Best Ceilings NBA Draft Podcasts (2025)

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The CAN'T MISS Prospects of the 2026 NBA Draft Class 1:18:07

16h ago1:18:07

1:18:07

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- 0:00Darryn Peterson- 7:49Cam Boozer- 30:00AJ Dybantsa- 50:36Outro/Future Projects - 1:09:14 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/…

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BREAKDOWN: Nate Ament TOP 5? | 2026 NBA Draft 32:26

11h ago32:26

32:26

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) breakdown the game of Tennessee Volunteer freshman Nate Ament. 0:00: Intro 3:30: Offense 13:16: Defense 21:50: Comps Listener Survey We’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get …

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21st century peaks Ep 5 | The Tracy McGrady enigma & Playoff Luka 1:12:23

7h ago1:12:23

1:12:23

Would Shaq's Lakers have won 3 titles with T-Mac instead of Kobe Bryant? We tackle this question and more discussing Tracy McGrady's magical but brief peak in 2003. Then we discuss Luka Doncic's improvements in the playoffs, how hard he is to scheme for, and he polarizing defense. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball…

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'25 Summer Shootaround: Is this season the LAST one for Hubert Davis? 46:31

19h ago46:31

46:31

There's only one question swirling around the North Carolina Men's Basketball Program -- What will it take for Hubert Davis to keep his job? Surrounded by an 11-million-dollar roster and a mandate to win, or else. What will the Tarheels do this season with that much pressure on the head of the operation? Joe Ovies joins Gary Parrish to give a boots…

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Ceilings And Floors Of Western Conference Teams 2:10:36

2d ago2:10:36

2:10:36

On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick talk about the ceilings and floors of EVERY Western Conference team. Is OKC an NBA Finals lock? Who are the fastest baseline-to-baseline players of all-time? Also, would trading Malik Monk to add Russell Westbrook make sense for the Kings? Where does Chris Paul rank amongst a…

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Is RJ Barrett the odd man out for the Toronto Raptors? Plus, the return of SUMMER VACATION WATCH w/ Katie Heindl 39:33

3d ago39:33

39:33

The Toronto Raptors have reportedly made RJ Barrett's camp aware that he could be involved in trade discussions head into the new NBA season -- is it the right call for the team to explore trading the local-born fan favourite? In Episode 1929, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl chat about Jake Fischer's latest reporting on Toronto's buying intentions an…

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’25 Summer Shootaround: Few teams have as large of a gap between their ceiling and floor like Arkansas 39:11

4d ago39:11

39:11

Arkansas was an overtime away from the inaugural season under John Calipari to be an absolute success. So what will the Razorbacks do for an encore? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander take a look under the hood at year two in Fayetteville. 04:21 - Love it or Loathe it -- Arkansas as a top 20 team 22:40 - Non-Con schedule review 26:20 - Regular Season …

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BREAKDOWN: AJ Dybantsa is the most talented prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft. 31:41

4d ago31:41

31:41

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2018 NBA Draft REDRAFT: Luka Doncic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? 1:10:05

4d ago1:10:05

1:10:05

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 Writte…

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What is the Point in VAR? | The Embiid & Paul George Experience in Philly | Four Super Bowl Appearances in a Row for the Chiefs? 1:27:45

4d ago1:27:45

1:27:45

VAR CHAOS AGAIN?! The Premier League was in meltdown this weekend and we’re breaking down ALL the controversy! Has VAR officially lost the plot? (03:02) Plus, we preview two MASSIVE clashes: Man City vs Spurs – Can Frank pull off his first shock? (10:50) Newcastle vs Liverpool – Goals guaranteed? Or upset brewing? (14:14) Over in the NBA, we’re div…

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Knicks Offseason Thoughts and Expectations for the 2025-26 Season With Fred Katz 1:14:30

4d ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Wosny Lambre is joined by The Athletic’s Fred Katz to talk about all things Knicks. They discuss the coaching search that led to the Mike Brown hire and what Brown can help the Knicks improve on from last season. They also discuss realistic expectations for the Knicks this season (54:40) and which dark-horse contenders could challenge the Knicks an…

