The Stepien NBA Draft Podcast

Matt Powers and I talk about his last two pieces on TheStepien.com and end up discussing Holmgren and Duren as rim protectors and then Jabari Smith and AJ Griffin as on-ball scorers.

Ben Falk and I talk about the differences between the regular season and the playoffs and what lessons we can take away that make help us be better prospect evaluators. Enjoy.

Jake Rosen and I chat about the three Duke prospects Banchero, Wendell, and Keels, and then get to Kendall Brown.

CJ Marchesani and I discuss the expected, ceiling, floor outcomes of Jabari Smith and Chet Holmgren, then talk about Jaden Ivey, Keegan Murray and few more. Enjoy.

Mike Gribanov and I go over a few more players: Patrick Baldwin, Peyton Watson, Jaden Ivey, and Kennedy Chandler.

Jake Rosen and I introduce The Stepien's preseason tier 1 players (alphabetical order): Paolo Banchero, AJ Griffin, Chet Holmgren, and Jabari Smith. Jake ends the pod by adding a couple of his favorites Caleb Houstan and Patrick Baldwin. Enjoy.

CJ Marchesani and I had a bunch of draft twitter buddies in a greenroom together during the draft. Here is our 4 hour conversation. I had to bow out in the second round, but CJ kept it going. Thanks to CJ and everyone else that came out to chat or just listen. Enjoy.

Evan Zaucha (@EZ_Hoops) and I talk about fit concerns for the top teams and also wonder down a few tangents. Then we discuss Mobley's outcomes and how to value his distribution.

Aneesh Namburi joins me to breakdown the potential outcomes and overall all value of Trey Murphy, Kessler Edwards and Joe Wieskamp.Check out TheStepien.com for other draft coverage. If you're interested in more episodes like this one, consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/seanderenthal

This is an episode I did with @churckingdarts on his show, not an episode of The Stepien NBA Draft Podcast. Because so many people have been asking me for my opinion on Alperen Sengun and I won't have time to do an episode just for him, I got permission from Chuck, of the Chucking Darts Podcast, to re-air our episode on my feed. We talk about Jalen Green and then Alperen Sengun starting at the 56 min mark. Enjoy.

Chuck, of Chucking Darts, joins me to talk about Tre Mann and Austin Reaves. Check out TheStepien.com for other draft coverage. If you're interested in more episodes like this one, consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/seanderenthal

CJ Marchesani and Sean Derenthal breakdown Ziaire Williams and Josh Christopher.Check out TheStepien.com for other draft coverage. If you're interested in more episodes like this one, consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/seanderenthal

Mike Gribanov joins to talk about some combine takeaways and then we breakdown Sharife Cooper and JT Thor. Enjoy.

TLDR; What's the probability that Scottie Barnes shoots league average from 3? That's the probability that he becomes a very, very valuable player. Also, he's fun to watch.

As always, offensive and defensive breakdowns, then projecting and evaluating NBA outcomes. I think Bouknight's best realistic outcomes are not what he looked like in college.Twitter: @OdetoOdenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/seanderenthal

I try to justify a much lower than consensus view of Kuminga, going over general athleticism, offensive skillset, and defense projections. Then I theorize about what some of his good outcomes might look like and how valuable they are. Enjoy.

In this episode I do the usual analysis of a single prospect, first discussing Jalen Green's offensive and defensive strengths and weaknesses. Then I try to walk through what his best, average, and less valuable outcomes might look like. I spend a minute or two at the end comparing Evan Mobley and Jalen Green as draft prospects. Enjoy.

I, Sean Derenthal, talk about Jalen Suggs' physical traits and athleticism, where he is offensively and defensively right now, and then discuss a few avenues he might take in the NBA.

Evan Mobley's NBA success is subject to the same uncertainty and realistic development curves that the rest of the NBA draftees are. Where do his basketball attributes currently stand, and where does he need to develop to attain the kind of potential that he clearly shows as a 7'0" ballerina with a promising jump shot?

I, Sean Derenthal, talk about Cade Cunningham. Ground breaking stuff.

