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

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