The Ringer's NBA Draft Show

J. Kyle Mann and Tate Frazier recap this past weekend’s summer league action by discussing their first impressions among some of the rookies and second-year players. They also discuss the ever-changing dynamics of summer league and how the event has evolved throughout the years. (02:24) - Different dynamics around summer league and how the event has evolved(12:23) - Cooper Flagg, Mavs(17:43) - Dylan Harper, Spurs(24:20) - VJ Edgecombe, Sixers(27:47) - Carter Bryant, Spurs(30:21) - Tre Johnson, Wizards(33:36) - Walter Clayton Jr., Jazz(36:48) - Nique Clifford, Kings(39:58) - Yang Hansen, Blazers(42:13) - Derik Queen, Pelicans(46:23) - Joan Beringer and Rob Dillingham, Timberwolves(49:01) - Danny Wolf and Egor Demin, Nets(50:19) - Cody Williams, Jazz(52:22) - Nikola Topic and Brooks Barnhizer, Thunder(56:37) - Hornets summer league reaction(58:10) - Reed Sheppard, Rockets(59:46) - Positive momentums, summer league jersey sightings, and hanging out with Deon Thompson Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Host: J. Kyle MannGuest: Tate FrazierProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann is joined by Danny Chau as they share their expectations for this year’s NBA Summer League. First, they discuss V. J. Edgecombe’s readiness, takeaways from Ace Bailey’s debut, and Kasparas Jakucionis’s struggles. Also, what to expect from the no. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, and how quickly will the Mavs shut him down. Next, the guys discuss the different types of players who participate in Summer League, from the second-year rookies who are still looking to develop to the last-chance players who are hoping to create their moment that leads to a roster spot. (04:09) - V. J. Edgecombe(08:42) - Ace Bailey(14:19) - Kasparas Jakucionis(21:04) - Cooper Flagg(24:23) - Second- and third-year players looking to improve(33:44) - On-the-clock players(41:01) - Fringe roster players(44:37) - Last-chance players You can read Danny Chau’s article mentioned in the episode here. Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Host: J. Kyle MannGuest: Danny ChauProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 2025 NBA draft officially behind us, J. Kyle Mann gets a head start on next year and debuts his 2026 NBA mock draft to discuss some of his top prospects heading into next season. (01:10) - Picks No. 1-5(21:34) - Picks No. 6-10(29:24) - Picks No. 11-14 Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Host: J. Kyle MannProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2025 NBA draft is officially in the books, so J. Kyle Mann is joined by Albert Ghim and Corey Tulaba from No Ceilings to react to the second night of the draft.(04:22) - Sell me on Egor Demin(11:30) - Second-round broadcast enhancements(15:26) - Picks 31-40(43:58) - Picks 41-49(54:19) - Rest of second round and final takeawaysCheck out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more!Host: J. Kyle MannGuests: Albert Ghim and Corey TulabaProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the first round in the books, J. Kyle Mann and Danny Chau get together and react to the first night of the NBA draft.(01:21) Teams in the top five(22:12) Teams in the 6-14 range(46:49) Teams in the 15-30 rangeCheck out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more!Host: J. Kyle MannGuest: Danny ChauProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s draft week, as J. Kyle Mann is joined by Danny Chau to go through the latest draft news and expectations for the first round of the NBA draft on Wednesday night. They discuss how the Finals will affect the draft and offseason, expectations for the Suns now that they've traded Kevin Durant to the Rockets, different prospect scouting reports, and more. (00:00) - Intro(01:46) - Game 7 reaction(05:12) - Draft plans for the new-look Suns(09:46) - Derik Queen, Maryland(16:10) - Which team could make an unexpected move?(23:13) - Predicting the Raptors' draft plans(24:28) - Carter Bryant, Arizona; and Noa Essengue, France(30:24) - Khaman Maluach, Duke(38:08) - Jazz targeting Jeremiah Fears from Oklahoma(44:18) - What direction do the Sixers go?(45:55) - V.J. Edgecombe, Baylor(52:30) - Kon Knueppel, Duke; and Tre Johnson, Texas(56:60) - Danny’s risers(58:38) - Cedric Coward, Washington State(01:00:46) - Collin Murray-Boyles, South Carolina(01:03:24) - Best connective passer in the draft(01:05:20) - Egor Demin, BYU(01:09:00) - Danny Wolf, Michigan Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Host: J. Kyle MannGuest: Danny ChauProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the draft just over a week away, J. Kyle Mann brings on Tate Frazier from One Shining Pod to discuss the stock of different prospects, including Ace Bailey and Kon Knueppel. They debate the different routes the Spurs could take if they draft Dylan Harper, Kevin Durant’s murky future, and which prospect can potentially be the new T.J. McConnell. (00:00) - Intro(03:30) - Desmond Bane trade reaction(07:50) - Kam Jones, Marquette(13:17) - Would you attend the NBA draft if you were invited as a prospect?