In this episode, Ross and Mike talk with SB Nation's Ricky O'Donnell on scouting philosiphies, in person viewing advantages, and EYBL. They also go over the top Pac-12 prospects. 1. Nico Mannion2. Josh Green3. Jaden McDaniels4. Isaiah Mobley5. Onyeka Okongwu6. Isaiah Stewart7. CJ Walker8. N'Faly DanteHonorable Mentions: Tyler Bey, Tres Tinkle, Both Gach, CJ Elleby

In this episode Ross and Mike talk with Michael Visenberg and discuss his philosophies, strengths, weaknesses, and his order of scouting. The three then go over a few top preseason prospects out of the Big-12. 1. Oscar Tshiebwe2. Tyrese Haliburton3. Devon Dotson4. Desmond Bane5. Tristan Clark6. Ochai Agbaji7. Xavier Sneed8. Udoka Azubuike Honorable Mention: Jahmius Ramsey, Terrence Shannon, Kai Jones, Lindy Waters, Isaac Likekele, Cartier Diarra, Silvio de Sousa

In this episode Ross and Mike talk with Alex West, co-founder of Red Team Scouting, and discuss his philosophies, strengths, weaknesses, and his order of scouting. The three then go over a few top preseason prospects out of the ACC.

Ricky and Ignacio review around 40 prospects from this summer's U16 FIBA competition. Intro:2:08 - Yannick Nzosa and his case as the top international prospect in the 2003-generation11:54 - Difference in the approach to scouting prospects at 15 & 16 years old versus scouting prospects that are closer to their draft eligibility.Scouting Reports:16:57 - Victor Wembanyama (France)30:47 - Adem Bona (Turkey)39:47 - Gustav Knudsen (Denmark)46:12 - Jeremy Sochan (Poland)58:17 - Matteo Spagnolo (Italy)1:06:43 - Paulius Murauskas (Lithuania)1:13:29 - Ousmane Dieng (France)1:24:57 - Iaroslav Niagu (Russia)1:31:23 - Duje Brala (Croatia)1:35:57 - Urban Klavzar (Slovenia)1:41:38 - Tomislav Ivisic (Croatia)1:45:59 - Zvonimir Ivisic (Croatia)1:48:34 - Emanuel Sharp (Israel)1:53:00 - Armel Traore (France)1:57:09 - Konstantin Kostadinov (Bulgaria)2:02:23 - Michael Caicedo (Spain)2:07:46 - Zinedin Mulic (Bosnia and Herzegovina)2:09:44 - Nikola Radovanovic (Serbia)2:12:00 - Ilija Milijasevic (Serbia)2:14:02 - Lefteris Mantzoukas (Greece)2:16:47 - Mark Ivankovic (Slovenia)2:19:11 - Nathan Missia-Dio (Belgium)2:21:00 - Matija Belic (Serbia)2:23:38 - Thijs de Ridder (Belgium)2:25:47 - Davide Casarin (Italy)2:27:52 - Gerrit Lehe (Estonia)2:29:50 - Freds Bagatskis (Latvia)2:31:43 - ND Okafor (Ireland)2:35:02 - Andrej Mitrevski (North Macedonia)2:37:04 - Matus Hronsky (Slovakia)2:38:20 - Koralp Turk (Turkey)2:40:22 - Ken-Martti Reinart (Estonia)2:42:34 - Andrija Grbovic (Montenegro)2:44:41 - Wilhelm Falk (Sweden)2:46:41 - Emilis Butkus (Lithuania)2:48:20 - Aleksander Wisniewski (Poland)2:49:48 - Juan Nuñez García (Spain)2:51:46 - Djordije Jovanovic (Montenegro)2:55:16 - Kymany Houinsou (France)2:57:08 - Standouts from FIBA U16 Americas - Jean Montero (Dominican Republic) & Yahir Bonilla (Mexico)3:00:52 - Standouts from FIBA U16 Africa - James Okemerie (Nigeria), Thierno Sylla (Guinea) & Abdoulaye Donzo (Guinea)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike talk with Darin Kuritz about scouting philosophies, how much the age curve matters, AAU scouting and other things going into the college year. They also go over the top preseason prospects from the American conference, plus Gonzaga. 1. Anton Watson2. James Wiseman3. DeJon Jarreau4. Killian Tillie5. Precious Achiuwa6. Jarron Cumberland7. Nate Hinton8. Joel Ayayi9. Filip PetrusevHonorable Mention: Boogie EllisNate Pierre-LouisLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky and Ignacio review performances of wing prospects in the U18 European Championship. In order: Nikolaos Rogkavopoulos, Franz Wagner, Malcolm Cazalon, Juhann Begarin, Andrej Jakimovski, Vincent Laszlo Valerio-Bodon, Rati Andronikashvili, Jovan Kljajic, Luc Van Slooten, David Bohm, Pelle Larsson, Kerr Kriisa, Then honorable mentions Ziga Samar, Gregor Glas, Tosan Evboumwan, Djordje Pazin, Sasha Grant, Kristaps Kilps.