In part two of Leif Thulin’s Top 10 NBA Prospects series on the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Leif and Rafael Barlowe dive into the next wave of top-tier talent for the 2025 NBA Draft.

They kick things off with Jeremiah Fears and Nolan Traore, discussing the contrast between Fears' polished game and Traore’s recent struggles in Europe. The duo also break down Egor Demin’s inconsistencies against Power 5 competition, before shifting focus to Noa Essengue and his intriguing long-term upside. They round things out with an in-depth look at Derik Queen’s fit in the modern NBA and Khaman Maluach’s unique blend of size, mobility, and potential. It’s an episode packed with insight, debate, and critical scouting notes on the 2025 class.

Timestamps

• Jeremiah Fears - 1:44
• Nolan Traore - 3:39
• Egor Demin - 6:18
• Noa Essengue - 10:38
• Derik Queen - 13:57
• Khaman Maluach - 20:44