The International Draft Files: Traore's Flashes, Avdalas's upside, Yang's draft range & Mo Faye rising

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, titled The International Draft Files, hosts Rafael Barlowe and Alec Kichian dive into the top international prospects for the 2025 NBA Draft. 

They begin by analyzing the performances of Noah Essengue and Ben Saraf in a recent game against the Portland Trail Blazers, before turning their attention to French point guard Nolan Traore, a projected top-5 pick known for his flashes of brilliance but inconsistent efficiency. 

The conversation then shifts to Greek prospect Neoklis Avdalas, whose positional size and NBA-ready tools are promising despite his inefficiencies this season. 

Next up is Australian wing Alex Toohey, who’s off to a strong start but faces questions about his shooting and long-term NBA role. 

The episode wraps with in-depth evaluations of two big men: Chinese center Hanson Yang, praised for his post-scoring, shot-blocking, and rebounding but with concerns about his mobility, and Mo Faye, a 19-year-old sleeper prospect quietly putting up solid numbers in Italy. 

Noa Essengue - 2:47 

Ben Saraf - 6:15 

Nolan Traore - 7:04 

Neoklis Avdalas - 13:17 

Alex Toohey - 21:22 

Hansen Yang - 24:28 

Mo Faye - 31:27