- Could Stephon Castle Go No. 1?

There’s a new No 1 pick trending for the NBA DRAFT TONIGHT AND HIS NAME IS NOT DONOVAN CLINGAN…. YOU’RE LOCKED ON!

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Main Topic: Could Stephon Castle Surprise Us All and Go No. 1?

Discussion on Stephon Castle's all-around talent and why he might be a surprise No. 1 pick.

Playmaking: High-feel playmaker who controls the tempo.

Passing: Makes simple plays with skip passes, kick-outs, and interior feeds. Thrives in pick-and-roll situations.

Finishing: Good finisher through contact, using either hand.

Shooting Potential: Shows flashes of being a go-to scorer when his jumper is falling. Soft touch on floaters and layups. Improved free throw shooting.

Defense: Tone-setting defender with size, versatility, and effort. Effective both on-ball and off-ball.

Overall, he’s a high-impact player with significant upside if his shooting consistency improves. Don't be surprised if Stephon goes No. 1.

Segment: UConn GOAT Debate

Discuss the GOAT debate sparked on UConn Twitter by the handle @WALKRIGHTIER.

Review Honorable Mentions (15-11): Adama Sanogo, Khalid El-Amin, Rudy Gay, Cliff Robinson.

Upcoming Segment: Revealing the Top 2 players, separated by only 6 points from over 170 ballots.

Final Thoughts:

Tune in for our final 5 on the GOAT List poll coming up.

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This has been another episode of Locked On UConn. I’m your host Mark Zanetto, asking you to stay locked in, stay connected, make sure your toughness meter is always rising, and as always, Go Huskies!