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Ross and Mike interview Kevin Sweeney of CBB Central and discuss his views on college basketball, scouting, and what he sees on the outside of the draft scene.. The three of them also discuss the top Mid Major prospects coming into the 2020 season.1. Trevelin Queen2. Jalen Pickett3. Charles Bassey4. Grant Riller5. Santiago Aldama6. Neemias Queta7. Vince Williams8. Obi Toppin9. Anthony LambHonorable Mention: Derrick Alston, Andrew Kostecka, Eugene German, Seth Towns, Caleb Homesley.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky and Ignacio review performances of big man prospects in the U18 European Championship. In order: Aleksej Pokusevski, Usman Garuba, Ariel Hukporti, Moussa Diabate, Azoulas Tubelis, Matej Rudan, Santiago Aldama, Tristan Enaruna, Alperen Sengun, Aleksandar Langovic. Then honorable mentions Filipp Gafurov, Maxime Carene, Bojan Tomasevic, Yvan Ouedraogo, Tomiwa Sulaiman.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike discuss draft philosophies with Brian Schroeder. They also go over the top returning BIG 10 prospects going into the year.Mike Gribanov's Big 10 Board:1. Aaron Henry (Michigan State)2. Xavier Tillman (Michigan State)3. Aaron Wheeler (Purdue)4. Jalen Smith (Maryland)5. Joe Wieskamp (Iowa)6. Cassius Winston (Michigan State)7. Jon Teske (Michigan)8. Ayo Dosunmu (Illinois)9. Kaleb Wesson (Ohio State)Other: DJ Carton (Ohio State) Franz Wagner (Michigan) Jack Nunge (Iowa) Aaron Wiggins (Maryland) Matt Haarms (Purdue) Alonzo Gaffney (Ohio State) Isaiah Livers (Michigan) Trevion Williams (Purdue) Nate Reuvers (Wisconsin) Eric Hunter (Purdue)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky and Ignacio review performances of prospects in the U20 European Championship. In order: Deni Avdija, Vit Krejci, Neemias Queta, Yam Madar, Onuralp Bitim, Carlos Alocen, Georgios Kalaitzakis, Jonas Mattisseck, Kareem Queeley, Lukasz Kolenda, Philipp Herkenhoff, Vrenz Bleijenbergh, Haris Bratanovic, Olle Lundqvist, Then honorable mentions Issuf Sanon, Mert Akay, Eidan Alber, Joshua Obiesie, Toni Nakic, Yves Pons.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike interview Sam Mazzullo and discuss his scouting philosophies. The three of them also discuss the top Big East prospects coming into the 2020 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricky and Ignacio review performances of international prospects in the U19 World Cup. In order: Ibou Badji, Rokas Jokubaitis, Nikita Mikhailovskii, Khalifa Diop, Amar Sylla, Samson Froling, Karton Dimanche, Arturs Kurucs, Oumar Ballo, Karim Coulibaly, Kai Sotto, Julian Strawther, Biram Faye, Filip Petrusev, Zoran Paunovic, Uros Trifunovic, Dalibor Ilic, Marko Pecarski, Hassan and Fousseyni Drame, Joel Ayayi, Martynas Arlauskas. Then honorable mentions Juan Ignacio Marcos, Haowen Guo, Kenny Baptiste, Yoan Makoundou, Marcis Steinbergs, Andre Curbelo.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike talk with Stepien writer Ricky Scricca on his scouting outlook, preferences, and how he goes about doing his work. We also discuss 2020 international prospects and Mike gives his top 20 ranked players for the international class. Ricky Scricca Interview(00:15-33:00)2020 International Prospects(33:00-End)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike talk with The Stepien co-founder Cole Zwicker on his scouting philosophies, where he differs from other scouts, and what he wants to he wants to continue to work on in the future. We also cover the summer league recap and have discussions with ranking rookies and second year players.   