Podcast · Sport
by James Barlowe, Rafael Barlowe · English · Sport
Hosted by brothers Rafael and James Barlowe, the NBA Draft Junkies Podcast delivers sharp, unfiltered insight into the world of NBA Draft prospects and beyond. With years of scouting experience and a deep passion for player development, the Barlowe brothers break down film, evaluate future stars, an
13 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 33 minNew
The Oklahoma City Thunder rookies continue to impress, as Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz delivered another pair of standout performances Monday night. Rafael and James break down the latest from the 2026 NBA rookie class, including AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson and Kingston Flemings, before discussing the reaction to Rafael's recent Rob Dillingham article.
E78 · 12 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 21 minNew
The Barlowe brothers are back for a rare Sunday edition of NBA Draft Junkies Live, making up Friday's postponed episode with a rundown of the latest basketball news and performances. Rafael and James break down the Cameron Boozer vs. Caleb Wilson matchup, big games from Darius Acuff, the steady play of Mavericks rookie Sergio de Larrea, the new Atlas High School International League, and the latest college exhibition and secret scrimmage action.
E77 · 9 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa made his NBA preseason debut, while Brayden Burries, Caleb Wilson and Kingston Flemings delivered encouraging performances. Rafael and James break down the latest from the 2026 rookie class, including why James believes Milwaukee should make Burries a featured player this season.
E76 · 8 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Darryn Peterson bounced back with 23 points after a rough preseason debut, while Oklahoma City's rookies are making an immediate impression with back-to-back strong performances. Rafael and James break down the latest from the 2026 NBA Draft class, including Yaxel Lendeborg, Cameron Boozer and whether the defending powerhouse Thunder have added even more young talent.
E75 · 7 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
The 2026 NBA rookie class has officially hit the floor, and Rafael and James are breaking down their first impressions from the preseason debuts. From strong performances by Darius Acuff and Cameron Carr to tougher nights for Darryn Peterson and Yaxel Lendeborg, we discuss what stood out and what, if anything, these early performances tell us.
E74 · 6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Rafael and James are back with the NBA Draft Junkies Friday Rundown, covering Jalen Duren's $200 million deal, the uncertainty surrounding Dalton Knecht's future with the Lakers and Memphis waiving former lottery pick Jordan Hawkins. They also head to the grassroots and international side of the game with the Border League in Las Vegas and Australian guard Luke Paul's commitment to Duke.
E73 · 6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
The 2026 Border League brought some of the country's top high school programs and prospects to Las Vegas, giving us an early look at many of the players we'll be following throughout the season. Rafael and James recap the weekend and share their thoughts on Beckham Black, Yann Kamagate, Benji Berreout, DeMarcus Henry, Josiah Rose and several other standouts.
E72 · 2 Oct 2026 · 43 min
After showing flashes at NC State and testing the 2026 NBA Draft waters, Matt Able heads to North Carolina with an opportunity to make a major sophomore leap. Rafael and James break down Able's game, his fit under Mike Malone and why James believes he's a better NBA prospect than several players at his position currently ranked ahead of him.
E71 · 1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
It's Mailbag Wednesday on NBA Draft Junkies, and Rafael and James are answering questions directly from the audience. From early Rookie of the Year candidates and the 2027 NBA Draft to the Border League and OTE Combine measurements, we're talking NBA, draft prospects, high school basketball and everything in between.
E70 · 30 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Hugo Yimga has been on NBA radars for years, but the French prospect continues to add new dimensions to his game every time we see him. Rafael and James break down Yimga's development, his expanding offensive skill set and whether a potentially significant role this season could help him emerge as the top international prospect in the 2027 NBA Draft.
E69 · 29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
NBA Media Day is here, and it didn't take long for some major storylines to emerge around the league. Rafael and James discuss the latest on Jalen Duren, Brandon Ingram's surprising injury news, Ja Morant's role in Portland and some of the players who showed up looking noticeably different.
E68 · 26 Sep 2026 · 47 min
Rob Dillingham is headed to Charlotte and entering a critical third NBA season with his third team. Rafael and James discuss whether returning home to North Carolina can finally give the former lottery pick the opportunity to showcase his talent and what the move means for Christian Anderson and the Hornets’ young backcourt.
E67 · 26 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Rafael and James are back with the NBA Draft Junkies Friday Rundown, covering the biggest stories of the week across the NBA, college basketball, recruiting, grassroots and international hoops. This week’s show covers Jalen Duren, Kawhi Leonard, Miikka Muurinen’s eligibility, the Rivals recruiting controversy, Beckham Black, Jordan Page, Cooper Flagg and more.
E66 · 25 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
Stefan Joksimović enters this season with a reputation as the top international prospect in the 2027 NBA Draft. The question now is whether he'll actually get the opportunity to show why.
