NBA Draft Junkies Podcast

James Barlowe, Rafael Barlowe
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Hosted by brothers Rafael and James Barlowe, the NBA Draft Junkies Podcast delivers sharp, unfiltered insight into the world of NBA Draft prospects and beyond. With years of scouting experience and a deep passion for player development, the Barlowe brothers break down film, evaluate future stars, and offer unique perspectives you won’t find anywhere else. From high school standouts to international risers, this is your go-to source for all things NBA Draft

  1. 28 juni

    Beckham Black Dominates as Team USA Crushes France | FIBA U17 Reaction

    Rafael and James Barlowe break down Team USA's dominant victory over France in the opening game of the 2026 FIBA U17 World Cup, sharing their biggest takeaways from one of the tournament's most anticipated matchups. The Barlowe brothers discuss the standout performances from Team USA, led by point guard Beckham Black, whose impressive all around play showcased why he is considered one of the top young guards in the world. The episode also highlights several of Team USA's top prospects while examining the bright spots for France, including an impressive performance from Nathan Solimon. In addition, Rafael shares his concerns about the current state of French guard development, offering his theory on why France has struggled to consistently produce elite level guards despite its recent success in developing NBA talent. The discussion provides in-depth analysis, international scouting insight, and early reactions from the opening round of the 2026 FIBA U17 World Cup.  1:57 - France vs USA recap  2:50 - Beckham Black  10:54 - AJ Williams  13:07 - Navarro Bowman Jr  15:22 - Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje 20:44 - CJ Rosser  23:19 - Nathan Soliman  30:17 - France’s lack of guard play  37:25 - Messi Yangala  #FIBAU17 #FIBAU17WorldCup #TeamUSA #USABasketball #BeckhamBlack #NathanSalomon #FranceBasketball #TeamFrance #BasketballScouting #NBADraft #NBADraftJunkies #NBABigBoard #InternationalBasketball #FIBABasketball #YouthBasketball #BasketballPodcast #FutureStars #InternationalProspects #ScoutingReport #NBAProspects

    39 min

  2. 24 juni

    2026 NBA Draft Recap: Biggest Surprises, Best Fits & Rookie of the Year Picks

    Rafael and James Barlowe recap the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, breaking down the biggest surprises, best team fits, and potential Rookie of the Year candidates from draft night. The Barlowe brothers share their thoughts on AJ Dybantsa landing with the Washington Wizards, Darryn Peterson heading to Utah, and debate which rookies are in the best position to make an immediate impact. They also discuss whether Cameron Boozer, Darius Acuff, Caleb Wilson, or Mikel Brown Jr. have the inside track in the Rookie of the Year race. In addition, Rafael and James evaluate several intriguing fits, including Karim Lopez with the Memphis Grizzlies, Dailyn Swain with the Chicago Bulls, Keaton Wagler with the Los Angeles Clippers, and Sergio De Larrea joining the Dallas Mavericks. The brothers also react to surprising selections such as Morez Johnson Jr. going No. 9 overall, Brooklyn drafting another point guard in Mikel Brown Jr., and Koa Peat's slide on draft night. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the biggest winners and losers from the first round, highlighting prospects such as Brayden Burries, Nate Ament, Jayden Quaintance, Bennett Stirtz, Christian Anderson, Hannes Steinbach, and Yaxel Lendeborg, while offering instant reactions and analysis on one of the most fascinating draft classes in recent memory.  1:01 - James overall thoughts on the draft 2:25 AJ Dybantsa to Wizards 2:57 - Trae Young extension 4:11 - Darryn Peterson to Jazz 5:20 - Ace Bailey off the bench? 6:17 - Cameron Boozer best odds for rookie of the year? 8:09 - Darius Acuff ROY candidate 8:37 - Caleb Wilson ROY chances 9:01 - Mikel Brown Jr 10:09 - Karim Lopez - Memphis Grizzlies 10:31 - Dailyn Swain - Chicago Bulls 12:12 - Keaton Wager to LA Clippers 14:35 - Brooklyn Nets draft another point guard in Mikel Brown 16:37 - Darius Acuff and Sacramento Kings 17:32 - Should the Pistons try to trade for Zach LaVine? 18:18 - Acuff Rookie of the year pitch 19:07 - Kingston Flemings to Hawks 20:48 - Zuby Ejiofor to Hawks 22:21 - Morez Johnson surprise pick at No. 9? 25:19 - Biggest Winners on draft night? Brayden Burries and Nate Ament to Bucks 31:20 - Aday Mara to OKC Thunder 34:14 - Charlotte Hornets picks Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson 34:33 - Hannes Steinbach 35:29 - Christian Anderson 35:50 - Bennett Stirtz to the Thunder 37:04 - Labaron Philon to Sixers 37:28 - Bennett Stirtz 38:48 - Ebuka Okorie to Pistons 40:23 - Allen Graves to Toronto 41:57 - Jayden Quaintance to Spurs 44:16 - Cameron Carr to Lakers 45:35 - Sergio De Larrea to the Mavericks 45:47 - Chris Cenac Jr to the Boston Celtics 50:50 - Koa Peat falling in the draft 51:49 - Yaxel Lendeborg to Warriors  #2026NBADraft #NBADraft #NBADraftRecap #AJDybantsa #DarrynPeterson #CameronBoozer #KoaPeat #NBADraftJunkies #NBABigBoard #BasketballScouting #NBAPodcast #RookieOfTheYear #NBAProspects #DraftTalk #NBADraftReaction #BasketballPodcast #DraftSeason #NBADraftProspects #FutureStars #BasketballAnalysis

