In James’ Big Board 3.0 Part 2, James Barlowe and Rafael Barlowe continue breaking down James’ latest NBA Draft rankings, diving into more potential lottery picks. James starts by explaining why he’s so high on Maryland freshman Derik Queen and his skill set. He then discusses Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis, weighing the conflicting opinions on him and why he’s intrigued but not as high as some. The focus then shifts to Israeli point guard Ben Saraf, where James details why he’s confident in Saraf’s NBA potential. Georgetown freshman big man Thomas Sorber is next, with James making the case for him as one of the top bigs in the class. Finally, James spends the last several minutes passionately selling Dink Pate’s upside, breaking down why the 6’8 versatile playmaker from the G League deserves serious lottery consideration.

Timestamps:

Derik Queen – 1:42
Kasparas Jakucionis – 10:24
Ben Saraf – 17:53
Thomas Sorber – 24:20
Dink Pate – 29:45

James Barlowe joins his brother, Rafael Barlowe, on the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast to unveil his Big Board 3.0 – Part 1, breaking down his top six prospects for the 2025 NBA Draft. James starts with Cooper Flagg, explaining why he’s the clear-cut best player in the class. He then discusses Rutgers teammates Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, evaluating their potential at the next level. In a bold move, James ranks Oklahoma freshman Jeremiah Fears at No. 4, challenging the consensus and detailing what makes Fears a top prospect in his eyes. He rounds out his top five with Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe and Texas’ Tre Johnson, making it an all-freshman group at the top of his board.

Cooper Flagg – 2:38
Dylan Harper – 10:50
Ace Bailey – 13:39
Jeremiah Fears – 17:18
VJ Edgecombe – 26:10
Tre Johnson – 27:40

On the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael Barlowe does a 2025 NBA Draft pulse check, breaking down several prospects who caught his attention over the weekend. He starts with Oklahoma freshman Jeremiah Fears, who had a monster performance against Mississippi State, posting 27 points and 10 assists. Next, he dives into Illinois freshman Kasparas Jakucionis, analyzing his up-and-down showing against Duke and explaining why he is such a difficult evaluation. After that, Barlowe shifts to North Carolina State freshman Paul McNeil, who capitalized on his first opportunity as a starter with a 24-point outing against Wake Forest. From there, he discusses Dylan Harper, whom he currently projects as the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Harper is rounding back into form after dealing with injury and illness, delivering back-to-back strong performances. Barlowe then examines Kentucky big man Amari Williams, explaining why he sees him as a draftable player. Next, he provides an update on Zvonimir Ivisic, a player he was very high on coming into the season. While Ivisic has had a disappointing year overall—including a zero-point performance against Auburn—he has still shown flashes of his potential over the last month. Finally, Barlowe wraps up with Egor Demin, breaking down his play against Arizona and why he believes Demin should strongly consider returning to BYU next season.

Timestamps & Bullet Points:

2:19 – Jeremiah Fears
6:40 – Kasparas Jakucionis
14:30 – Paul McNeil
19:55 – Dylan Harper
22:09 – Amari Williams
24:18 – Zvonimir Ivisic
27:38 – Egor Demin