Cole Zwicker Interview(00:20-38:00)Summer League Recap(38:00-End)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike talk with Stepien writer Ignacio Rissotto on his scouting outlook, preferences, and how he goes about doing his work. We also dive into Mike's first 2021 big board and discuss the rankings. Ignacio Rissotto Interview(00:20-54:00)2021 Discussion(54:00-End)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike go over some aspects of the 2019 draft and discuss some of their favorite, and least favorite young cores. They also give a preview to some of the top 2020 prospects. 2019 Draft(00:20)2020 Preview(53:45)Follow @TheStepien on twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike cover scouting reports of PJ Washington, Tyler Herro, Keldon Johnson, Jarrett Culver, Carsen Edwards, O'Shae Brisset, Ky Bowman, Tyler Cook, Dewan Hernandez, Rayjon Tucker, Jaylen Hoard, Josh Obiesie, Tyus Battle, and Daulton Hommes. PJ Washington(00:20)Keldon Johnson(24:30)Tyler Herro(40:45)Jarrett Culver(56:45)Carsen Edwards(1:12:15)O'Shae Brissett(1:21:40)2-Way Prospects(1:27:30)Follow @TheStepien on twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike cover scouting reports of Jordan Poole, Ignas Brazdeikis, Nicolas Claxton, Chris Silva and Simi Shittu. Jordan Poole(00:20)Ignas Brazdeikis(14:00)Nicolas Claxton(30:45)Chris Silva(53:45)Simi Shittu(59:40)Follow @TheStepien on twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike cover scouting reports of Goga Bitadze, Luka Šamanić, Yovel Zoosman, Deividas Sirvydis, Alen Smailagić, Boriša Simanić, Adam Mokoka and a few auto-eligible prospects. Goga Bitadze(00:30)Luka Šamanić(21:00)Yovel Zoosman(36:30)Deividas Sirvydis(52:10)Alen Smailagić(1:05:00)Boriša Simanić(1:25:20)Adam Mokoka(1:35:45)Auto-Eligible(1:38:15)Follow @TheStepien on twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike cover scouting reports of Chuma Okeke, Jared Harper, Horace Spencer, Naz Reid, Tremont Waters, Grant Williams, Jordan Bone, Donta Hall, Amir Coffey, Kouat Noi, Charlie Brown and Justin Simon.Chuma Okeke(00:30)Jared Harper(20:15)Horace Spencer(27:40)Naz Reid(33:30)Tremont Waters(51:50)Grant Williams(1:09:45)Jordan Bone(1:25:00)Donta Hall(1:32:00)Amir Coffey(1:36:55)Koaut Noi/Charlie Brown/Justin Simon(1:40:30)Follow @TheStepien on twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike cover scouting reports of Ja Morant, Jalen McDaniels, Louis King, Kenny Wooten, Coby White and Nassir Little. Ja Morant(00:20)Jalen McDaniels(25:55)Louis King(40:20)Kenny Wooten(51:45)Coby White(59:40)Nassir Little(1:18:40)Follow @TheStepien on twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ross and Mike cover scouting reports of Talen Horton-Tucker, Lindell Wigginton, Marial Shayok, Devon Dotson, Dedric Lawson, Quentin Grimes, Mfiondu Kabengele, Terance Mann and Bruno Fernando. Talen Horton-Tucker(0:30)Lindell Wigginton(19:00)Marial Shayok(24:00)Devon Dotson(26:15)Dedric Lawson(36:10)Quentin Grimes(46:30)Mfiondu Kabengele(50:00)Terance Mann(1:01:50)Bruno Fernando(1:14:50)Follow @TheStepien on twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jackson and Mike start out by going over some recent draft-related news, highlighting players who are returning to school or have yet to declare their draft intentions before talking about some of the notable college basketball transfers. Then, they launch into in-depth scouting reports of Shamorie Ponds, Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett, and Cam Reddish. Here's the order in which they discussed everything:News (1:30)Shamorie Ponds (23:48)Zion Williamson (45:51)RJ Barrett (1:08:18)Cam Reddish (1:32:37)Follow @TheStepien on Twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jackson and Mike go through every mid-major conference and talk about all the prospects in each conference. They place particular emphasis on players eligible for the 2019 draft but talk