    56 min

  3. 22 juni

    Rafael Barlowe Returns: AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson, Giannis Trade Scenarios & Draft Sleepers

    After spending the season as an international scout for an NBA team, Rafael Barlowe is back behind the mic with his brother James Barlowe for another episode of NBA Draft Junkies. The brothers examine the "Giannis Effect" and how the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors continues to influence the draft. The Barlowe brothers debate whether AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson deserves to be the No. 1 spot on the 2026 NBA Draft board, and break down their potential fits with the Washington Wizards. They also examine the Green Room invite list, discuss why Jayden Quaintance and Koa Peat were left out, identify the most polarizing prospects in the class, and reveal their favorite sleepers including German guard Jack Kayil.   0:00 Intro 1:32 Giannis Impact on the 2026 NBA Draft 5:23 Draft Options for the Bucks if a Giannis Trade Happens 6:56 AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson 11:49 Why AJ Is Rafael's No. 1 Prospect 12:45 AJ Dybantsa's Fit with the Wizards 14:08 Darryn Peterson's Fit with the Wizards 14:46 How AJ or Darryn Fit Alongside Trae Young & Anthony Davis 16:53 Wizards with the No. 1 Pick vs Heat with Giannis 18:00 Green Room Invites 19:20 Jayden Quaintance 21:05 Koa Peat 23:37 James' Big Board vs Green Room Invites 25:04 Jayden Quaintance to the Thunder or Spurs? 27:25 Why Koa Peat Stayed in the Draft 33:12 Why Brayden Burries Is One of Rafael's Most Polarizing Prospects 38:00 Karim Lopez: Boom or Bust? 39:31 Dailyn Swain Discussion 40:39 Nate Ament 47:19 Is Dailyn Swain This Year's Sleeper? 48:42 Jack Kayil: Germany's Hidden Gem 54:08 Jack Kayil vs Sergio De Larrea If you enjoy NBA Draft coverage, scouting reports, prospect evaluations, mock drafts, and insider analysis, subscribe to NBA Draft Junkies and NBA Big Board for year-round draft content. #NBADraft #2026NBADraft #AJDybantsa #DarrynPeterson #NBADraftJunkies #NBABigBoard #BasketballScouting #NBADraftProspects #WashingtonWizards #KoaPeat #JadenQuaintance #JackKayil #DraftTalk #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #NBAProspects #DraftSeason #CollegeBasketball #FutureStars #Basketball

    59 min

  4. 16 juni

    Behind the Final 2026 Big Board

    Dybantsa 1:01 Boozer 3:33 Peterson 5:16 Wilson 7:15 MBJ 9:24 Quaintance 10:53 Acuff 12:15 Burries 14:20 Wagler 15:42 Felmings 17:36 Mara 19:22 Yaxel 20:33 Swain 21:28 Johnson 22:36 Philon 24:15 Okorie 26:17 Ament 28:04 Carr 30:04 Steinbach 30:57 Anderson 31:43 Lopez 32:27 Peat 33:20 Cenac 35:00 Stirtz 35:50 Thomas 36:40 Graves 37:11 Evans 37:44 Reed 38:21 de larrea 39:06 Veesaar 40:02

    41 min

  5. 13 maj

    NBA Draft Lottery + Combine Reactions

    In this episode, host James Barlowe gives his analysis of the NBA Draft Lottery results, plus early reactions to official combine measurements and athletic testing results.

    19 min

  6. 23 mars

    March Madness Notes Vol 1

    In this episode, host James Barlowe talks about the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament with breakdowns of player performances. Dybantsa 2:20 Boozer 5:43 Peterson 8:26 Acuff 12:40 Tanner 15:25 Ament 17:27 Wagler 19:50 Burries 23:15 Mara 24:15 NCAA fans 27:10

    29 min

  7. 16 mars

    The Loaded Wing Class

    In this episode, host James Barlowe talks about the wing depth in the 2026 NBA Draft. AJ 1:51 Swain 9:11 Ament 11:57 Lopez 17:00 Allen 19:28

    24 min

  8. 10 mars

    2 Guard Talk

    Peterson 3:22 Wagler 7:45 Carr 13:42 Tounde 17:33 Burries 22:13 Stirtz 25:38

    29 min
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Hosted by brothers Rafael and James Barlowe, the NBA Draft Junkies Podcast delivers sharp, unfiltered insight into the world of NBA Draft prospects and beyond. With years of scouting experience and a deep passion for player development, the Barlowe brothers break down film, evaluate future stars, and offer unique perspectives you won’t find anywhere else. From high school standouts to international risers, this is your go-to source for all things NBA Draft

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  • Skapad av
    James Barlowe, Rafael Barlowe
  • Aktiva år
    2025 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    35
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
  • Programmets webbplats
    NBA Draft Junkies Podcast

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