2022 Draft Development Structures with PD Web

2022 Draft Development Structures with PD Web

Author: Bryce W Hendricks September 15, 2021 Duration: 1:52:54

Bryce, Cooper, and Stone are joined by the incredible PD Web (@Abovethebreak3) to discuss the interesting developmental situations for the top prospects in the incoming class

They hit on Duke, Memphis, the G-League Ignite, and some other fascinating cases for lower ranked prospects

Upside Swings is the official NBA Draft Podcast of the Rise Entertainment Network


Hosted by Bryce Hendricks, with regular insights from Cooper Klein and Stone Hansen, Upside Swings NBA Draft Podcast digs into the intricate world of future professional basketball talent. This isn't just about mock drafts or big names; it's a weekly deep dive into the mechanics, backgrounds, and potential trajectories of prospects from colleges, international leagues, and alternative pathways. The conversation focuses on how a player's specific skills, from defensive footwork to playmaking vision, might translate-or struggle-within the schemes and cultures of specific NBA franchises. You'll hear detailed breakdowns that go beyond the highlight reels, considering fit, developmental timelines, and the nuanced business decisions that shape draft night. The analysis in this podcast is built for those who appreciate the long game, understanding that a prospect's ultimate value is often found in their capacity to grow and adapt. For listeners who find the annual draft cycle to be a year-round obsession, these discussions provide a substantive, thoughtful layer to the evaluation process. Tune in for a clear-eyed, detailed look at the next generation of NBA talent, where potential is measured carefully and every selection carries a story of its own.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Scouting Jaden Ivey and Johnny Davis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:39
The guys dive into the top shooting guards in the draft Jaden Ivey- 3:15 Johnny Davis- 51:20 Tale of the Tape- 91:51
Scouting Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith Jr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:47
The guys break down the next set of top prospects, this time hitting on Gonzaga big man Chet Holmgren and Auburn forward Jabari Smith Jr Jabari Smith Jr- 2:17 Chet Holmgren- 32:15 Tale of the Tape- 56:40
Scouting Paolo Banchero and Adrian Griffin Jr [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:30
The guys dive deep into their first scouting report podcast of the year; Covering Duke's Paolo Banchero and Adrian Griffin Jr Paolo Banchero (1:37) Adrian Griffin Jr (43:32) Tale of the Tape (82:15)
A Look at the Consensus Mock Draft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:08
The guys take a look through the ESPN Mock Draft to get a sense of where the NBA intel is at
Predraftable Prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:29
The guys discuss the concept of predrafting, originally coined by the great PD Web (@Abovethebreak3) They then discuss a bevvy of predraftable prospects, including Matthew Cleveland, Peyton Watson, John Butler, Eric Gain…
Who Should Be the First Pick in the 2022 NBA Draft? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:10
The guys do a deep discussion on Paolo Banchero, Jabari Smith Jr, and Chet Holmgren They discuss their individual strengths and weaknesses, as well as the philosophy behind valuing each archetype as the number one in thi…
Mock Draft 1.0 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:35
The guys take a crack at a mock draft right as conference play is about to start!
The State of French Prospects with @stgwadateam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:00
The guys are joined by the great Steeve Lgr (@stgwadateam) to break down a ton of French prospects for this season and beyond Starting with a discussion of the wunderkind Victor Wembanyama, the guys also hit on Ismael Ka…