Summer League Impressions and an Early Look at the 2024 Draft Class

Summer League Impressions and an Early Look at the 2024 Draft Class

Author: The Ringer July 19, 2023 Duration: 41:15
KOC and J. Kyle Mann wrap up this year’s summer league by discussing the performance of Cam Whitmore and taking a look at the Rockets roster that’s loaded with young talent (01:21). After discussing other players who impressed them during summer league, the guys turn their attention to next year’s draft class (18:13). They discuss who the better prospect is between Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland, which prospects they are high on, and which prospects have the best chances to raise their stock. Check out KOC’s 2023 NBA Draft Guide for all the draft grades and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For anyone obsessed with the future of the NBA, The Ringer's NBA Draft Show is your essential audio companion. Host J. Kyle Mann digs deep into the prospects shaping the next generation of basketball, offering sharp analysis on whose stock is rising and whose might be slipping as the draft approaches. This isn't just for fans of teams at the top of the lottery; it's for anyone who loves the strategic, year-long puzzle of player evaluation. You'll hear specific breakdowns of skills, fit, and potential, all delivered with the insider perspective that defines this podcast. Tune in for a clear-eyed look at the names you need to know, from the projected franchise cornerstones to the hidden gems waiting to be discovered in the second round. It's where the hype meets hardcourt reality, naturally becoming a key resource for understanding how today's college and international stars become tomorrow's NBA professionals.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Ron Holland’s NBA Potential, Shooting Struggles, and Best Fits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:44
KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the NBA potential of prospect Ron Holland from the NBA G League Ignite (01:22). They dive into his shooting inefficiency, what his role at the next level could be, and why team fit will be ex…
Mock Draft 1.0, Lottery Reaction, and a Conversation With Alex Sarr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:01
The Hawks win the lottery! KOC reacts to the draft lotto results and discusses the many paths that the Hawks can go now that they have the first pick and gives a quick mock draft (00:56). He is then joined by potential n…
Final Four Prospect Projections, Debates, and Evaluations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:55
KOC and J. Kyle Mann analyze the draft prospects from the teams in the Final Four, beginning with UConn and Donovan Clingan (3:42). They then debate whether Alabama’s Mark Sears can perform well enough to earn some first…