(16:52) - Dylan Harper or V.J. Edgecombe for the Spurs at no. 2?(19:21) - Where would Kevin Durant be happy playing basketball?(24:34) - Ace Bailey, Rutgers(35:36) - Drake Powell, North Carolina(41:45) - Kon Knueppel, Duke(49:48) - What makes T.J. McConnell so special?(52:32) - Which prospect is the next McConnell? Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Host: J. Kyle MannGuest: Tate FrazierProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the NBA draft just two weeks away, J. Kyle Mann brings on The Athletic's Sam Vecenie to discuss his latest mock draft, the excitement and challenges that come with evaluating players, and the concept of the weak link theory in the NBA. They also explore the potential of various prospects and the factors that could contribute to their success or limitations in the league.(00:00) Intro(01:42) The process of evaluating players(08:22) How Sam builds out his mock using tiers(15:55) On Kasparas Jakucionis from Illinois(17:28) On Carter Bryant from Arizona(22:41) On Collin Murray-Boyles from South Carolina(30:45) On Derik Queen from Maryland(36:28) Are you considering the "weak link theory" when scouting prospects?(43:12) Are there any top-15 prospects that you can see being on the floor in the current Finals?(46:01) Imagining Dylan Harper with the Spurs(54:06) On Tre Johnson from Texas(55:16) On Kon Knueppel from Duke(57:30) On Noah Penda from France(58:26) On Khaman Maluach from Duke(01:02:53) On Noa Essengue from France(01:05:35) On Joan Beringer from France(01:12:25) On Danny Wolf from Michigan(01:17:33) On Maxime Raynaud from StanfordCheck out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Host: J. Kyle MannGuest: Sam VecenieProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann is joined by P3 president Eric Leidersdorf to break down what exactly P3 does and how they help develop athletes (01:44). They discuss the evolution of the company, the significance of the NBA combine, and the importance of understanding athletic traits such as deceleration and strength in basketball (09:02). Eric also describes the concept of "kinematic movers" and talks about how certain players excel despite not being traditionally athletic, the challenges of predicting injuries, and the role of biomechanics in understanding player performance (23:58). Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Host: J. Kyle MannGuest: Eric LeidersdorfProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann is joined by Tate Frazier from One Shining Podcast as they discuss the ongoing debate over evaluating players based on their physical tools versus their game tape, NIL’s effect on the NBA draft, upside for some of the players who decided to return to school, Michigan’s portal haul, and whether Florida can still be an elite team (02:25). Next, they dive into the Charlotte Hornets, as Tate explains why they should draft Tre Johnson, Brandon Miller's role with the franchise, and whether it's time to move on from LaMelo Ball (31:22). Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Host: J. Kyle MannGuest: Tate FrazierProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BYU freshman guard Egor Demin joins J. Kyle Mann to discuss his basketball journey (03:13). They go through how Egor’s time with Real Madrid pushed his love for playing basketball, why he decided to go to BYU instead of playing professionally overseas, the mental experience gained while playing in college, and lessons he took after BYU’s blowout loss to Providence. Egor also shares why he enjoys watching Deni Avdija and Cade Cunningham, his unique passing style, and confidence with playing in the pick-and-roll at the next level. Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! You can read Kyle’s article mentioned in this episode here. Host: J. Kyle MannGuest: Egor DeminProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann is joined by The Ringer’s Danny Chau to process the 2025 NBA draft lottery. The guys discuss the bizarre past three months for the Mavericks, which somehow culminated in them landing the no. 1 pick (and likely Cooper Flagg), despite only having a 1.8 percent chance to do so. They talk through why they’re betting on Flagg’s NBA success and his ability to step into the shadow of Luka Doncic in Dallas. They round out the show by trying to figure out what the Spurs should do with the second overall pick, talking through the Sixers’ options at no. 3, commiserating with the Jazz's and Wizards’ awful lottery luck, and much more. Check out The Ringer's post-lottery mock draft and Danny's latest piece on Cooper Flagg! Host: J. Kyle Mann Guest: Danny Chau Producer: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann begins the show by talking to The Ringer’s Joe House about the upcoming NBA draft class and how some of the top prospects would fare with his beloved Washington Wizards (00:00). Then, 7-foot-1 center Ryan Kalkbrenner joins the show to discuss his evolution at Creighton, NBA hopes, some misconceptions surrounding his game, and more (33:09). Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide here. Host: J. Kyle MannGuests: Ryan Kalkbrenner and Joe HouseProducers: Ben Cruz and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann welcomes CBS's Adam Finkelstein to talk about the evolution of college recruiting, the challenges of assessing young talent, the impact of NIL, and the rise of AI in scouting. Plus, they evaluate the NBA prospects of guys like Boogie Fland, Yaxel Lendeborg, Cooper Flagg, and AJ Dybantsa. After that, Maxwell Baumbach of No Ceilings joins the show to talk about the challenges of identifying hidden talent before getting into emerging prospects like Cedric Coward and Nique Clifford. Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Host: J. Kyle MannGuests: Adam Finkelstein and Max BaumbachProducers: Ben Cruz and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann is joined by Ben Taylor, author of ‘Thinking Basketball’ and creator of the Thinking Basketball YouTube channel, to break down the film and assess the potential of three prospects: Michigan’s Danny Wolf (22:06), Duke’s Khaman Maluach (35:47), and UConn’s Liam McNeeley (47:50).Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more!Host: J. Kyle MannGuest: Ben TaylorProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann is joined by ESPN college basketball analyst and former head coach Tom Crean in a new segment called Expert Witness (03:04). Tom shares his insight from his 20 years in coaching, discussing the importance of developing complete players and what he looked for when recruiting Anthony Edwards, Victor Oladipo, and Dwyane Wade. They also break down the NBA potential of Baylor freshman VJ Edgecombe (23:39), what skills Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper needs to improve to succeed in the NBA (33:24), and Illinois freshman Kasparas Jakucionis’s upside as an efficient scorer (44:40). Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Host: J. Kyle Mann Guest: Tom Crean Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann is joined by The Athletic's senior NBA draft writer, Sam Vecenie as they discuss the ever-growing interest in the NBA draft and how Sam manages to scout players while living halfway across the world in Australia (01:50). While discussing his scouting process, Sam shares his scouting report on BYU freshman guard Egor Demin and why he compares scouting to math (08:32). Next, they discuss which prospects climbed up the draft board and which ones have dropped, starting off with Arizona freshman guard Carter Bryant (18:45). They then debate whether Georgetown freshman Thomas Sorber has the athleticism to make it as a modern-day NBA big (31:02), and what type of role is best for Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey’s development (35:12). Lastly, they discuss the NBA potential of underrated prospects Collin Murray-Boyles from South Carolina and Cedric Coward from Washington State (45:45). Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Host: J. Kyle Mann Guest: Sam Vecenie Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Danny Chau discuss Rutgers's freshman wing Ace Bailey and his potential at the next level (03:44). They discuss player comps for Bailey, his shooting and athleticism, and whether there are any good fits for him among the teams atop the lottery standings. Next, the guys discuss the NBA potentials of two freshman guards: Texas's Tre Johnson (26:25) and Michigan State's Jase Richardson (36:06), who is the son of former NBA player Jason Richardson. Can Tre overcome his lack of burst and his struggles to create space to prove he is one of the best shooters in this draft? Can Jase maximize his unique skill set and small size to become an effective player in the NBA? Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Host: J. Kyle Mann Guest: Danny Chau Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Kiera Givens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

