In this episode of the Locked On Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe dive into the exciting world of the NBA Draft with their Mock Draft 1.0. Using Tankathon.com’s lottery simulator, they simulate the draft order, and the Toronto Raptors, with just a 26% chance, win the lottery and land the coveted No. 1 pick. The Raptors choose Cooper Flagg, the early favorite to go first overall in next June’s NBA Draft. The episode takes listeners into the Barlowe Brothers' home offices, which they turned into an NBA war room, as they analyze and critique each other’s picks for the projected lottery selections. Part one of this two-part series focuses exclusively on the lottery picks, with insights into each team's needs and how the top talent could fit their rosters. Enjoy this interactive and insightful breakdown of the upcoming NBA Draft landscape!

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.

In this episode of Locked On NBA Big Board, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe dive into ESPN’s latest No. 1 pick odds, with Cooper Flagg leading the pack at 51%, followed by Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, and Nolan Traore. The brothers discuss an NBA executive's comments on the importance of keeping an open mind in the draft process, particularly regarding Flagg’s offensive upside and potential as a franchise player. They also break down Bailey and Harper's performances in Rutgers’ recent scrimmage, sharing their insights on how each player’s game is evolving. Finally, the Barlowe brothers highlight Hamad Mousa's impressive performance at Dayton's scrimmage, which gained traction online, and explore his rising sleeper potential. 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.

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, hosts Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin dive into Arkansas Basketball's revamped roster under new head coach John Calipari, exploring the Razorbacks’ NBA prospects for the 2024-25 season. After securing the No. 1 ranked transfer portal class, Calipari brought in familiar faces from Kentucky, including DJ Wagner, Adou Thiero, and Zvonimir Ivisic. They also discuss the return of Trevon Brazile, who decided to stay for his third year in Fayetteville after considering both the NBA Draft and the transfer portal. The hosts analyze Brazile’s potential to regain his draft stock and shine in Calipari’s system. Finally, Rafael and Leif break down Arkansas’ impressive freshman class, featuring Karter Knox, Boogie Fland, and Billy Richmond, all of whom stuck with Calipari despite his move. With Arkansas fielding a mix of transfers, a key returner, and a highly touted freshman class, the hosts debate who will emerge as the Razorbacks' top NBA draft prospect.