In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe conducted a draft stock pulse check, diving into the trajectories of several prospects. They kicked things off by evaluating Baylor's VJ Edgecombe, who is coming off his best game of the season against Kansas State, with both agreeing that his stock is trending upward. Next, they discussed Arkansas's Boogie Fland, who is out for the season, debating whether he is still a first-round pick or if he should return to school. The conversation then shifted to BYU's Egor Demin, where Rafael and James differed—Rafael believes Demin should return to school to address his inefficiencies, while James argued that NBA teams might still take a chance on him. Lastly, they analyzed Auburn freshman Tahaad Pettiford, questioning why he isn’t receiving more draft buzz despite excelling in SEC play and stepping up in key games, including leading Auburn to two wins without Johnni Broome. The duo highlighted Pettiford’s impactful play on the best team in the nation and debated whether his contributions are being overlooked.

Timestamps

VJ Edgecombe - 2:08
Boogie Fland - 12:37
Egor Demin - 22:38
Tahaard Pettiford - 30:48