Sam Vecenie

Sam Vecenie, NBA Draft Analyst for The Athletic, joins Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers to discuss the promising 2025 NBA Draft, featuring standout prospects like Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper. They delve into which players could dominate the draft and explore the depth of talent available. The conversation shifts to the 2024 rookie class, where they hand out playful awards to highlight emerging stars and discuss their impacts. The trio also engages in a lively trivia game centered around the rookie performances, adding a fun twist to the insightful analysis.

Sam Vecenie, an insightful NBA writer for The Athletic, joins to break down the early season's top contenders. He debates whether the Celtics have separated from the Thunder and analyzes the Warriors and Cavaliers' chances at the Finals after their strong starts. The discussion shifts to the Knicks' defensive struggles and the Lakers' potential playoff performance, highlighting LeBron's ability to lead. They also ponder if the Warriors should target Jimmy Butler, making for an engaging look at this season's competitive landscape.

UConn head coach Dan Hurley discusses draft prospects and Lakers job interest. NBA draft analyst Sam Vecenie previews lottery picks and talks about Bronny James. Life advice segment with Ceruti and Kyle on hitting on girls at the gym.

NBA draft analyst Sam Vecenie breaks down the 2024 NBA draft covering the draft quality, potential impact of Alex Sarr on the Hawks, trade possibilities for the Hawks, and prospects of various players. The discussion includes comparisons between draft prospects, analyzing trade scenarios, evaluating players from Kentucky, and pronouncing NBA prospects' names for fun. The episode also touches on the NBA draft combine's effect on draft stocks and in-depth analysis of different NBA draft prospects.

Sports writer Sam Vecenie joins Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers to discuss the 2023 Rookie class, including Chet's dominance and the Pistons' build. They also dive into the 2024 NBA Draft, discussing potential players and player archetypes. The podcast ends with a fun trivia game between the hosts.