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The Toronto Raptors have a TOP-4 ceiling in the East, but their floor could be pretty grim | Will the team click? w/ James Herbert 36:12

5d ago36:12

36:12

The Toronto Raptors have a higher ceiling than most national media types seem to think is possible, but there's absolutely some disaster potential here as well. In Episode 1928, Sean Woodley and James Herbert (CBS Sports) talk about the ceiling, floor and median outcomes for the wild card Raptors going into the 2025-26 NBA season. Off the top, Sean…

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Tyrone Riley: THE BEST Mid-Major NBA Draft Prospect? | 2026 NBA Draft 29:43

6d ago29:43

29:43

NBA Draft sleepers often emerge from mid-major programs. Are Tyrone Riley IV and AK Okereke the next hidden gems? Nathan Grubel and Maxwell Baumbach break down underrated prospects for the 2026 NBA Draft. University of San Francisco's Tyrone Riley IV showcases athleticism and off-ball skills, drawing comparisons to Josh Hart and Terance Mann. Vande…

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’25 Summer Shootaround: Darryn Peterson will make sure Kansas won’t be a letdown for a third straight season 52:32

6d ago52:32

52:32

For the last two seasons, the Kansas Jayhawks have been just ... there. Not a team vying for a national championship, not even one of the 15 best teams in the sport. Just another team that drifted into the background — and was a letdown. For most schools, this would be understandable. Not in Lawrence. Enter Darryn Peterson and a crew of freshmen an…

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Ceilings And Floors Of Eastern Conference Teams 2:35:41

6d ago2:35:41

2:35:41

On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick talk about the ceilings and floors of EVERY Eastern Conference team. Will the Cavaliers and Knicks take advantage of a wide-open East? Are the Pistons and Magic darkhorse contenders? Will Jaylen Brown thrive as the number one option in Boston with Jayson Tatum injured? Should…

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The Longshot Award Winners Draft! Which Toronto Raptors could take home MAJOR hardward this season? w/ Vivek Jacob 34:37

6d ago34:37

34:37

The Toronto Raptors aren't the first team you'd think of when it comes to major awards contenders this coming NBA season -- but that doesn't mean we can't talk some award winning into existence! In Episode 1927, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob (Raptors in 7) play a classic Stupid Little Game and draft their best longshot awards bets for Toronto Raptor…

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21st century peaks Ep 4 | Flexibility & gaining/losing value in the playoffs 1:15:36

6d ago1:15:36

1:15:36

Harden and Ginobili had nearly opposite roles and box score stats. We discuss Manu's underrated defense, his role filling in the gaps in San Antonio, what to make of his more pedestrian numbers, and then dissect James Harden's offensive environment with Mike D'Antoni and what changes with him from the regular season to the playoffs and the tradeoff…

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Which Superstar Has Played in Their Last Finals? Plus, MPJ’s Erraticness, Labubus, and a Joker Brother Sighting. 1:09:27

6d ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Verno and Jacoby briefly go through some of the meaningless news around the league before Verno reads a message from a listener about a special sighting on one of the islands of Hawaii. Next, the guys come up with 10 different scenarios for the upcoming season and debate which would be the more likely outcome. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:0…

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BREAKING: Bobby Webster is still the GM of the Toronto Raptors; team won't hire president, Rogers is in charge now 30:59

7d ago30:59

30:59

The Toronto Raptors announced on Monday that Bobby Webster will remain as the team's General Manager and will head up basketball operations as the team will not be hiring a new Team President after all. In Episode 1926, Sean Woodley digs into the strange run of decision-making up top that very much makes it clear that Keith Pelley, Ed Rogers and th…

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BREAKDOWN: Darryn Peterson is WORTH the Hype | 2026 NBA Draft 26:02

8d ago26:02

26:02

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) breakdown the game of Kansas Jayhawk freshman Darryn Peterson. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Offense 11:45 Defense Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year Game…

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’25 Summer Shootaround: Louisville shaping up to be one of the most watchable + 3-point-happy teams in CBB 43:27

8d ago43:27

43:27

Louisville ranks among the most interesting teams heading into the season; it's no surprise the Cards get back into the Summer Shootaround mix. Pat Kelsey's making good noise at a program that's returned to respectability. Norlander is joined on this episode by Mark Ennis, a local radio host in Louisville who knows the program inside and out. Mikel…

