NBA DRAFT WATCH: Jeremiah Fears shines, Cooper Flagg’s Injury & JT Toppin’s Dominance and more..

On the latest Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin break down the standout performances from Wednesday and Thursday's NCAA Conference Tournament action. They discuss Jeremiah Fears’ back-to-back strong showings in the SEC Tournament and how his stock is rising. The duo also dives into Cooper Flagg’s ankle injury, debating whether Duke should sit him until the Round of 32, and how his absence could expand Kon Knueppel’s role, especially after his impressive game against Georgia Tech. They also highlight three Texas-based prospects—Texas Tech’s JT Toppin, Texas’ Tre Johnson, and Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe—analyzing Toppin’s dominant three-game stretch and why his rising NBA buzz doesn’t fully align with his production. They address Johnson’s shooting slump while noting Texas' continued tournament run and discuss Edgecombe’s draft range as the postseason unfolds. Additionally, they talk about Collin Murray-Boyles, whose season and likely his career at South Carolina has come to an end, but how his late-season flashes of improved shooting range could influence his draft stock.

Time Stamps:
2:14 – Thursday's Games
3:40 – Jeremiah Fears
9:53 – Collin Murray-Boyles
13:24 – Cooper Flagg
15:06 – Kon Knueppel
20:32 – JT Toppin
25:46 – Tre Johnson
30:14 – VJ Edgecombe

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