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   E56 · 12 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

   Are We Sleeping on Arkansas’ J.J. Andrews? Why He Belongs in the Top 5 Conversation

   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?

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   E55 · 11 Sep 2026 · 43 min

   Duke Is Loaded, But Is Patrick Ngongba II Their Best 2027 NBA Draft Prospect?

   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.

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   E54 · 10 Sep 2026 · 48 min

   Is the Quentin Coleman Hype Real?

   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?

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   E53 · 9 Sep 2026 · 42 min

   Dylan Mingo: One of 2027’s Most Exciting Prospects and Baylor’s Next Lottery Pick?

   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?

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   E52 · 8 Sep 2026 · 44 min

   The NBA Is Getting Bigger: Is That Good News for Motiejus Krivas?

   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.

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   E50 · 4 Sep 2026 · 51 min

   Thomas Haugh Will Be Almost 24 on Draft Night.....Does It Matter?

   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?

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   E49 · 3 Sep 2026 · 1 hr

   What Should We Make of Braylon Mullins’ Freshman Season?

   UConn sophomore Braylon Mullins entered college with a reputation as an elite shooter but connected on just 33% of his threes during an injury-affected freshman season. Was it simply an off year, and could a healthy Mullins emerge as a lottery pick in the 2027 NBA Draft?

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   E48 · 2 Sep 2026 · 1 hr

   What More Can Tyler Tanner Do to Improve His Draft Stock?

   Tyler Tanner broke out as one of college basketball’s top guards last season, averaging 19.5 points and 5.1 assists after averaging just 5.7 points as a freshman. Now back at Vanderbilt for his junior year, the question is whether Tanner can improve his NBA Draft stock when his biggest concern—his size at 6'0"—is something he simply can’t change.

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   E47 · 1 Sep 2026 · 50 min

   What Should We Expect From Baba Oladotun as a Freshman?

   For years, Baba Oladotun has been viewed as one of the most talented prospects in his class. The skilled forward emerged as an elite recruit early in high school, spent time in the conversation for the No. 1 player in his class and even drew Kevin Durant comparisons because of his combination of size, perimeter skill and shot-making.

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    E46 · 29 Aug 2026 · 50 min

    Is Maximo Adams a One-and-Done NBA Draft Prospect?

    Maximo Adams enters North Carolina as a highly regarded freshman, but James believes the 6'7" forward is being underrated as an NBA prospect — and could ultimately play his way into the lottery of the 2027 NBA Draft.