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We Created A New NBA 25 Under 25 2:45:24

9d ago2:45:24

2:45:24

On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick build a new list of the best 25 players under the age of 25. Does Anthony Edwards or Victor Wembanyama sit atop this list? Should Cade Cunningham or LaMelo Ball be an automatic lock in the top 3? How good can Stephon Castle be? All of those answers and more on this brand new …

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League Pass Rankings, Season Schedule Insight, and Opening Night Expectations 1:06:24

10d ago1:06:24

1:06:24

The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann and Tyler Parker get together to discuss the release of the 2025-26 NBA schedule, expectations for the opening night matchup between the Rockets and Thunder, and the weakened East. Plus, Kyle presents his NBA League Pass rankings for the upcoming season. (00:00) Welcome to The Ringer NBA Show! (04:33) Expectations for Rock…

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The the Toronto Raptors have TOO MANY dudes that need minutes? | 'Shoulda Been a Raptor' All-Time Starting 5 | Mailbag! 35:49

10d ago35:49

35:49

The Toronto Raptors have a lot of guys who are gonna need minutes this year -- do they have too many?! In Episode 1925, Sean Woodley goes solo to field a whole bunch of mailbag questions from you, the listeners! Off the top, Sean plays the 240 Minute Game and tries to lay out how the Raptors' minutes distribution will shake out up and down the rost…

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RECAP: Damian Lilliard’s Formula Zero Camp 49:51

11d ago49:51

49:51

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: noceilings…

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10 Observations About the 2025-26 NBA Schedule 1:04:55

10d ago1:04:55

1:04:55

After dissecting the entire 2025-26 NBA schedule, Verno and Jacoby share 10 observations they have about the national TV breakdown, Michael Jordan's role on NBC, Rivals Week, late games on the East Coast, and more. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:05) Observation no. 1: National TV partners and broadcast teams (10:38) Observation no. 2: How wil…

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NBA Season Previews Begin: Celtics, Raptors & Knicks | Can the Colts or Jaguars Challenge for the AFC South? | Transfer Window Chats 58:21

11d ago58:21

58:21

In this week’s episode of Who’s Got The Ball? the lads begin their NBA season previews, starting with the Celtics new look line-up (02:49), the Raptors team of individuals (11:24) and the Knicks’ chances at the East (15:41). James and Shane then continued their look at the summer transfer window with the biggest signings over the last week (23:10),…

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Why the 2025-26 Toronto Raptors will go as Immanuel Quickley goes w/ Es Baraheni 37:27

11d ago37:27

37:27

He's not the best player on the Toronto Raptors, but there's a strong case to be made that Immanuel Quickley is the most important player to the Toronto Raptors' success this coming year. In Episode 1924, Sean Woodley and Es Baraheni (The Athletic NBA Daily, Raptors Republic, CEBL) to talk about Quickley's importance to the Raptors and why he's in …

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’25 Summer Shootaround: A long, candid, illuminating conversation with Kentucky coach Mark Pope 1:15:39

12d ago1:15:39

1:15:39

Mark Pope brought the juice back to Rupp Arena and completely reinvigorated Big Blue Nation in Year One. So what's he going to do for an encore? Well, talk with Matt Norlander for nearly 70 minutes about his experiences in Year 1, changes to college basketball that he'd like to make, and what the roster will look like in Year 2. 03:39 - What does a…

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BREAKDOWN: Cam Boozer is the best prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft 30:29

12d ago30:29

30:29

NBA Draft Analysts Corey Tulaba & Albert Ghim from @NoCeilingsNBA give their preseason thoughts on Duke bound forward Cameron Boozer, the potential #1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft class. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Intro: 0:00 Offense: 2:12 Defense: 12:39 NBA Comps: 22:43 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://podcasts.a…

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Darko Rajaković: On the hot seat, OR a COY Candidate? | Ochai Agbaji: Extension OR Trade?! w/ Vivek Jacob 33:18

