In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Krysten Peek break down the top NBA draft prospects in the Midwest region, the final region covered ahead of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. They start with Georgia’s Asa Newell before diving into a fascinating hypothetical—how would the star-studded Montverde Academy squad featuring Newell, Cooper Flagg, Derik Queen, and Liam McNeeley fare if they were competing in the NCAA Tournament? The discussion then shifts to Illinois freshmen Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley. While Jakucionis is widely considered a top-10 pick, Peek shares her thoughts on how Riley could elevate his stock with a strong March Madness showing. The conversation moves to Houston’s Milos Uzan, who delivered an impressive performance in the Big 12 Tournament, potentially solidifying himself as a draftable prospect if Houston makes a deep run. They also touch on his backcourt teammate, LJ Cryer. Next, they turn their attention to Kentucky, debating who, if anyone, from this Wildcats roster will emerge as a legitimate NBA prospect. The episode wraps up with a look at Tennessee’s Chaz Lanier, one of the most impactful transfers of the 2024 season, whose elite shooting has drawn NBA interest. With a strong tournament, Lanier could solidify his place in the 2025 draft conversation.

• 1:45 – Krysten Peek’s first NCAA Tournament with Locked On• 4:21 – How many potential first-round or lottery picks will we see in the Final Four?• 5:10 – Top prospects in the Midwest region• 5:38 – Asa Newell• 5:38 – Where would the 2024 Montverde Academy team be seeded in the NCAA Tournament?• 6:21 – Kasparas Jakucionis & Will Riley• 7:26 – Asa Newell• 14:16 – Kasparas Jakucionis• 16:16 – Will Riley• 17:01 – Milos Uzan• 21:46 – LJ Cryer• 25:13 – Kentucky• 25:50 – Amari Williams• 28:31 – Chaz Lanier

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