In the recent episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin delved into the top shooters in the 2025 NBA Draft class. Leif offered insights on several prospects, highlighting their shooting abilities and potential impact at the next level.

1:38 – Leif shares his thoughts on the NBA Combine.
4:11 – Koby Brea
6:16 – Tre Johnson
13:25 – Kon Knueppel
19:31 – Ace Bailey
24:00 – Jase Richardson
26:34 – Walter Clayton Jr.
28:21 – Chaz Lanier

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In this NBA Combine mailbag edition of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe answers ten of the hottest draft-related after the 2025 NBA Combine in Chicago. He breaks down the biggest risers from the 2025 NBA Combine, explores how much the Combine and Pro Days really matter in the draft process, and dives into roster strategy for teams like OKC, Portland, and Philly. Rafael shares his thoughts on whether the Spurs should go all-in for Giannis Antetokounmpo, how Brooklyn should handle its four first-rounders, and what Dallas might do with Cooper Flagg. Notably, he explains why—despite the buzz—he doesn’t view Maxime Raynaud or Cedric Coward as true draft risers.

⏱️ Episode Timestamps:

1:41 – Who were the biggest risers from the 2025 NBA Combine?
6:22 – Does the NBA Combine really matter?
10:48 – Are Pro Days really important?
14:15 – Who is the best fit for the Oklahoma City Thunder at number 15?
15:16 – Would I personally trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo if I were the San Antonio Spurs?
17:22 – What should the Portland Trail Blazers do at number 11?
19:30 – Should the Philadelphia 76ers trade the number three pick for a veteran?
23:30 – The Brooklyn Nets have four picks in the first round. Who should they take?
28:48 – Thoughts on China's Hansen Yang.
31:04 – Will the Dallas Mavericks keep or trade Cooper Flagg?

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On the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe sits down with one of the 2025 draft’s biggest enigmas—Cedric Coward. Taped last week in Chicago following a post-workout interview at the NBA Combine, Coward discusses his meteoric rise from Division III Willamette to Eastern Washington, and eventually to Duke via the transfer portal. A strong showing in Chicago, including lights-out shooting and impressive measurements, has vaulted him into the first-round conversation —despite logging just six games this season at Washington State. In this episode, Coward details his day-to-day in the pre-draft process, how he's preparing for the next level, and shares a powerful message for anyone chasing a nontraditional path to the league.

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