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by James Barlowe, Rafael Barlowe
Hosted by brothers Rafael and James Barlowe, the NBA Draft Junkies Podcast delivers sharp, unfiltered insight into the world of NBA Draft prospects and beyond. With years of scouting experience and a deep passion for player development, the Barlowe brothers break down film, evaluate future stars, and offer unique perspectives you won’t find anywhere else. From high school standouts to international risers, this is your go-to source for all things NBA Draft
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- Yesterday1h 7m
Rookie Report Vol. 2: Darryn Peterson Bounces Back! Did the Rich Just Get Richer in OKC?
It's another edition of the NBA Draft Junkies Rookie Report, as Rafael and James break down the latest preseason performances from the 2026 NBA Draft class. Darryn Peterson responded to a disappointing debut with 23 points, three rebounds and three assists, while Golden State's Yaxel Lendeborg led the Warriors with 17 points and nine rebounds in his second outing. But the biggest storyline might be in Oklahoma City, where Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz have made impressive early contributions. Mara has opened the preseason with consecutive perfect shooting performances, including 22 points on 10-10 shooting tonight vs the Bucks, while Stirtz has delivered backto back 15 point games. The episode also covers Cameron Boozer's latest performance for Memphis, where he finished with 16 points, six rebounds and two assists against Orlando. #NBADraftJunkies #RookieReport #2026NBADraft #NBARookies #DarrynPeterson #YaxelLendeborg #CameronBoozer #BennettStirtz #OKCThunder #ThunderUp #GoldenStateWarriors #DubNation #MemphisGrizzlies #NBA #NBAPreseason #NBADraft #NBAScouting #NBAProspects
- Yesterday1h 15m
2026 NBA Rookies Make Their Preseason Debuts: Our First Impressions
The 2026 NBA Draft class is getting its first taste of NBA preseason basketball, and it's time for some early reactions. Rafael and James break down Darius Acuff's 19-point performance against the Lakers, Cameron Carr's 19 points in 22 minutes off the bench, Darryn Peterson's six point debut, Keaton Wagler's 15 points on 15 shots, Yaxel Lendeborg's 1-6 shooting night and Kingston Flemings' first game as a starting point guard. They'll also discuss the instant offense provided by Ebuka Okorie and check in on Bucks rookies Brayden Burries and Nate Ament. #NBARookies #2026NBADraft #DariusAcuff #CameronCarr #DarrynPeterson #KeatonWagler #YaxelLendeborg #KingstonFlemings #EbukaOkorie #BraydenBurries #NateAment #NBA #NBAPreseason #NBADraft #NBADraftJunkies #NBAProspects #RookieWatch #NBAScouting #Basketball #NBADraftAnalysis
- 2 days ago1h 7m
LOST FILES: Duren Gets PAID, Knecht in Trouble, Hawkins Cut & Luke Paul to Duke
It's time for another NBA Draft Junkies Friday Rundown, as Rafael and James recap some of the biggest stories from across the basketball world. Jalen Duren's long contract standoff with Detroit is finally over after the Pistons agreed to a five-year, $200 million deal just before the deadline. Meanwhile, Dalton Knecht's future with the Lakers has become uncertain amid reports that he could be the odd man out as Los Angeles gets down to its final opening night roster, raising questions about how quickly things changed for a player who appeared to land in an ideal situation on draft night. Then there's Jordan Hawkins, the No. 14 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, who was waived by Memphis after recently being acquired from New Orleans. Rafael and James discuss what the situations with Knecht and Hawkins tell us about opportunity, development and how little patience NBA teams can have with young players ,and whether Knecht's situation should change how we think about the perceived safety of drafting older prospects. The show then shifts to the next generation, with the Border League in Las Vegas providing an early look at some of the country's top high school prospects before finishing with Australian point guard Luke Paul, who has committed to Duke after his current season with Cairns in the NBL Next Stars program. #NBADraftJunkies #FridayRundown #JalenDuren #DetroitPistons #Pistons #DaltonKnecht #Lakers #LakeShow #JordanHawkins #MemphisGrizzlies #Grizzlies #NBA #NBADraft #LukePaul #DukeBasketball #DukeMBB #GoDuke #NBL #NBLNextStars #BorderLeague #BorderLeague2026 #HighSchoolBasketball #GrassrootsBasketball #BasketballRecruiting #NBAProspects #BasketballNews
