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
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Izan Almansa on Joining the G League and Growing His Game

The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann take an in-depth look at who’s got next for the NBA’s future as they bring you 'The Ringer’s NBA Draft Show.' They’ll drop their takes on the rising and falling stocks of the best and brightest prospects in the 2024 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. Kevin and Kyle will break it all down every week, as well as revisit and re-draft recent draft classes and get into how the league’s evolution could inform what’s valuable in a prospect of the future.

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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
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Lotto Winners and Losers, Plus Combine Reaction: Bronny James, Devin Carter, and More

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
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Mock Draft 1.0, Lottery Reaction, and a Conversation With Alex Sarr

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
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The Importance of Role Players, OKC’s Impactful Youth and the Underwhelming Cavs with Rob Mahoney and John Fanta

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
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Should Alex Sarr Go No. 1? Plus, Overtime Elite Prospects in the NBA Draft With OTE GM Damien Wilkins

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
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Izan Almansa on Joining the G League and Growing His Game

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