James’ Big Board 1.0: Rising Stars, Falling Stocks, and a Spirited Debate On the Race for No. 1

In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe challenges James Barlowe on his recently released Big Board 1.0, sparking a spirited debate over the 2025 NBA Draft's potential number one pick. Rafael argues that the top spot remains a three-man race between Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and Ace Bailey, while James contends it’s narrowed to just Flagg and Harper, questioning Bailey’s viability as a true contender. The discussion transitions to rising and falling prospects, with both hosts offering insights on players like Egor Demin, Khaman Maluach, Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears, and VJ Edgecombe. Rafael highlights the meteoric rise of certain prospects, while James defends his rankings, sharing his top 10 players and the reasoning behind his evaluations. The episode delivers a dynamic mix of prospect analysis and draft debate, offering a must-listen for NBA scouting enthusiasts. 

Timestamps: 

2:50 - The race for number one. 

15:14 - Egor Demin. 

16:50 - Khaman Maluach. 

18:55 - Tre Johnson. 

22:23 - Jeremiah Fears. 

26:06 - VJ Edgecombe. 

29:25 - Kasparas Jakucionis. 

31:52 - Kasparas Jakucionis vs Noa Essengue.