In the latest episode of the Locked on NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe break down standout performances from the weekend’s college basketball games. The episode kicks off with a discussion of Georgetown freshman Thomas Sorber, who had a dominant showing against Providence. Next, the conversation shifts to Duke’s Cooper Flagg, with Rafael praising Flagg’s ability to excel despite Wake Forest’s physical defensive approach. The brothers then highlight Texas freshman Tre Johnson, who exploded for 24 points in the second half to lead a 22-point comeback. They also analyze Ace Bailey’s struggles with efficiency, with James noting positive signs despite a 4-of-17 shooting performance. Finally, the Barlowe brothers wrap up by discussing Michigan State’s Jase Richardson, an analytics favorite, and his career-high 20 points against Rutgers.

Time Stamps
Thomas Sorber – 2:25
Cooper Flagg – 9:42
Tre Johnson – 15:35
Ace Bailey – 23:15
Jase Richardson – 27:44

In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Richard Stayman dive into all things North Carolina basketball.

They open by discussing the Tar Heels' recent five-star commitment from Caleb Wilson, a top 2025 recruit.Richard breaks down Wilson’s game, explaining why he views him as a top-five prospect in his class.

The conversation shifts to North Carolina freshman Ian Jackson, with both hosts praising his recent strong play and debating his potential draft range.

In the final segment, they turn their attention to highly-touted freshman Drake Powell, who started the season as high as 12th on Rafael’s draft board but is no longer viewed as a lottery pick by him. Richard also shares his evaluation of Powell’s draft outlook.

The episode concludes with a candid discussion on the state of North Carolina basketball, highlighting the program’s struggles and decline since their Final Four run, despite strong recruiting classes in recent years.

Timestamps

Caleb Wilson: 2:30
Ian Jackson: 12:00
Drake Powell: 19: 36
What’s Wrong with North Carolina Basketball? 24: 54

In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe conducted a draft stock pulse check, diving into the trajectories of several prospects. They kicked things off by evaluating Baylor's VJ Edgecombe, who is coming off his best game of the season against Kansas State, with both agreeing that his stock is trending upward. Next, they discussed Arkansas's Boogie Fland, who is out for the season, debating whether he is still a first-round pick or if he should return to school. The conversation then shifted to BYU's Egor Demin, where Rafael and James differed—Rafael believes Demin should return to school to address his inefficiencies, while James argued that NBA teams might still take a chance on him. Lastly, they analyzed Auburn freshman Tahaad Pettiford, questioning why he isn’t receiving more draft buzz despite excelling in SEC play and stepping up in key games, including leading Auburn to two wins without Johnni Broome. The duo highlighted Pettiford’s impactful play on the best team in the nation and debated whether his contributions are being overlooked.

Timestamps

VJ Edgecombe - 2:08
Boogie Fland - 12:37
Egor Demin - 22:38
Tahaard Pettiford - 30:48