USC sophomore guard Alijah Arenas is one of the most intriguing scorers in college basketball, and on this episode of Locked On NBA Draft we break down his game. The former five-star guard returned from knee surgery last season, put up 14.1 points per game in the 14 games he played, and had several 20-point performances down the stretch before deciding to return to USC. We get into his offense, his defense, and what he needs to show this season. We also dig into NBA comparisons to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kevin Martin, and Tim Thomas. Which one does he look like most? How much of his game is built on smooth, deliberate shot creation and drawing fouls, and what does his shooting efficiency need to look like for him to become a real NBA prospect? We also talk about where he could land on draft boards. Subscribe to Locked On NBA Draft for daily prospect breakdowns, scouting reports, and draft coverage from the No Ceilings team.

Are the Memphis Grizzlies AHEAD of schedule? Nathan Grubel breaks down the team's new identity behind Cameron Boozer, Zach Edey and Ty Jerome. He also covers the debut weeks of top NBA rookies and sophomores including Caleb Wilson, Darius Acuff, Yaxel Lendeborg, Dylan Harper, and VJ Edgecombe.

Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) breaks down some NBA Draft takeaways from the exhibition thriller between Duke and Kansas

Arizona sophomore forward Ivan Kharchenkov is one of the most interesting two-way wings in college basketball, and on this episode of Locked On NBA Draft we break down his game. The 6'7" forward from Munich, Germany, came to Tucson from Bayern Munich’s senior team, started all 39 games as a freshman, and helped Arizona reach the Final Four with his perimeter defense and steal production. We dig into his offense, his defense, and what he needs to show this season. We also get into NBA comparisons to Jae Crowder, Shane Battier, and OG Anunoby. Which one does he look like most? How much of his value comes from defense and playmaking, and how much does the three-point shot need to improve for him to be a legitimate NBA wing? We also talk about where he could land on draft boards. Subscribe to Locked On NBA Draft for daily prospect breakdowns, scouting reports, and draft coverage from the No Ceilings team. I spelled his name Kharchenkov, as Arizona’s roster does. I left out a draft year because sources disagree on his eligibility, so add one if you covered it on the pod.

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) breaks down the Kansas vs Louisville scrimmage and the biggest standouts.

Texas freshman guard Austin Goosby is one of the most intriguing backcourt prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft class, and on this episode of Locked On NBA Draft we break down his game. The 6'5" guard out of Melissa, Texas, comes to Austin as a top-25 recruit with length, touch, and a high feel for the game. We get into his offense, his defense, and what he needs to show at Texas this season. We also dig into NBA comparisons to Jeremy Lamb, Devin Vassell, Cam Christie, and Luke Kennard. Which one does he look like most? How much of his scoring comes from touch and shot-making, and how does his frame hold up against college and NBA competition? We also talk about where he could land on draft boards and whether he’s a one-and-done. Subscribe to Locked On NBA Draft for daily prospect breakdowns, scouting reports, and draft coverage from the No Ceilings team. I used 2027 and a one-and-done discussion again, so adjust if the pod took a different angle. The 6'5" height comes from Texas’s official roster.

Nathan Grubel covers his 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie predictions! Is AJ Dybantsa the favorite for ROTY? Where do Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and Caleb Wilson slot in? He gives his preseason ballot and choices for both All-Rookie First and Second Teams!

Dash Daniels has gotten off to a fantastic start, but is it real?

Miami freshman forward Caleb Gaskins is one of the most talked-about prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft class, and on this episode of Locked On NBA Draft we break down his game. The five-star forward is one of the highest-rated recruits in Miami program history and already shows up as a lottery pick in early mock drafts. We go through his offense, his defense, and what he needs to show at Miami this season. We also get into NBA comparisons to Rui Hachimura, Marcus Morris, and OG Anunoby. Which one does he look like most? How much of his scoring toolkit translates to the NBA, and will his defense be what separates him? We also talk about where he could land on draft boards and whether he’s a one-and-done. Subscribe to Locked On NBA Draft for daily prospect breakdowns, scouting reports, and draft coverage from the No Ceilings team.

Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) breaks down some returning prospects who need to "prove it" to make some serious noise in the 2027 NBA Draft cycle