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Hosted by Matt Hicks, the Rookie Big Board Fantasy Football Podcast provides industry-leading analysis for scouting, tracking, and valuing NFL rookies for fantasy football. Seasonal and dynasty fantasy football players, NFL draftniks, and college football fanatics will be entertained while learning about the unique formula for fantasy football success when evaluating rookies.
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Locked On NBA Big Board is your daily deep dive into the exciting world of NBA draft prospects, player rankings and scouting reports. Hosted by NBA Draft Analyst Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies, and author of the NBA Big Board newsletter, and joined by Richard Stayman, Sam Ferris, and Leif Thulin, Locked On NBA Big Board will break down the NBA Draft and give NBA fans a deep look as they review top prospects and uncover hidden gems. With great guests, mock drafts, expert insights, and ...
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The Rookie Big Board Network provides listeners with unmatched daily insight into dynasty, devy, and college fantasy football. Join our engaging team of experienced analysts as they help you build championship-caliber fantasy football rosters.
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Big Board Review: Revisiting My Preseason Concerns – DID THE TOP PROSPECTS ANSWER THE QUESTIONS?
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In this episode of Locked On NBA Big Board, host Rafael Barlowe revisits his Big Board 1.0 and evaluates whether his preseason concerns about the top prospects were answered during the 2024-25 season. Did Cooper Flagg prove he could carry an offense? Has Dylan Harper’s shooting improved? Is Ace Bailey’s decision-making a concern? Rafael breaks down…
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The RIGHT Price for Kaleb Johnson | Tape Breakdown, Highlights, Stats & Fantasy Football Advice
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Film breakdown, statistical insight and fantasy football projection for Kaleb Johnson, who is a heavily debated prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE MAVS AFTER KYRIE’S INJURY? Cooper Flagg’s NBA Player Comp & 2025 NBA Draft Q&A
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On the latest Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe tackles a range of 2025 NBA Draft questions from his inbox, offering insight on team needs, player fits, and draft stock movement. He breaks down the Dallas Mavericks' draft outlook following Kyrie Irving’s season-ending ACL injury, which has shifted their focus from contending to potent…
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Ryan, Eric and Anthony react to all the recent performances from the NFL Scouting Combine! Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-boardΑπό τον Matt Hicks
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STOP Overthinking Luther Burden! Tape Breakdown, Highlights, Stats & Fantasy Football Advice
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Film breakdown, statistical insight and fantasy football projection for Luther Burden, a top tier wide receiver prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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Film breakdown, statistical insight and fantasy football projection for Bhayshul Tuten who ran a blazing fast 40-time at the 2025 NFL Draft Combine. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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In this episode of Locked On NBA Big Board, host Rafael Barlowe is joined by Richard Stayman, who shares his list of prospects he’s higher on than the consensus. After Barlowe gave his list last week, it’s Stayman’s turn to explain why he’s bullish on certain players heading into the draft. He breaks down the strengths and upside of Yaxel Lendeborg…
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In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Krysten Peek break down ESPN’s way-too-early 2026 mock draft, which features Kansas commit Darryn Peterson as the projected No. 1 pick. This ranking comes as a surprise to some, as BYU commit AJ Dybantsa has long been viewed as the top prospect in the class. Barlowe an…
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On the latest Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin dive into the NCAA tournament bubble and its impact on top 2025 NBA Draft prospects. They discuss highly touted freshmen like Texas’ Tre Johnson, Oklahoma’s Jeremiah Fears, and Georgia’s Asa Newell—potential lottery picks whose teams are fighting for a tournament berth. L…
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On the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin broke down the strengths and concerns surrounding freshman point guards Jeremiah Fears and Egor Demin, both projected lottery picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. Thulin made the case for Fears as the better prospect, citing his scoring ability and higher upside de…
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Don't Forget Quinshon Judkins! Tape Breakdown, Highlights, Stat Evaluation & Fantasy Football Advice
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Film breakdown, statistical insight and fantasy football projection for Quinshon Judkins, who remains a strong prospect despite a cooling off of consensus value. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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In James’ Big Board 3.0 Part 2, James Barlowe and Rafael Barlowe continue breaking down James’ latest NBA Draft rankings, diving into more potential lottery picks. James starts by explaining why he’s so high on Maryland freshman Derik Queen and his skill set. He then discusses Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis, weighing the conflicting opinions …
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James’ Big Board 3.0 Part 1: Cooper Flagg Leads the Way + Bold Rankings & Freshman Domination
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James Barlowe joins his brother, Rafael Barlowe, on the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast to unveil his Big Board 3.0 – Part 1, breaking down his top six prospects for the 2025 NBA Draft. James starts with Cooper Flagg, explaining why he’s the clear-cut best player in the class. He then discusses Rutgers teammates Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, evaluat…
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Sheduer Sanders is a FADE! Tape Breakdown, Highlights, Stat Evaluation & Fantasy Football Advice
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Film breakdown, statistical insight and fantasy football projection for Sheduer Sanders, the heavily debated quarterback prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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NBA Draft Pulse Check: Jeremiah Fears, Kasparas Jakucionis, Paul McNeil, Egor Demin and more..