about every potential prospect across the mid-major ranks. Here's the order in which they discussed the conferences:America East (Anthony Lamb): 2:37American (Dejon Jarreau, DaQuan Jeffries, Jarron Cumberland, Nate Hinton, Corey Davis Jr., Aubrey Dawkins, Jeremiah Martin, Shizz Alston, Jarrey Foster, Markis McDuffie, more): 4:40Atlantic 10 (Obi Toppin, Charlie Brown, more): 29:10Atlantic Sun (Garrison Mathews, Tyreese Davis, more): 36:18Big Sky (Brekkott Chapman, Tyler Hall, Jordan Davis, Michael Oguine, Bodie Hume, more): 40:46Big South (Chris Clemons, Ed Polite Jr., Malik Moore, David Efianayi, more): 50:01Big West (Lamine Diane, more): 58:11Colonial (Justin Wright-Foreman, Nathan Knight, Grant Riller, more): 1:02:53Conference USA (Jon Elmore, Jon Davis, Cortez Edwards, more - Charles Bassey was covered previously): 1:11:56Horizon (Sandy Cohen, more): 1:20:36Ivy (Miye Oni, Matt Morgan, more): 1:23:31MAAC (Cameron Young, Marvin Prochet, Jalen Pickett, more): 1:33:04MAC (CJ Massinburg, Jeremy Harris, Elijah Minnie, more): 1:40:04MEAC (RJ Cole): 1:46:29Missouri Valley (Milik Yarbrough, more): 1:47:46Mountain West (Justin James, Deshon Taylor, more - Jalen McDaniels and Neemias Queta will be covered on another episode and Nevada guys were already covered previously): 1:49:51NEC (Nobody in particular): 1:59:15Ohio Valley (Dylan Windler, Nick Mayo, Jason Burnell, Nick Muszynski, more - Ja Morant will be covered on another episode): 2:00:32Patriot (Andrew Kostecka, more): 2:09:22SoCon (Cameron Jackson, Fletcher Magee, more): 2:11:52Southland (Nobody in particular): 2:16:46SWAC (Martaveous McKnight, Trayvon Reed, more): 2:17:51Summit (John Konchar, Mike Daum, Skyler Flatten, more): 2:20:06Sun Belt (Daishon Smith, Zac Cuthbertson, D'Marcus Simonds, Jakeenan Gant, Jordon Varnado, more): 2:31:41WCC (Yoeli Childs, Isaiah Pineiro, more - Gonzaga guys covered previously): 2:44:20WAC (Trevelin Queen, more): 2:51:25Follow @TheStepien on Twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jackson and Mike continue their scouting report series and go in-depth breaking down Jaxson Hayes, Kevin Porter Jr., Daniel Gafford, Isaiah Joe, and KZ Okpala. Here's the order in which they discuss the prospects:Jaxson Hayes (2:28)Kevin Porter Jr. (25:00)Daniel Gafford (51:50)Isaiah Joe (1:06:06)KZ Okpala (1:18:35)Follow @TheStepien on Twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jackson and Mike continue their scouting report series by breaking down all the notable prospects from Gonzaga (Brandon Clarke, Rui Hachimura, Killian Tillie, Zach Norvell Jr.) and Virginia (De'Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome). They also discuss some of the other long-term prospects on both rosters. Here's the order in which they broke down each player:Brandon Clarke (2:00)Rui Hachimura (33:25)Killian Tillie (51:31)Zach Norvell Jr. (1:10:03)Other Gonzaga Prospects (Josh Perkins, Filip Petrusev) (1:23:42)De'Andre Hunter (1:27:20)Ty Jerome (1:47:12)Other Virginia Prospects (Jay Huff, Mamadi Diakite) (2:01:43)Follow @TheStepien on Twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackson and Mike continue their in-depth scouting report series by going deep and analyzing the games of 7 different prospects. They also discuss some fringier names after finishing the reports on the top prospects. Here's the order in which they discussed the prospects:Nickeil Alexander-Walker (2:40)Matisse Thybulle (20:06)Jaylen Nowell (35:52)Luguentz Dort (45:21)Zylan Cheatham (1:00:43)Kerwin Roach (1:05:50)Robert Franks (1:17:38)Quick notes on other guys (Nate Reuvers, Vic Law, Lamar Peters, Robert Woodard, Reggie Perry, Ahmed Hill, Nahziah Carter, CJ Elleby)Follow @TheStepien on Twitter and feel free to reach out with feedback or questions about the show.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices