In the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe, James Barlowe, and Richard Stayman react to the official 2025 NBA Combine invite list released on May 2nd. The trio breaks down the top prospects they’re eager to watch in Chicago and discuss the growing trend of elite players skipping 5-on-5 scrimmages, questioning how many top names will actually participate. They highlight which fringe prospects need a standout week to secure their draft stock and analyze the evolving landscape with several players testing the waters while leveraging NIL deals as a lucrative fallback option. The episode wraps with a deep dive into Yaxel Lendeborg—arguably the top player in the transfer portal—and how his decision could reshape both the college and pro landscape.
2:41 – Discussion on which players the crew is most looking forward to seeing at the combine.
6:45 – Exploration of how many top prospects are expected to participate in combine activities, considering recent trends.
11:06 – Further analysis on the likelihood of top players participating in the combine.
13:22 – Identification of players who need a strong combine performance to solidify their draft stock.
21:41 – Insights into players testing the waters and the impact of NIL deals on their decisions to stay in the draft or return to college.
25:00 – Discussion on Yaxel Lendeborg's decision to either remain in the draft or play for Michigan, including considerations of his potential draft range and NIL earnings.
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