'The Ringer’s NBA Draft Show' is back! Join J. Kyle Mann and Danny Chau as they share their experience building this year’s NBA Draft Guide, from their process for ranking the prospects to how they came up with the comp clouds (01:55). They then debate the MVP potential of Duke’s Cooper Flagg and Rutgers's Dylan Harper (14:06). Next, they discuss why they love to watch Alabama’s Labaron Philon (26:30), the huge defensive upside of Duke’s Khaman Maluach (31:40), why Georgetown’s Thomas Sorber is ranked higher (38:05), and how BYU’s Egor Demin could potentially succeed at the next level (41:57). Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Host: J. Kyle Mann Guest: Danny Chau Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann takes an in-depth look at who’s got next for the NBA’s future as he brings you 'The Ringer’s NBA Draft Show.' He’ll drop his takes on the rising and falling stocks of the best and brightest prospects in the 2025 draft class. This is a podcast for fans of every team, whether you’re tanking for ping-pong balls or you’re in search of sleepers later in the draft. Kyle will break it all down every week right here on 'The Ringer's NBA Draft Show.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC is joined by Tate Frazier to discuss Reed Shepphard’s impressive performance to start summer league, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James's performances, and other notable Las Vegas summer league debuts. Then he is joined by Sacramento Kings radio duo Deuce Mason and Morgan Ragan to discuss Kevin’s issues with Domantas Sabonis (8:43), what the addition of DeMar DeRozan means, and much more. Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Host: Kevin O’Connor Guests: Tate Frazier, Deuce Mason, and Morgan Ragan Producer: Isaiah Blakely Social: Keith Fujimoto Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC, J. Kyle Mann, and Tate Frazier return to recap the second night of the NBA draft! They dive into the Lakers' selection of Bronny James and discuss some of their favorite picks of the second round. Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Tate Frazier Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC, J. Kyle Mann, and Tate Frazier get together to react to the first round of the NBA draft! They start by diving into the odd Spurs-Timberwolves trade that will send prospect Rob Dillingham to Minnesota and two very future first-round picks back to San Antonio (01:35). Next, they discuss which selected prospects they think will bust (12:52), as well as their favorite team-player fits from the first round (26:58). Also, the guys briefly preview the second round and discuss some of their favorite prospects still left on the board (58:18). Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Tate Frazier Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo Sports to discuss his latest article detailing the impact of second-generation players in the NBA, and how it could affect Bronny James (03:43). They dive into the history of second-gen players and how the sons of former NBA players can find success despite the scrutiny that comes with being, as Tom calls it, a "nepo baller." Then, they discuss some of the nepo ballers in this draft class, including Devin Carter and Reed Sheppard. They also try to understand Zaccharie Risacher’s appeal, give some thoughts on Zach Edey, and predict Bronny James’s pro career. Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! You can read Tom’s article mentioned in this episode here. Host: Kevin O’Connor Guest: Tom Haberstroh Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann are joined by The Ringer’s own Tate Frazier as they go through the top four picks in the draft to determine which prospect would earn each team an ‘A’ grade (01:22). Next, the guys pick five prospects they believe in the most with the introduction of the ‘Our Guys’ draft (25:59)! Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Tate Frazier Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the underwhelming combine numbers from Zaccharie Risacher, and debate whether the unexpected results from Risacher and other international prospects will affect their draft stock (00:52). Also, they discuss three teams who could potentially move up in the draft. Next, the guys discuss which prospects they probably have ranked too low (24:19), before KOC is joined by potential first-round pick Bobi Klintman (35:53). They discuss which players he compares himself to, being an emotional defender, what he needs to do to improve his 3-point shooting, playing basketball while growing up in Sweden, and more. Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Bobi Klintman Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After watching the Celtics take a 2-0 series lead over the Mavericks in the NBA Finals, KOC raises seven questions on how both Boston and Dallas can potentially affect the draft (00:47). Next, KOC is joined by potential lottery pick Cody Williams from Colorado (13:36). They discuss his close relationship with his brother, Jalen Williams of the OKC Thunder, and how Cody will forge his own path in the NBA. Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Host: Kevin O’Connor Guest: Cody Williams Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann go through KOC’s recently released mock draft and hand out grades for some of the selections (01:15). Next, KOC is joined by one of the top prospects in the class, Matas Buzelis (28:10). They talk about which older players are an inspiration for him, the level of talent in the G League, the folding of the G League Ignite, why he believes his shooting numbers were down this season, what he’s learned from watching Jaden McDaniels this postseason, and more. Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Matas Buzelis Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC is joined by Jonathan Givony from ESPN Draft Express to break down his recently released mock draft, the Spurs' priorities this offseason, what makes Zach Edey appealing, and whether the Lakers will actually keep their draft pick (01:00). Next, Tate Frazier of 'One Shining Podcast' joins the show to build out a roster of his favorite college basketball sleepers (32:59). Lastly, KOC is joined by lottery prospect Devin Carter (47:11). They discuss his unorthodox shooting motion, defensive mentality, why he believes he can fit in any scheme, and so much more. Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Host: Kevin O’Connor Guests: Jonathan Givony, Tate Frazier, and Devin Carter Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss what lessons can be learned from the playoffs that can be applied to this year's NBA draft class (01:25). They go through several prospects with the lens of them playing in the playoffs. What can Rob Dillingham learn from T.J. McConnell? Would the potential top overall pick Alex Sarr even be on the court for any of the available teams? They also debate what the Suns are possibly thinking by working out Bronny James (33:50). Can Mat Ishbia actually lure LeBron to Phoenix? Next, KOC is joined by projected lottery pick Jared McCain, as they dive into what type of player Jared is, player comps, journaling, and so much more (38:37). Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Jared McCain Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the NBA potential of prospect Ron Holland from the NBA G League Ignite (01:22). They dive into his shooting inefficiency, what his role at the next level could be, and why team fit will be extremely important with him. Next, KOC is joined by Ron Holland himself to discuss what lessons he learned from losing on the Ignite, his defensive potential, how he continues to build his offense, and more (24:12). Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Ron Holland Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the ripple effect on the league after the Hawks won the NBA draft lottery and the different paths Atlanta can take with the top pick (02:01). Do the Hawks trade Trae Young? What about Dejounte Murray? They then discuss other big winners from the lotto (11:22), as well as losers (22:05). Also, which prospects have impressed at the start of this year's NBA Combine (28:16). Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hawks win the lottery! KOC reacts to the draft lotto results and discusses the many paths that the Hawks can go now that they have the first pick and gives a quick mock draft (00:56). He is then joined by potential no. 1 pick Alex Sarr as they discuss his overall development, growing to love playing defense, importance of having a consistent jumper, how his older brother motivates him, and so much more (05:32). Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Host: Kevin O’Connor Guest: Alex Sarr Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC is joined by The Ringer’s Rob Mahoney as they discuss how big games from Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace propelled the Thunder to take Game 1 against the Mavs (01:59). Next, KOC is joined by John Fanta, national college basketball broadcaster and writer for FOX Sports, as they discuss a handful of prospects in a game of "Draft, Stash, or Pass" (21:38). John also shares what he thinks the next steps for the Cavs will be after their disappointing Game 1 loss to the Celtics (56:57). Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! You can read Rob’s article mentioned in today’s episode here. Host: Kevin O’Connor Guests: Rob Mahoney and John Fanta Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC is joined by Damien Wilkins, former pro basketball player who is now the general manager and head of basketball at Overtime Elite. They discuss the potential of former OTE players Alex Sarr and Rob Dillingham, Damien's thoughts on why the G League Ignite didn't work, how OTE's platform is beneficial for their athletes, playing with Kevin Durant when he first entered the league, and more. Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more Host: Kevin O’Connor Guest: Damien Wilkins Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the offseason plans for the New Orleans Pelicans after they were eliminated by the Thunder (02:02). They debate the futures of Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram on the Pels and discuss potential trade targets. Next, they discuss Anthony Edwards’s growth and maturity as a player as he continues to rise to superstardom (18:40). Can Ant and the Timberwolves be the team to dethrone the Nuggets? Also, the guys discuss Rob Dillingham’s potential and debate whether he’s worthy of being the top overall pick (31:28). Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann open up the episode by discussing the return of international prospect Nikola Topic (01:29). Can he rise up the draft boards and be a top pick? Next, the guys look at some of the younger players who are making some noise in the playoffs, starting with the Thunder-Pelicans series (14:01). They discuss Cason Wallace's role with OKC, as well as Herb Jones's and Trey Murphy III's play with the Pels. In looking at the Lakers-Nuggets series, the guys discuss the near-seamless fit that Christian Braun and Peyton Watson have in Denver (33:30). Also, they discuss what the Magic need to do in the offseason and what they’ve liked from the young players on the Heat (38:52). Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor is joined by Victor Wembanyama, fresh off his phenomenal rookie season with the Spurs. They discuss all things from his first year in the NBA, from getting his name called on draft day to the Spurs' 18-game losing streak, his relationship with Gregg Popovich, and what he plans to work on during the offseason. The potential Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year also shares what lessons he’s learned throughout the season, what moves he would want to steal from other players, expectations for next season, why he feels immune to all the distractions, and so much more. Host: Kevin O’Connor Guest: Victor Wembanyama Editor: Drew Van Steenbergen Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz, Jack Wilson, and Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss UConn’s national championship win over Purdue and look specifically at the battle of the bigs between Zack Edey and Donovan Clingan, as well as their rise up the draft boards during the NCAA tournament (02:51). They also debate Stephon Castle’s draft ranking. Next, they discuss French prospect Zaccharie Risacher’s struggles and debate where he belongs among this draft class (17:13). They then dive into the news that Bronny James has entered draft while keeping his college eligibility open and share what they think is the best move for him (26:04). You can read KOC’s article about scouting Bronny James here. Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann analyze the draft prospects from the teams in the Final Four, beginning with UConn and Donovan Clingan (3:42). They then debate whether Alabama’s Mark Sears can perform well enough to earn some first-round consideration (11:14). As Purdue’s Zach Edey continues to impress, the guys debate where he should be on draft boards (20:14) and discuss what NC State’s DJ Burns Jr. needs to do to make it on an NBA roster (27:20). Also, they discuss what the future holds for Duke (32:50). Should Kyle Filipowski, Tyrese Proctor, and Jared McCain strongly consider returning for another season? Next, they debate whether Tennessee's Dalton Knecht is a top-10 prospect and how much of a hit Terrence Shannon Jr.'s and Coleman Hawkins's draft stocks took after Illinois was dominated by UConn in the Elite Eight (36:46). Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann give you six prospects to keep an eye on headed into the Sweet 16. Also, they discuss the best potential Elite 8 matchups for scouting prospects, Kentucky's disappointing performance in the tournament, and the overall strength of this year's class (36:12). (02:42) - Zach Edey, Purdue (09:50) - Donovan Clingan, UConn (14:08) - Stephon Castle, UConn (20:55) - Jared McCain, Duke (26:14) - Harrison Ingram, North Carolina (30:29) - Dalton Knecht, Tennessee Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC sits down with potential top-five pick Izan Almansa of the G League Ignite as they discuss why he decided to make the jump from the Overtime Elite to the G League, how he handles his confidence with shooting, Joel Embiid versus Nikola Jokic, playing with the national team in Spain, looking forward to playing in the playoffs, and so much more. Host: Kevin O’Connor Guest: Izan Almansa Producer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC sits down with one of the top prospects in next year’s draft, Matas Buzelis of the G League Ignite. They discuss his desire to make history and win a championship with the Ignite, what he needs to develop to improve his defense, his relationship with teammate Ron Holland, as well as handling the expectations of being a potential top draft pick. Host: Kevin O’Connor Guest: Matas Buzelis Producer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC sits down with international prospect Alex Sarr from the Perth Wildcats after his breakout performance against the G League Ignite in Las Vegas. They discuss Parr's expectations for developing his defense for the next level, how he got involved in basketball, the importance of finding his jump shot, favorite French players, and more. Host: Kevin O’Connor Guest: Alex Sarr Producer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin O’Connor sits down with potential number one pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Ron Holland, to talk through his basketball journey, his defensive versatility, his growing offensive game and what he needs to improve on in order to make it to the NBA. Host: Kevin O’Connor Guest: Ron Holland Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann wrap up this year’s summer league by discussing the performance of Cam Whitmore and taking a look at the Rockets roster that’s loaded with young talent (01:21). After discussing other players who impressed them during summer league, the guys turn their attention to next year’s draft class (18:13). They discuss who the better prospect is between Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland, which prospects they are high on, and which prospects have the best chances to raise their stock. Check out KOC’s 2023 NBA Draft Guide for all the draft grades and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann are live from Las Vegas for Summer League as they discuss the debuts of Amen Thompson and Scoot Henderson (01:49). They then move on to Victor Wembanyama’s lackluster debut and what Brandon Miller could potentially bring to the messy Hornets (17:45). Check out KOC’s 2023 NBA Draft Guide for all the draft grades, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and the returning J. Kyle Mann react to last week’s NBA draft, beginning with Ausar Thompson’s near-perfect fit with the Pistons and the questionable picks made by the Magic (04:30). The guys debate Cam Whitmore’s role in Houston, and KOC shares why he didn’t like the Bucks' draft picks of Andre Jackson Jr. and Chris Livingston (22:08). Also, the guys discuss the rest of the Spurs picks outside of Victor Wembanyama, as well as how much we will see of Leonard Miller, who got drafted to the Timberwolves (28:06). Finally, they discuss the future implications for the Blazers after they drafted Scoot Henderson, and they predict how eclectic the crowd will be at this year’s Summer League for Wemby’s potential debut (36:01). Check out KOC’s 2023 NBA Draft Guide for all the draft grades and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC welcomes back Danny Chau after his return to The Ringer, and they dive right into Danny’s affection for Amen Thompson (01:54). They then discuss the potential of Kobe Bufkin out of Michigan and Cam Whitmore from Villanova (13:12). In looking at Danny’s favorite team, the Toronto Raptors, the guys debate what they can do with the 13th pick, what the Blazers should do with the third pick, and reminisce about the last time they recorded a pod, after the 2019 draft with Jonathan Tjarks (20:36). Check out KOC’s 2023 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and Danny Chau Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that the Nuggets are NBA champions, the draft season is in full swing! KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss what prospects the Nuggets can target with their draft picks, including the 37th pick they acquired in last week’s rare mid-Finals trade with the Thunder (02:01). Also, the guys debate whether the Blazers or Hornets should look into what packages the Pelicans could offer after it was reported that the Pels want to trade up to draft Scoot Henderson (17:05). Check out KOC’s 2023 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices