen Green 14:08 - James Bouknight 16:35 - Keon Johnson 20:18 - Cam Thomas 22:46 - Josh Christopher 25:23 - BJ...
Published 01/18/21
Vrenz Bleijenbergh a 6'10" point forward who happens to be one of my favorite under the radar prospects joins the NBA Draft Junkies podcast to talk about his basketball journey and how he hopes to become only the 2nd player from Belgium to be drafted and the 1st to make it to the NBA.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rafael-barlowe/support
Published 01/13/21
Vrenz Bleijenbergh a 6'10" point forward who happens to be one of my favorite under the radar prospects joins the NBA Draft Junkies podcast to talk about his basketball journey and how he hopes to become only the 2nd player from Belgium to be drafted and the 1st to make it to the NBA.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rafael-barlowe/support
Published 01/11/21
Mikey Visenberg from the Viseland podcast discusses his under the radar prospects that have caught his eye this season. 6:50 - Under the radar prospects 8:00 - Kai Jones 15:15 - Day'Ron Sharpe 19:50 - Miles McBride 26:21 - Romeo Weems 27:50 - David Johnson 28:44 - Aaron Henry 32:45 - Tavion Kinsey 36:34 - Yves Pons 41:35 - Tavion Kinsey II 46:05 - Jason Preston 52:40 - Jalen Wilson 59:17 - Chris Duarte --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rafael-barlowe/support
Published 01/09/21
In this episode I share my thoughts on a few prospects I've studied over the last few weeks. 0:53 - Cade Cunningham 2:52 - Jalen Suggs 5:10 - Evan Mobley 7:29 - James Bouknight 9:25 - Josh Christopher 16:13 - Moses Moody 19:11 - Cam Thomas 23:23 - BJ Boston 26:13 - Jalen Johnson 32:24 - Keyontae Johnson 35:55 - Dalano Banton 39:52 - Vrenz Bleijenbergh 43:44 - Usman Garuba --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rafael-barlowe/support
Published 01/05/21
Elias Rodriguez is an up and coming NBA scout who stopped by the NBA Draft Junkies podcast to discuss his top 10 prospects in this 2021 draft class.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rafael-barlowe/support
Published 01/05/21
Spencer Weber returns to the NBA Draft Junkies Podcast to talk his top prospects in the 2021 NBA Draft --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rafael-barlowe/support
Published 01/05/21
I'm back! In this episode I talk 2021 international prospects with international scouting guru Kuzey Kilic.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rafael-barlowe/support
Published 01/04/21
Last podcast for the 2020 NBA Draft class... I present to you my western conference draft grades... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rafael-barlowe/support
Published 12/01/20
Now that the draft is finally over, I can give my draft grades. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rafael-barlowe/support
Published 11/24/20
Mock Draft 3.0 is finally here! With all the trades expected to happen between now and the draft, the order is going to look totally different.    1:02 - #1 - Minnesota Timberwolves - LaMelo Ball  2:46 - #2 - Golden State Warriors - James Wiseman  5:03 - #3 - Charlotte Hornets - Anthony Edwards  6:34 - #4 - Chicago Bulls - Deni Avdija  10:18 - #5 - Cleveland Cavaliers - Obi Toppin  12:31 - #6 - Atlanta Hawks - Devin Vassell  15:11 - #7 - Detroit Pistons - Killian Hayes  17:02 - #8 -...
Published 11/17/20
Natan Johnson-Potter stops by the NBA Draft Junkies podcast to discuss his 2020 NBA Draft Big Board.   1:24 - Killian Hayes  7:00 - Onyeka Okongwu  10:46 - Anthony Edwards  14:52 - Deni Avdija  21:48 - LaMelo Ball  26:02 - James Wiseman  31:38 - Saddiq Bey  35:11 - Obi Toppin  42:03 - Devin Vassell  46:42 - Kira Lewis  50:56 - Aaron Nesmith  54:39 - Tyrese Maxey  59:13 - RJ Hampton  1:03:57 - Cole Anthony --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rafael-barlowe/support
Published 11/14/20
He's baaack. A lot of people thought Will was crazy in the last episode when he chose Aleksej Pokusevski as the #1 pick. The comments on his selections were divided big time, but only time will tell if he's a genius or insane..Today he returns to for picks 11-20..   5:19 - #11 - Spurs - Patrick Williams  12:10 - #12 - Kings - Deni Avdija  18:31 - #13 - Pelicans - Desmond Bane  25:40 - #14 - Celtics - James Wiseman  33:58 - #15 - Magic - Malachi Flynn   39:43 - #16 - Blazers - Josh...
Published 11/14/20
High Schooler Will Morris drops arguably the most shocking mock lottery since I've started this series. He makes a strong case for taking Aleksej Pokusevski #1 and while Anthony Edwards falls to the Cavs at number 5.   1:53 - #1 Wolves - Aleksej Pokusevski  11:40 - #2 Warriors - Devin Vassell  19:52 - #3 Hornets - Killian Hayes  27:03 - #4 Bulls - LaMelo Ball  34:14 - #5 Cavs - Anthony Edwards  40:20 - #6 Hawks - Isaac Okoro  47:12 - #7 Pistons - Onyeka Okongwu  50:17 - #8 Knicks -...
Published 11/05/20
In this interview Curtis Hollis speaks on his unconventional path to fulfill his dream to become and NBA player. We discuss his high school and JUCO career along with his experience playing in LaVar Ball's JBA league where he played with LaMelo and LiAngelo Ball while traveling across Europe.  After a successful tour in the JBA, Hollis landed a job in Germany where he averaged 22.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 3.0 steals per game in 18 games.  Now back in back in the Dallas area,...
Published 11/03/20
Lee from the Which Carolina podcast and NBA Draft contributor for Hoops Prospects joins the NBA Draft Junkie podcast to discuss the lottery picks for his 2020 NBA Mock Draft.  3:40 - #1 - Minnesota Timberwolves - Anthony Edwards 6:21 - #2 - Golden State Warriors - Tyrese Haliburton 12:04 - #3 - Charlotte Hornets - LaMelo Ball 18:13 - #4 - Chicago Bulls - Deni Avdija 24:02 - #5 - Cleveland Cavaliers - Onyeka Okongwu 29:27 - #6 - Atlanta Hawks - Patrick Williams 33:00 - #7 - Detroit...
Published 10/29/20
In part 3 of his 2020 Mock Draft, Alex Pugh explain why he isn't as high on Auburn's Isaac Okoro as others and has him dropping to the Celtics at #26..   4:13 - #21 - Philadelphia 76ers - Tyrell Terry  8:31 - #22 - Denver Nuggets - Aleksej Pokusevski  12:49 - #23 - Utah Jazz - Robert Woodard  15:54 - #24 - Milwaukee Bucks  - Desmond Bane  18:53 - #25 - OKC Thunder - Malachi Flynn  23:49 - #26- BOSTON CELTICS - ISAAC OKORO  31:58 - #27 - New York Knicks - Josh Green   37:43 - #28 - Los...
Published 10/28/20
Oklahoma City Thunder fan Thunder Dustin jumps on the podcast to discuss his draft board for the OKC...   0:53 - Intro  2:29 - CP3 trade options  13:00 - Precious Achiuwa  22:50 - Jalen Smith  25:35 - Jahmi'Us Ramsey  33:29 - Jaden McDaniels  43:15 - RJ Hampton  47:00 - Xavier Tillman --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rafael-barlowe/support
Published 10/27/20
Noah Magaro-George who covers the San Antonio Spurs for Pounding the Rock of SB Nation drops by the podcast to talk about his draft board for the San Antonio Spurs.    0:30 - Introduction/background   9:35 - Spurs needs in 2020 NBA Draft  10:47 - Killian Hayes   15:00 -  Addressing the frontcourt needs   15:29 - James Wiseman  15:54 - Patrick Williams  18:48 - Swinging for the fences  19:07 - Aleksej Pokusevski  24:23 - Kira Lewis  30:54 - Theo Maledon  34:12 - Leandro...
Published 10/24/20
Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast break podcast returns to discuss the second half of his 2020 NBA Mock Draft....   1:12 - Celebrating the Los Angeles Lakers 17th NBA championship   10:43 - #15 - Orlando Magic - RJ Hampton  15:39 - #16 - Portland Trailblazers - Alexsej Pokusevski   21:35 - #17 - Minnesota Timberwolves - Precious Achiuwa  26:21 - #18 - Dallas Mavericks - Cole Anthony  30:48 - #19 - Brooklyn Nets - Jahmi'Us Ramsey  37:20 - #20 - Miami Heat - Grant Riller  40:04 -...
Published 10/23/20