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On the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, host Rafael Barlowe does a 2025 NBA Draft pulse check, breaking down several prospects who caught his attention over the weekend. He starts with Oklahoma freshman Jeremiah Fears, who had a monster performance against Mississippi State, posting 27 points and 10 assists. Next, he dives int…
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Devin Neal is a HUGE Sleeper! Tape Breakdown, Highlights, Stat Evaluation & Fantasy Football Advice
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Film breakdown, statistical insight and fantasy football projection for Devin Neal, who could end up as a massive value in 2025 rookie drafts. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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Film breakdown, statistical insight and fantasy football projection for TreVeyon Henderson, who is not getting the respect he deserves as a top running back in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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The Case for Cam Ward as QB1 | Tape Breakdown, Highlights, Stat Evaluation & Fantasy Football Advice
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Film breakdown, statistical insight and fantasy football projection for Cam Ward, who could be the first quarterback selected in the 2025 NFL Draft.Από τον Matt Hicks
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, host Rafael Barlowe dives into his latest Big Board 3.0 update, available on NBABigBoard.com. However, instead of focusing on the consensus rankings, Rafael highlights a handful of prospects he’s personally higher on than the general scouting community. He breaks down what makes French prospec…
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All dynasty managers build through the rookie draft, great managers win their drafts in the late rounds. In this episode, Skip and Matt discuss past drafts and the top fantasy players found in round three and later. What made guys like Bucky Irving, Chase Brown, Puka Nacua, and Nico Collins fall and what can we learn from that? The guys discuss the…
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In this episode of Locked On NBA Big Board, host Rafael Barlowe and analyst Leif Thulin dive into a debate between two freshman wings: Duke’s Kon Knueppel and UConn’s Liam McNeeley. While Knueppel is ranked higher on most consensus big boards and mock drafts, Thulin makes the case that McNeeley is the better long-term NBA prospect and is having the…
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Tyler Warren is a Top 5 Pick! Tape Breakdown, Highlights, Stat Evaluation & Fantasy Football Advice
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Film breakdown, statistical insight and fantasy football projection for Tyler Warren- a versatile game-changing tight end in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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Rookie Mock Draft Szn is upon us! Eric, Ryan and Anthony run through their first two-round rookie mock draft of the offseason. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-boardΑπό τον Matt Hicks
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Live Scouting: Top International Prospects at 2025 Basketball Without Borders NBA All-Star Weekend
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In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, hosts Rafael Barlowe, James Barlowe, and Krysten Peek break down the top standouts from the 2025 Basketball Without Borders event, held over NBA All-Star Weekend in Oakland, California. As Rafael’s favorite event of All-Star Weekend, BWB provides a prime opportunity to scout internationa…
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Live Scouting AJ Dybantsa & Utah Prep vs. Dynamic Prep at NBA Futures over NBA All-Star Weekend
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On this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, James Barlowe and Krysten Peek share live scouting impressions of AJ Dybantsa at the Nike Futures event during All-Star Weekend in Oakland, California. Due to logistics, host Rafael Barlowe conducted two separate interviews—one with his brother James, who was seeing Dybantsa live for the first…
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Matthew Golden Worth the Hype? Tape Breakdown, Highlights, Stat Evaluation & Fantasy Football Advice
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Film breakdown, statistical insight and fantasy football projection for Matthew Golden, a very hyped up prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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Travis Hunter Fantasy Football Rookie Profile | The Toughest Evaluation in the 2025 NFL Draft Class
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Film breakdown, statistical insight and fantasy football projection for Travis Hunter, the toughest evaluation in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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Matt Hicks and Anthony Corrente published a first-round NFL mock draft last week. Skip and Matt are using those landing spots for a rookie mock! Knowing where top prospects Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward, and Tetairoa McMillan fall will impact their value in rookie drafts. Dynasty managers need to understand how they will rank prospects after the NFL Draf…
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Omarion Hampton Fantasy Football Rookie Profile | An Impact Running Back in the 2025 NFL Draft Class
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Film breakdown, statistical insight and fantasy football projection for Omarion Hampton, an impact-level starting running back from the 2025 NFL Draft class. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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Ashton Jeanty Fantasy Football Rookie Profile | An Instant Top 5 Fantasy Football Running Back
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Film breakdown, statistical insight and fantasy football projection for Travis Hunter, the toughest evaluation in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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Difficult Evaluations: Ace Bailey’s Wild Shooting Swings - What Do They Say About His Future?
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In the second installment of the Difficult Evaluations series, Rafael Barlow and Leif Tuling dive into one of the most polarizing prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft: Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey. Rafael is locked in on Bailey as the clear No. 3 pick, citing his athleticism, defensive tools, and high-upside scoring ability. Leif, however, has concerns a…
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Tetairoa McMillan Fantasy Football Rookie Profile | Top Wide Receiver in the 2025 NFL Draft Class
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Film breakdown, statistical insight and fantasy football projection for Tetairoa McMillan-the top wide receiver in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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In this episode of Locked On NBA Big Board, brothers Rafael and James Barlowe go back and forth on one of the most polarizing prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft: Derik Queen. While both acknowledge Queen’s undeniable talent and production, they have very different perspectives on how he projects to the next level. Rafael raises concerns about how Quee…
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Rutgers vs Illinois: Dylan Harper & Ace Bailey vs. Kasparas Jakucionis & Will Riley - Who Stood Out?
