Scouting Tales: First Impressions of Cooper Flagg, Trae Young, Anthony Edwards & More As Prep Stars

In this special episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, hosts Rafael Barlowe and Krysten Peek take a trip down memory lane, sharing their first impressions of future and current NBA stars during their high school days. The duo discusses their initial thoughts on standout prospects like Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, and Jeremiah Fears, while also reminiscing about the first time they watched Deandre Ayton, Trae Young, Michael Porter Jr., and Anthony Edwards as prep stars. With a blend of storytelling and scouting insight, this episode offers a unique perspective on the early moments that defined these players’ journeys to basketball stardom.

Timestamps:

First impressions - 3:15
Cooper Flagg - 4:43
Dylan Harper - 12:19
VJ Edgecombe - 14:46
Deandre Ayton - 17:38
Jeremiah Fears - 21:55
Trae Young - 27:35
Michael Porter Jr. - 29:26
Anthony Edwards - 31:15