12d ago33:18

33:18

Is Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković more likely to be a Coach of the Year finalist, OR to get fired before Christmas? In Episode 1923, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob play a few rounds of everyone's favourite Locked On Raptors Stupid Little Game: What's More Likely?! Off the top, they talk about whether Rajaković ahead of his third season on…

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Mikel Brown BETTER Than AJ Dybantsa? 2025 FIBA U19 Recap 28:40

13d ago28:40

28:40

FIBA U19 stars shine: Who's set to dominate the 2026 NBA Draft? Nathan Grubel and Maxwell Baumbach break down the standout performances from the 2025 FIBA U19 tournament, spotlighting potential lottery picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. The duo analyzes Mikel Brown Jr.'s rise as a top prospect, comparing him to the highly-touted AJ Dybantsa. Christian An…

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’25 Summer Shootaround: Cameron Boozer isn’t Cooper Flagg, but he might be almost as good for Duke this season 48:32

13d ago48:32

48:32

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The Ultimate 25/26 Premier League Season Preview: Table Predictions, Award Winners, Best Bets & Hot Takes 58:35

13d ago58:35

58:35

In this extra episode of Who’s Got The Ball? James and Shane previewed the upcoming Premier League season, predicting their award winners (02:38) as well as giving some underdog takes for each category. The lads then gave their thoughts on how the Premier League table would shake out from the relegation zone to the league winners (26:19), before fi…

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Predicting The Breakout Player For Every NBA Team 2:32:33

13d ago2:32:33

2:32:33

On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick give their candidates of who will breakout for EVERY team next season. On “Drop The Mike”, the fellas identified players that found a way to extend their careers by changing their game. Plus, is there a world where Amen Thompson can steal a DPOY from Victor Wembanyama? All of…

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PREVIEW: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, and More | 2026 NBA Draft 29:26

14d ago29:26

29:26

Tyler Metcalf and Tyler Rucker give a preview of the most prominent names to keep an eye on for the 2026 NBA Draft including AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, and many more. 0:00 Intro 1:30 AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cam Boozer 12:00 Other Notable Names 22:30 Who are we? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://podcasts…

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21st century peaks Ep 3 | A+ defenders with unique (but flawed) offense 1:22:08

14d ago1:22:08

1:22:08

Draymond Green and Dwight Howard were defensive superstars, but how good were they offensively? We discuss their fairly unique roles, and the progressive context of each player in Golden State and Orlando respectively, the “system player” idea and more. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

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THE BEST Wing Sleepers in the 2026 NBA Draft 1:18:02

15d ago1:18:02

1:18:02

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’25 Summer Shootaround: Texas Tech spent more than $10 million on its roster. Will it be a top-10 team? 42:22

15d ago42:22

42:22

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We Did An NBA Draft, But We Bid On The Players 2:29:49

16d ago2:29:49

2:29:49

On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike and Darrick do an NBA Draft but bid on their selections. Who ended up with the best team? Plus, the guys do a 1-10 excitement meter on storylines for the upcoming season, debate whether Prime Melo would’ve been better with LeBron or Kobe, make some early-season predictions, go over recent…

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’25 Summer Shootaround: Filtering through the fascinating fortes—and flaws—of the Florida Gators after their nat’l title (Three Man Weave crossover ep!) 52:16

18d ago52:16

52:16

Have Gary and Matt talk about YOUR team in this year run of Summer Shootaround episodes: Link 1: https://tiltify.com/@cbs-sports/auctions/fft-draftathon-2025/b6ef68de-6ac5-4703-a197-df8807210510?origin=dashboard Link 2: https://tiltify.com/@cbs-sports/auctions/fft-draftathon-2025/5d6795f2-fe1b-45f3-a819-90eb66bf05f0?origin=dashboard Link 3: https:/…

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Browns & Ravens Striving for the Next Step | Brentford & Fulham Pushing for Top Half | Texans & Titans Needs 44:37

18d ago44:37

44:37

In this week’s episode of Who’s Got The Ball? the lads took a look at the opposite ends of the AFC North with the Cleveland Browns (02:41) and Baltimore Ravens (10:59), what's in store for Keith Andrews at Brentford (17:34) and whether or not Fulham can push on (24:59). To finish up James and Shane discussed what is needed for the Houston Texans (3…

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