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In the latest Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe break down the Rutgers vs. Illinois matchup, which featured four potential first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. They open with Dylan Harper’s dominant performance, highlighting how he made a statement against Illinois’s Kasparas Jakucionis, even though the two didn’t spend …
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It is Matt Cooper's final episode with the Rookie Big Board! He finishes his great run by going over the top 10 dynasty tight ends, plus a few bonus players at the end. There are some great buy-low candidates at the tight-end position. Check out who those names are and who you should be selling! Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.…
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Hidden Gems Part 2: 2025 NBA Draft Deep Sleepers - Bennett Stirtz, Tyrone Riley IV & Magoon Gwath
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In this second installment of Hidden Gems: Deep Sleepers in the 2025 NBA Draft, Rafael and James Barlowe take an even deeper dive into under-the-radar prospects who could have NBA futures. Whether through intriguing analytics, standout physical tools, or sheer production, these players have caught their attention despite being overlooked by mainstr…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, brothers Rafael and James Barlowe dive deep into the 2025 NBA Draft class, identifying what they consider "deep sleepers"—prospects flying under the radar but possessing the potential to carve out NBA careers, whether through two-way contracts or training camp invites. The Barlowe brothers dis…
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Ryan, Eric and Anthony discuss a recently conducted dynasty startup mock draft that took place with Rookie Big Board patrons! Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Join the RBB Discord: https://discord.gg/d2dR5Uk6qa Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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In the latest episode of Locked On NBA Big Board, host Rafael Barlowe and guest Krysten Peek discuss the shocking Luka Dončić trade and reflect on where they were when they first heard the news. The main focus of the episode, however, is Peek’s firsthand experience attending the Duke vs. North Carolina showdown at Cameron Indoor Stadium—widely cons…
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Matt and Anthony team up to give you the first 2025 NFL Mock Draft of the season! Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Check out Anthony's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGridironDrive Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-board…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Richard Stayman react to the shocking blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis. The hosts open by sharing where they were when the news broke before diving into the trade's implications for both franchises. They question…
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John Calipari’s Return To Lexington & Kentucky’s Best Prospect Debate: Who Has the Most NBA Upside?
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In this episode of Locked On NBA Big Board, Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin break down Kentucky’s top NBA prospects just hours before John Calipari’s highly anticipated return to Lexington as the head coach of Arkansas. With Kentucky ranked No. 12 and having a strong season, the Wildcats face an unusual situation—there’s no clear-cut first or second…
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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe engage in their third debate over the potential No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. This time, the discussion centers around Ace Bailey and VJ Edgecombe, both of whom delivered standout performances—Bailey dropping 37 points against Northwestern just a day after Edgecomb…
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What should dynasty managers do with aging pass catchers like Davante Adams, Mike Evans, and Cooper Kupp? Matt and Skip compare their value to players with a similar ranking and are surprised by the results! Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Join the RBB Discord: https://discord.gg/d2dR5Uk6qa Play Underdog with…
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Edgecombe, Demin & Catchings Headline Live Scouting at Baylor vs. BYU + 2025 McDonald’s Class
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Rafael Barlowe is joined by Krysten Peek, who was live in attendance for the BYU vs. Baylor matchup on Tuesday night. With over 30 NBA scouts in attendance, top prospects delivered strong performances that reinforced their draft stock. Peek shares her first-hand takeaways on Egor Demin’s play, VJ Edgecombe’s continued hot shooting in conference act…
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In the latest episode of the Locked on NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe break down standout performances from the weekend’s college basketball games. The episode kicks off with a discussion of Georgetown freshman Thomas Sorber, who had a dominant showing against Providence. Next, the conversation shifts to Duke’s Cooper Flagg, with R…
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film and stat breakdowns for 8 of the wide receivers who have accepted invitations to participate in the 2025 Senior Bowl Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Play Underdog with 100% Deposit Match: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-rookie-big-boardΑπό τον Matt Hicks
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In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Richard Stayman dive into all things North Carolina basketball. They open by discussing the Tar Heels' recent five-star commitment from Caleb Wilson, a top 2025 recruit.Richard breaks down Wilson’s game, explaining why he views him as a top-five prospect in his class. …
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In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe conducted a draft stock pulse check, diving into the trajectories of several prospects. They kicked things off by evaluating Baylor's VJ Edgecombe, who is coming off his best game of the season against Kansas State, with both agreeing that his stock is trending u…
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The boys continue their series with some tough decisions on wide receivers. It might be time to cut bait on rookies like Xavier Legette and Adonai Mitchell. Is Dyami Brown's playoff run a sign of things to come? And what to do with George Pickens. Get rankings, personalized advice, and more: patreon.com/rookiebigboard Join the RBB Discord: https://…
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