- 2 days ago1h 18m
2026 Border League Recap: Who Stood Out in Las Vegas?
The Border League gives scouts and basketball fans one of their first opportunities each fall to see some of the country's top high school prospects competing with their teams after an offseason of development.In this episode, Rafael and James recap the 2026 Border League in Las Vegas, discussing the players who impressed them, prospects who may have raised their stock and some of the biggest takeaways from the weekend. They share their thoughts on Beckham Black, Yann Kamagate, Benji Berreout, DeMarcus Henry, Josiah Rose and more, while looking at what has changed in their games and which performances could be signs of a breakout season. #BorderLeague #BorderLeague2026 #BeckhamBlack #YannKamagate #BenjiBerreout #DeMarcusHenry #JosiahRose #HighSchoolBasketball #HighSchoolHoops #GrassrootsBasketball #BasketballRecruiting #NBAProspects #NBADraftProspects #NBADraftJunkies #BasketballScouting #LasVegas #PrepBasketball
- 6 days ago43 min
Is Matt Able This Year’s NBA Draft Breakout Prospect?
Matt Able showed enough as a freshman at NC State to put himself on the NBA radar, and a strong pre draft process only added to the intrigue before he ultimately returned to college. Now the sophomore transfers across the state to North Carolina, where he'll play for former NBA championship coach Mike Malone and have an opportunity to turn last year's flashes into consistent production. Rafael and James break down Able's strengths, concerns and NBA projection, while James explains why he's particularly high on the UNC sophomore and believes the consensus may be significantly underrating him entering the season. Could Matt Able become one of the biggest breakout prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft? #MattAble #UNC #UNCBasketball #TarHeels #GoHeels #CarolinaBasketball #2027NBADraft #NBADraft #NBADraft2027 #NBADraftJunkies #NBAProspects #NBADraftProspects #NBAScouting #MikeMalone #NCState #CollegeBasketball #CollegeHoops #ACCBasketball #BasketballScouting #NBADraftAnalysis #DraftProspects
- 1 weeks ago1h 17m
Mailbag Wednesday: 2027 Draft, Border League, OTE & NBA Rookies
It's Mailbag Wednesday, which means you control the conversation. Rafael and James take questions live from the audience while discussing some of the biggest topics across the basketball world, including early NBA Rookie of the Year candidates, what to make of the wide open 2027 NBA Draft and whether comparisons to the 2024 class are actually fair. They'll also preview the upcoming Border League in Las Vegas, where many of the country's top high school teams and prospects will give scouts an early look at what they've added to their games, and break down some of the measurements and takeaways from the OTE Combine. Prospects, rankings, scouting, high school hoops and NBA questions...It's all on the table.
- 1 weeks ago1h 8m
Hugo Yimga Keeps Adding to His Game. How Good Can He Be?
Hugo Yimga entered the season as one of the most intriguing international prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft, but what makes his development particularly interesting is how much his game continues to change. Once viewed largely through the lens of his physical tools, athleticism and defensive potential, Yimga has steadily added more skill to his offensive game. One of the biggest developments has been his shooting. After previously being viewed as a non-shooter, Yimga made a major jump as a 17 year-old professional, connecting on around 40% of his three point attempts. A strong performance this past weekend provided glimpses of offensive skill and versatility that haven't always been associated with Yimga's game. In this episode, Rafael and James break down Yimga's strengths, weaknesses, shooting development, expanding offensive game and overall NBA projection. If he continues adding new dimensions to his game, how high could his NBA Draft stock eventually climb? #HugoYimga #2027NBADraft #NBADraft #NBADraft2027 #NBADraftJunkies #NBAProspects #NBADraftProspects #NBAScouting #InternationalProspects #InternationalBasketball #FranceBasketball #FrenchBasketball #BasketballFrance #EuropeanBasketball #DraftProspects #NBADraftInternational #BasketballScouting #NBADraftAnalysis #NBAFuture #FrenchProspects
- 1 weeks ago1h 8m
NBA Media Day Headlines: Duren Drama, Ingram Injury, Baldy Lebron, Ja Morant & More
The NBA season is officially getting underway, and Media Day gave us plenty to talk about. Rafael and James break down the latest Jalen Duren saga, including his absence from Pistons Media Day, Detroit's desire to keep him and reports of teams potentially exploring sign-and-trade possibilities. They also discuss the surprising news that Brandon Ingram underwent heel surgery and was found to have a partially torn Achilles, which will delay his Clippers debut following the Kawhi Leonard trade. Then it's time for some of the lighter Media Day storylines: baldy Lebron, which players showed up looking like they spent the entire offseason in the weight room, and what should we make of Ja Morant potentially coming off the bench for a crowded Portland backcourt? #NBA #NBAMediaDay #NBAMediaDay2026 #NBADraftJunkies #JalenDuren #DetroitPistons #Pistons #TrajanLangdon #BrandonIngram #LAClippers #JaMorant #TrailBlazers #RipCity #KawhiLeonard #NBAOffseason #NBASeason #NBANews #Basketball #NBAUpdates
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