NBA Draft Junkies Podcast

Can Tounde Yessoufou Improve His NBA Draft Stock at St. John’s?

Tounde Yessoufou entered college with plenty of expectations as a McDonald’s All-American, and it didn't take long for him to establish himself as one of the country's mo

Is Sayon Keita the Center With the Most Upside in the 2027 Draft Class?

North Carolina freshman Sayon Keita enters the 2026–27 season as one of the more intriguing young big men to watch in the 2027 NBA Draft. The seven-footer from Mali arriv

From the NBA to College Basketball: Monta Ellis Takes Over as Alcorn State GM

Timestamps 00:42 — Rafael's first time watching Monta Ellis play 04:03 — Why Monta wanted to become GM of Alcorn State men's basketball 05:55 — The golden era of Missi

Are We Sleeping on Arkansas’ J.J. Andrews? Why He Belongs in the Top 5 Conversation

J.J. Andrews has done a lot of winning. The Arkansas freshman arrives in Fayetteville after a decorated high school and grassroots career that included multiple state ch

Duke Is Loaded, But Is Patrick Ngongba II Their Best 2027 NBA Draft Prospect?

Patrick Ngongba II entered his sophomore season needing to prove he could take a significant step forward...and that's exactly what he did. After averaging just 3.9 poin

Is the Quentin Coleman Hype Real?

Quentin Coleman's name has been gaining serious momentum entering his freshman season at Illinois. The 6'4" guard averaged 23.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists as a

Dylan Mingo: One of 2027’s Most Exciting Prospects and Baylor’s Next Lottery Pick?

Dylan Mingo enters Baylor as one of the most intriguing guards in the 2027 NBA Draft conversation. The former five-star recruit starred for the legendary PSA Cardinals on

The NBA Is Getting Bigger: Is That Good News for Motiejus Krivas?

Motiejus Krivas has the size of an old-school center, but there may be more skill to his game than his numbers suggest. The 7'2", 260-pound Arizona big man averaged roug

Amari Allen: Same Player, Different Height, Different Draft Stock?

Amari Allen wasn't one of the most hyped freshmen entering last season, but it didn't take long for the Alabama forward to get the attention of NBA scouts. Allen averaged

Thomas Haugh Will Be Almost 24 on Draft Night.....Does It Matter?

Thomas Haugh has been viewed as a potential NBA Draft pick for multiple seasons thanks to his positional size, skill and versatility. But after twice deciding to remain a

What Should We Make of Braylon Mullins’ Freshman Season?

Braylon Mullins entered UConn with NBA positional size and a reputation as one of the best shooters in his class. The 6'6" wing showed flashes during a solid freshman sea

What More Can Tyler Tanner Do to Improve His Draft Stock?

Tyler Tanner went from averaging just 5.7 points as a freshman to becoming one of the best guards in college basketball as a sophomore. The Vanderbilt point guard explode

What Should We Expect From Baba Oladotun as a Freshman?

For years, Baba Oladotun has been viewed as one of the most talented prospects in his class. The skilled forward emerged as an elite recruit early in high school, spent t

Is Maximo Adams a One-and-Done NBA Draft Prospect?

Maximo Adams enters North Carolina as a highly regarded freshman, but James believes the 6'7" forward is being underrated as an NBA prospect — and could ultimately play h

Who Is Alex Wilkins? The 2027 NBA Draft Sleeper You Need to Know

James has been telling me for months that Alex Wilkins is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft — now it’s time to put that take on the record. The

Miikka Muurinen: The Biggest Wild Card in the 2027 NBA Draft?

Arkansas freshman Miikka Muurinen might be one of the most fascinating evaluations in the 2027 NBA Draft.  The Finnish forward has the size, athleticism, motor and defen

Brandon McCoy Jr.: How High Can He Go in the 2027 NBA Draft?

Michigan’s Brandon McCoy Jr. enters the season as one of the most physically gifted prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft. At 6’5” with a 6’10” wingspan, McCoy brings elite ath

Why Isn’t Anthony Thompson in the No. 1 Pick Conversation?

Ohio State freshman Anthony Thompson is already projected as a potential top-10 pick in the 2027 NBA Draft, but should we be talking about him even higher? At 6’9”, 215

Can Bruce Branch Become BYU’s Third Straight Lottery Pick?

Bruce Branch has spent the past few years playing alongside some of the best prospects in basketball. He played with Koa Peat at Perry High School before joining Caleb Ho

Caleb Holt: How High Can He Go in the 2027 NBA Draft?

Arizona freshman Caleb Holt enters the season as one of the most highly regarded prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft. The 6’5”, 215-pound guard was a McDonald’s All-American,