Draft Stock Rollercoaster: SEC’s Brutal Schedule and Its Impact on Top 2025 NBA Prospects

In this episode of the Locked on NBA Big Board podcast, hosts Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin dive into the top NBA prospects from the SEC, which they argue is the strongest and most competitive conference in college basketball this season. With numerous ranked teams and a grueling conference schedule, Rafael and Leif discuss how the SEC’s tough slate creates a high-pressure environment that could lead to inconsistent performances from its top players. They break down the potential draft implications for freshmen like Texas' Tre Johnson, Oklahoma's Jeremiah Feara, Alabama's Lebaron Philon, Derrion Reid, and fellow freshmen Asa Newell and Boogie Fland, as well as sophomore standout and projected first-round pick Collin Murray-Boyles. The hosts provide insights on how these prospects could rise or fall on draft boards depending on how they handle the challenges of the SEC's brutal competition.

Timestamps

Tre Johnson - 4:26
Collin Murray-Boyles - 6:06
Jeremiah Fears - 15:40
Labaron Philon - 20:27
Derrion Reid - 23:41
Asa Newell - 27:27
Arkansas Prospects - 31:17