No Ceilings NBA Draft

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) breakdown every team in the Big 12, who to keep an eye on for the 2026 NBA Draft, and predictions for the conference. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Arizona 17:10 Arizona State 19:15 Baylor 24:58 BYU 33:50 Cincinnati 38:05 Colorado 41:05 Houston 56:45 Iowa State 59:35 Kansas 1:05:35 Kansas State 1:09:00 Oklahoma State 1:10:55 TCU 1:12:30 Texas Tech 1:16:05 UCF 1:17:25 Utah 1:19:15 West Virginia 1:21:40 Predictions Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen & Jam breakdown the returning prospects you NEED to know coming into the 2026 NBA Draft Cycle. Intro/Housekeeping- 0:00 Jayden Quaintance- 4:00 Yaxel Lendeborg- 25:29 Labaron Philon- 37:00 Bennett Stirtz- 47:07 Miles Byrd- 56:50 JT Toppin- 1:05:54 Magoon Gwath- 1:14:51 Thomas Haugh- 1:21:48 Outro/Future Projects- 1:31:04 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) breakdown every team in the Big Ten, who to keep an eye on for the 2026 NBA Draft, and predictions for the conference. 0:00 Intro 3:50 Illinois 10:45 Indiana 20:45 Iowa 27:50 Maryland 33:20 Michigan 48:40 Michigan State 52:05 Minnesota 57:35 Nebraska 59:15 Northwestern 1:01:55 Ohio State 1:04:40 Oregon 1:07:35 Penn State 1:09:15 Purdue 1:18:20 Rutgers 1:20:15 UCLA 1:22:50 USC 1:25:35 Washington 1:28:05 Wisconsin 1:29:35 Predictions Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corey and Albert re-draft the 2021 NBA Draft's lottery. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Gillaspie & Jam Hines continue their Preseason Prospect Preview season by breaking down 7 of the TOP Freshmen: Intro/Housekeeping- 0:00Nikolas Khamenia- 3:35Koa Peat- 19:43Braylon Mullins- 31:59Tounde Yessoufou- 42:25Chris Cenac Jr.- 55:30Brayden Burries- 1:06:26Meleek Thomas- 1:14:16Outro/Future Prospects- 1:25:51 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) share some of their boldest predictions and hottest takes for the 2026 NBA Draft.   0:00 Intro 4:55 More Returners than Freshmen in top 10 13:05 Only One International Player Drafted in the First Round 19:50 Florida will repeat and have 5 draft picks 24:30 Duke has 6 players drafted in the first-round vs just 1 42:45 Nate Ament doesn't go top 10 50:25 The Green Room   Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Gillaspie & Jam Hines continue their Preseason Prospect Preview season by breaking down 7 of the TOP Freshmen: Intro/Housekeeping- 0:00 Mikel Brown Jr.- 4:29 Nate Ament- 20:15 Shon Abaev- 32:34 Caleb Wilson- 42:41 Darius Acuff Jr.- 52:01 Jalen Haralson- 1:02:17 Isiah Harwell- 1:10:09 Outro/Future Prospects- 1:16:59 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) share their lists and construct a joint list of the best 25 NBA Draft prospects from the last 25 years.   0:00 Intro 6:55 1-5 20:55 6-10 37:45 11-15 47:15 16-20 58:25 21-25   Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corey and Albert answer questions from the No Ceilings staff on the 2026 NBA Draft To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Gillaspie and Jam Hines discuss the Top 3 Prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft Class, as well as what makes a player a "Can't Miss" prospects. Intro/Housekeeping- 0:00 Darryn Peterson- 7:49 Cam Boozer- 30:00 AJ Dybantsa- 50:36 Outro/Future Projects - 1:09:14 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the MVP, Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) redraft the 2018 NBA Draft.   0:00 Intro 3:00 1-5 25:00 6-10 40:35 11-15 48:50 16-20 52:35 21-25 58:00 26-30   Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) recap the top performances from Damian Lillard's invite only Formula Zero Camp. 0:00 Intro and Announcements 6:35 Tounde Yessoufou 14:30 Matthew Able 20:05 Tyrone Riley IV 25:03 Acaden Lewis 32:30 Blake Harper 39:12 Other College Notables 40:10 High School Standouts Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Corey and Albert break down the game of Darryn Peterson, the potential #1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Maxwell Baumbach and Stephen Gillaspie talk through Maxwell's recent No Stone Unturned column, focused on the top under-the-radar big men in the 2026 NBA Draft! -0:00: Tarris Reed -26:41: Rafael Castro -41:48: Amael L'Etang -51:35: Miles Rubin -1:03:06: Ernest Udeh -1:11:26: Upcoming Projects To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) recap the top performances of the returners at the NBA 2K26 Summer League. 0:00 Intro 2:30 Kyle Filipowski, Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier 11:42 Terrence Shannon Jr, Jaylen Clark, Rob Dillingham 22:45 Ajay Mitchell 24:35 Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, AJ Johnson 33:20 Reed Sheppard 38:20 Oso Ighodaro, Ryann Dunn 42:20 Jaylon Tyson 44:25 Kel'el Ware, Pelle Larsson 50:30 Bronny James, Dalton Knecht 57:48 Quick Hits Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) recap the top performances of the rookies at the NBA 2K26 Summer League. 