E65 · 24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
Tonight is all about your questions. Rafael and James are going LIVE on YouTube and Facebook for an NBA Draft Junkies Mailbag, taking questions directly from the audience about the 2027 NBA Draft and more
E64 · 23 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Colben Landrew arrives at UConn as a consensus five-star recruit with a decorated résumé from Wheeler High School in Georgia, one of the country's most respected high school basketball programs. Now he steps into a UConn program loaded with talent and potential NBA prospects, creating one of the more interesting situations to follow in the 2027 NBA Draft.
E63 · 22 Sep 2026 · 56 min
Dash Daniels has long been viewed as one of the more intriguing defensive prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft, but questions about his offensive ceiling have followed him throughout his development. After an impressive start highlighted by a career high 24 points and 12 rebounds, Rafael and James discuss whether we're witnessing a legitimate offensive leap or simply an encouraging small sample from the 18-year-old Australian guard.
E62 · 20 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
We're switching things up on Fridays. Instead of focusing on one NBA Draft prospect, Rafael and James take a trip around the basketball world to discuss the biggest stories from the week across the NBA, college basketball, recruiting, the NBA Draft and international basketball.
E61 · 18 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
After an up-and-down freshman season at Virginia Tech, Neoklis Avdalas gets a fresh start at North Carolina with new head coach Michael Malone. Rafael and James discuss what makes the 6'9" playmaker so intriguing, where he fits positionally at the NBA level and whether Malone can unlock the potential that once made Avdalas one of their favorite prospects.
E60 · 17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Tonight is all about your questions. Rafael and James are going LIVE on YouTube and Facebook for an NBA Draft Junkies Mailbag, taking questions directly from the audience about the 2027 NBA Draft and more.
E59 · 16 Sep 2026 · 57 min
After averaging 17.8 points per game during a standout freshman season at Baylor, Tounde Yessoufou entered the transfer portal as one of the biggest names available before ultimately landing at St. John’s. Rafael and James discuss what to expect from Yessoufou as a sophomore, what he still needs to improve and whether another year of college basketball can elevate his NBA Draft stock.
E58 · 15 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
North Carolina freshman Sayon Keita arrives in Chapel Hill after developing in FC Barcelona's system and gaining experience against professionals in Spain and the EuroLeague. In a 2027 NBA Draft that could be light on first-round centers, could the young seven-footer's combination of size, youth and upside make him the first big man off the board?
E57 · 14 Sep 2026 · 30 min
Alcorn State GM Monta Ellis joins Rafael Barlowe to discuss his transition from NBA star to college basketball executive and why he chose to take on the challenge of helping build the Alcorn State men's basketball program. Ellis reflects on Mississippi's golden era of basketball, his development and NBA career, while also discussing NIL, roster construction, fundraising, recruiting and his vision for the future of Alcorn State basketball.
E56 · 12 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Arkansas freshman J.J. Andrews enters college with elite production, impressive physical tools and one of the strongest winning résumés in the 2027 NBA Draft class. So why isn't he receiving more top five buzz?
E55 · 11 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Patrick Ngongba II more than doubled his scoring during a breakout sophomore season and looked like a potential first-round pick before a foot injury interrupted his momentum. Now back at Duke, Rafael and James discuss whether Ngongba can take another leap, how his game translates to the modern NBA and whether he could ultimately become the first Blue Devil selected in the 2027 NBA Draft.
E54 · 10 Sep 2026 · 48 min
llinois freshman Quentin Coleman has gone from an under-the-radar recruit to one of the fastest-rising names in the 2027 NBA Draft conversation. James is buying the hype, but does Coleman have the talent and opportunity at Illinois to emerge as a one-and-done prospect?
E53 · 9 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Baylor freshman Dylan Mingo brings NBA positional size, a 6'10" wingspan and an intriguing combination of ball handling and offensive creativity to Waco. But his NBA ceiling could ultimately depend on two major questions: Is he a point guard or a shooting guard, and can he become a consistent outside shooter?
E52 · 8 Sep 2026 · 44 min
Arizona’s Motiejus Krivas is a massive 7'2", 260-pound center with the size and skill to potentially become one of the most dominant players in college basketball. Rafael and James break down his NBA potential and debate how valuable an old-school interior center can be as the NBA begins trending bigger again.
E51 · 5 Sep 2026 · 39 min
Amari Allen emerged as one of the biggest freshman surprises in the SEC and put himself firmly on the NBA Draft radar with his versatility and all-around production. But after being listed at 6'8" by Alabama, his combine measurements raised a fascinating question: Should finding out a prospect is shorter than expected actually change how we evaluate the player we already watched?
E50 · 4 Sep 2026 · 51 min
Thomas Haugh has spent the past two seasons on NBA radars but has repeatedly chosen to return to Florida rather than enter the draft. Now approaching 24 years old on 2027 draft night, what can Haugh show scouts that they haven't already seen—and can another year actually improve his stock?
Hosted by brothers Rafael and James Barlowe, the NBA Draft Junkies Podcast delivers sharp, unfiltered insight into the world of NBA Draft prospects and beyond. With years of scouting experience and a deep passion for player development, the Barlowe brothers break down film, evaluate future stars, an
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