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Big Board 3.0 (Part 2): Ranking the Next Wave of 2025 NBA Draft Prospects (26-50)
A mix of high-upside freshmen and seasoned veterans fighting for draft positioning.
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Rafael Barlowe
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Big Board 3.0: The Race for No. 1 Is Over, but the Draft Is Just Getting Started
Breaking down my Top 25 prospects with full transparency—what I love, my concerns, and how the 2025 NBA Draft class is shaping up.
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Rafael Barlowe
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NBA Draft Weekend Recap: Standout Performances, Rising Prospects, and Unexpected Storylines
Darryn Peterson vs. AJ Dybantsa, Derik Queen’s Dominance, Jase Richardson’s Breakout, and More from a Wild Hoops Weekend
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Rafael Barlowe
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My New Ranking of the Top 10 NBA Prospects
 • Rafael Barlowe
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NBA Trade Buzz — Misinformation, Plus NBA Prospects Who Are Shining in the Pre-Draft Process
 • Rafael Barlowe
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New NBA Mock Draft: The First 14 Picks
 • Rafael Barlowe
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Mock Draft 1.0
 • Rafael Barlowe
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New NBA Mock Draft: Picks 1 to 10
 • Rafael Barlowe
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New NBA Mock Draft: All 30 First-Round Picks after the NBA Combine
 • Rafael Barlowe
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Scouting Struggles: The Hardest Players to Project in the 2025 NBA Draft
The Five Prospects That Have Me Second-Guessing: Jakucionis, Murray-Boyles, Demin, Queen, and Traore
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Rafael Barlowe
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The Luka Dončić Trade That Shook the NBA & the 2029 Draft Prospects Who Could Define Its Legacy
How the Mavericks’ Franchise-Altering Trade Ties Into a Draft Class That’s Still in Ninth Grade
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Rafael Barlowe
Flying Below the Radar: NBA Draft Prospects Who Deserve a Closer Look
Hidden in Plain Sight: Deep Draft Prospects Worth Knowing
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Rafael Barlowe
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Draft Watch: Key Performances from Top Prospects and Hidden Gems
From lottery-bound stars to unsung prospects, this weekend had it all.
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Rafael Barlowe
Quiet Risers Part II: Five Freshmen You Need to Know
Spotlighting five under-the-radar freshmen making their case as future NBA draft prospects.
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Rafael Barlowe
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Draft Stock Pulse Check: This Week’s Observations
Ace Bailey’s Scoring Clinic, Cooper Flagg’s Dominance, and the Curious Case of Tahaad Pettiford
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Rafael Barlowe
NBA Prospects Under the Microscope: Key Games to Watch This Weekend
Struggles, Redemption, and Rising Stars: This Weekend’s NBA Draft Storylines
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Rafael Barlowe
Why Darryn Peterson Could Be the No. 1 Pick in 2026
AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer Lead the Hype, But Darryn Peterson May Be the Best Prospect Yet
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Rafael Barlowe
The Top Performances That Stole the Show This Weekend in College Basketball
From record-setting performances to key matchups, these players delivered in a big way.
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Rafael Barlowe
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