0:00 Intro 6:35 Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant 14:00 Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud 20:50 Joan Beringer 28:00 Cooper Flagg and Ryan Nembhard 34:20 Kon Knueppel, Liam McNeeley, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James 41:25 Noa Essengue 43:35 Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears 55:00 Hugo Gonzalez 58:00 Yang Hansen 1:03:45 Khaman Maluach 1:04:55 Jase Richardson 1:06:35 Ace Bailey 1:08:00 Collin Murray-Boyles 1:09:20 Tre Johnson 1:10:45 Ben Saraf, Egor Demin, Danny Wolf, Nolan Traore 1:14:25 Asa Newell Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen recaps his time at the All-American JUCO Showcase, discusses what he learned about Junior College Basketball, and shares some players that stood out! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf, Corey Tulaba, Nathan Grubel, and Nick Agar-Johnson share their in person takeaways from the first few days of NBA Summer League. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) recap the FIBA U19 World Cup. 0:00 Intro 7:30 Team USA 29:50 Germany 37:55 Rest of World Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) share their favorite picks, takeaways, and superlatives from the 2025 NBA Draft before wrapping up with the Draft Stock Game. 0:00 Intro 5:35 Our Favorite Drafts 23:05 Draft Superlatives 55:45 Stock Game Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick is joined by Ray LeBov and Aaron Bollwinkel of Basketball Intelligence and the Unrestricted Area podcast to review the 2025 NBA Draft. They start out by giving their first impressions in the wake of the draft, and discuss the impact that NIL had on this year's class. Then, they break down the biggest storylines from the draft, including some of their favorite and most confusing draft hauls. Finally, they wrap up by briefly highlighting some of the top players in the 2026 NBA Draft class and how their years might play out in the lead-up to next year's draft cycle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Maxwell and Stephen discussed the most INTERESTING picks in the 2025 NBA Draft! 0:00: Collin Murray-Boyles 10:46: Egor Demin 20:53: Kasparas Jakucions 27:11: Hansen Yang 35:53: Danny Wolf 40:52: Nique Clifford 44:02: Ryan Kalkbrenner 50:02: Brooks Barnhizer 54:30: Taelon Peter 59:52: Will Richard 1:04:38: Brice Williams 1:07:49: Ryan Nembhard To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The No Ceilings team reacts to the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The No Ceilings team reacts to the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The No Ceilings team reacts to the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The No Ceilings team reacts to the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The No Ceilings team reacts to the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick brings Ray LeBov of Basketball Intelligence on the podcast to discuss some of the top 2025 NBA Draft prospects who played internationally this past season. They dive deep into the games of the five international prospects who are projected to be selected in the first round of the draft tonight: Noa Essengue, Joan Beringer, Ben Saraf, Nolan Traore, and Hugo Gonzalez. They also discuss five other international prospects who have a decent chance of hearing their names called on one of the two nights of the draft: Noah Penda, Bogoljub Markovic, Hansen Yang, Alex Toohey, and Lachlan Olbrich. Finally, they wrap up by discussing the recent trend of top international players leaving the professional ranks overseas to play for NCAA teams in the NIL and transfer portal era. Timestamps: 2:00--Noa Essengue 8:30--Joan Beringer 12:30--Ben Saraf 17:00--Nolan Traore 32:00--Hugo Gonzalez 39:00--Noah Penda 42:00--Bogoljub Markovic 49:00--Hansen Yang 57:00--Alex Toohey 1:02:00--Lachlan Olbrich 1:05:00--International Players signing in the NCAA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) share their guys, risers/fallers, Q&A, and more. 0:00 Intro 8:40 Our Guys 33:00 Most likely to be too high/low on 38:00 Potential Risers and Fallers 1:07:25 The Green Room Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tennessee's Chaz Lanier joins Stephen to discuss his time with the Volunteers, his March Madness run, and his Pre-Draft Process so far! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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James Barlowe of the Lock On NBA Big Board joins Stephen Gillaspie to discuss some prospects they differ on! Intro- 0:00 Quick Q&A with James- 1:47 Noa Essengue- 17:44 Maxime Raynaud- 28:05 Drake Powell- 36:28 Hansen Yang- 48:17 Will Riley- 59:44 BONUS CONTENT (Jeremiah Fears)- 1:06:02 Outro/Future Projects- 1:16:12 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) break down the top international prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft. 0:00 Intro 5:10 Noa Essengue 2230 22:38 Ben Saraf 36:48 Joan Beringer 46:55 Hugo Gonzalez 55:05 Nolan Traore 1:07:20 Noah Penda 1:13:25 Bogoljub Markovic 1:16:55 Hansen Yang 1:21:15 Alex Toohey 1:24:30 Rocco Zikarsky 1:27:25 Dink Pate 1:30:55 Izan Almansa, Saliou Niang, Mohamed Diawara, Lachlan Olbrich, Eli Ndiaye 1:35:00 The Green Room Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Villanova forward Eric Dixon joins Corey and Albert to break down his game To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) conduct a mock draft where one acts as the GM and the other acts as the Assistant GM by offering options at each pick.   Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Golliver from the Washington Post joins Stephen to discuss: The Desmond Bane Trade- 1:42 The Future of NBA Team Building- 5:16 The Impact of NIL- 9:29 Memories from Attending the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery- 15:11 Thoughts on Lottery Reform- 20:33 The Anticipation of Cooper Flagg- 27:25 What the Spurs Should Do at #2- 33:17 The Type of Player the Hornets Should Target- 47:40 How the Nets Should Approach the Draft- 52:40 What the Rockets Should Do at #10- 56:40 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) conduct a mock draft where one acts as the GM and the other acts as the Assistant GM by offering options at each pick.   Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pepperdine wing Stefan Todorovic joins Corey and Albert to break down his game and his basketball journey To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) run through some of their favorite player and team fits along with some of their favorite player comps. 0:00 Intro 11:10 Favorite Fits 57:20 Favorite Comps Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick is joined by Nathan Grubel of No Ceilings and Ray LeBov of Basketball Intelligence for this episode to discuss five players from the 2024 NBA Draft class who are likely to be in line for a larger role in Year Two than they played in their rookie year. They start out by discussing Nikola Topic and D injury. Then, they discuss two Top 10 picks who played limited minutes in Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham. Finally, they wrap up by discussing Sacramento Kings lottery pick Devin Carter, and potential roles that he might fill for the Kings next season. Timestamps: 2:00: Nikola Topic 15:00: DaRon Holmes 27:00: Reed Sheppard 42:00: Rob Dillingham 52:00: Devin Carter To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Smith of Spotrac, the NBA Front Office Show, and Sports Business Classroom joined the show! He discussed the NBA Draft, how league trends have influenced his approach, and how teams might approach the draft given the current CBA environment. Then, he discussed "His Guys" in the draft: VJ Edgecombe, Johni Broome, Kam Jones, Kobe Sanders, and Kobe Brea! Intro- 0:00 Keith's Scouting Process- 1:40 NIL Potential Impact on the Draft- 4:28 NBA Playoffs' Influence on Scouting- 12:38 2025 NBA Draft Class Strengths & Weaknesses- 15:24 V.J. Edgecombe- 24:39 Johni Broome- 36:55 Kam Jones- 47:52 Kobe Sanders- 53:22 Koby Brea- 58:02 Cooper Flagg- 1:06:29 Outro/Upcoming Projects- 1:10:03 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) react to the latest version of the team's composite big board. 0:00 Intro 5:45 1-5 8:55 6-10 18:25 11-15 28:56 16-20 35:42 21-25 40:45 26-30 45:40 31-40 54:05 41-50 57:08 51-60 1:03:55 The Green Room Draft Guide: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

National Champion, Alijah Martin, joins Stephen to discuss his basketball upbringing, his time at FAU, his NCAA Championship run with Florida, his combine experience, and MORE! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Maxwell and Nathan discussed the NBA playoffs. The duo also went into depth on which players they've grown more positive about and skeptical of as a result of what they've seen on the floor. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) react to the withdrawal deadline decisions. They then breakdown the games of Carter Bryant and Rasheer Fleming. 0:00 Intro 6:47 Withdrawal Reactions 29:15 Carter Bryant 51:25 Rasheer Fleming Merchandise: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yale Sharpshooter John Poulakidas Joins the Show to Break Down His Game To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick is joined by Stephen Gillaspie of No Ceilings and Ray LeBov of Basketball Intelligence for a Deep Dives/Unrestricted Area podcast crossover. They start out by talking about how the unexpected lottery results changed mock drafts, especially among the Top 3 picks. Then, they discuss potential lottery reforms, and the successes and failures of the current system. Finally, they talk about some of the standout players from the NBA Combine. Timestamps 1:00: Top 3 Mock Draft discussion 23:00: Lottery reform 1:05:00: Combine discussion To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Boone of CBS Sports joins the show to discuss: Intro- 00:00 The Zakai Zeigler Case Against the NCAA- 5:33 Some Kyle Draft Philosophy- 11:55 2025 NBA Draft Class Strengths & Weaknesses- 20:47 What Makes Cooper Flagg So Special?- 26:23 Kon Knueppel- 36:00 What Should the Spurs Do with the #2 Pick?- 44:04 Jeremiah Fears- 49:48 Egor Demin- 58:04 Drake Powell- 1:05:56 Outro- 1:16:01 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maxwell sat down with Texas prospect Arthur Kaluma! They discussed his background growing up in a basketball family, his time with the Ugandan national team, his continued improvement, and how he sees himself contributing at the next level! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) run through some WHAT IF… hypotheticals for the 2025 NBA Draft.   Merchandise: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCeilingsNBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices