The Ringer's NBA Draft Show

KOC and J. Kyle Mann react to Scoot Henderson being shut down for the rest of the season (01:45). They debate if Scoot has shown enough during his time in the G League before discussing why Brandon Miller has leaped over Scoot as the no. 2 overall prospect behind Victor Wembanyama. Also, the guys give their predictions for March Madness before discussing which prospects to watch during the tournament (19:04).Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Jessie LopezProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Thompson twins' season is over after winning the Overtime Elite Championship; KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the twins' NBA potential, some shooting concerns, and the difficulties evaluating them in the OTE (02:47). They also discuss the rising stock of University of Central Florida’s Taylor Hendricks (19:59). Finally, the guys bring you the first mock draft of the season! They simulate the ping pong balls and give you their mock for the first 10 picks in the upcoming draft (26:10).Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Jessie LopezProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the rest of the league is keeping an eye on the standings for playoff seeding, KOC and J. Kyle Mann take a look at the lottery standings (04:50). They discuss how the flattening of the odds have made it more likely a middle of the pack team can jump into the top of the lottery. In looking back at Jalen Williams, they debate how to identify potential sleepers like him (14:58). Next, they discuss Bronny James’s surprising top-10 ranking and a rising G League Ignite player in Sidy Cissoko (31:35). Staying with the Ignite, they discuss Sidy’s teammate, Scoot Henderson, and why his shooting is starting to become an issue. Also, they briefly discuss Alabama’s Brandon Miller and his connection to the case of a fatal shooting (44:59).Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Jessie LopezProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann play a game of buy or sell as they discuss the current draft stocks of several NBA prospects. Also, in this week’s Wemby update, the guys discuss the rising stock of his teammate Bilal Coulibaly (43:29).(04:47) — Nick Smith Jr., Arkansas(10:57) — G.G. Jackson, South Carolina(17:25) — Baba Miller, Florida State(20:47) — Dereck Lively II, Duke(29:53) — Dariq Whitehead, Duke(34:02) — Maxwell Lewis, Pepperdine(37:41) — Dillon Mitchell, Texas*The Ringer NBA squad is coming to Salt Lake City for NBA All-Star Weekend! Get your tickets here!*Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Jessie LopezProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After no. 18 Indiana took down no. 1 Purdue over the weekend, KOC and J. Kyle Mann take a look at two promising prospects from the Hoosiers: Jalen Hood-Schifino (03:25) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (15:27).Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Jessie LopezProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz*The Ringer NBA squad is coming to Salt Lake City for NBA All-Star Weekend! Get your tickets here!* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the progress of several prospects, beginning with Eastern Michigan’s Emoni Bates (01:32). After discussing his fun play style, they debate if he has shown enough outside of his offensive talent to be drafted. Next, they discuss the NBA potential of Purdue big man Zach Edey (20:38) and debate if Kansas’s Gradey Dick can become a passable defender at the next level (30:03). Also, they discuss Villanova’s Cam Whitmore and his shooting ability before diving into this week’s Wemby update (35:22).Check out KOC’s 2023 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings!Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Jessie LopezProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz*The Ringer NBA squad is coming to Salt Lake City for NBA All-Star Weekend! Get your tickets here!* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After passing the halfway mark of the NBA season, KOC and J. Kyle Mann decide to redraft the lottery portion of the 2021 NBA draft.Nos. 1-5 (03:15)Nos. 6-10 (23:57)Nos. 11-14 (41:46)Check out KOC’s 2023 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings!Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Jessie LopezProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann open the show by discussing the recent performances of Alabama’s Brandon Miller (04:40), Florida State’s Baba Miller (14:21), and Kentucky’s Cason Wallace (22:16). Ahead of Thursday's release of The Ringer’s NBA Draft Guide, the guys debate the rankings of prospects like Houston’s Jarace Walker (34:12), Alabama’s Noah Clowney (42:39), and more. They wrap up the conversation by debating whether UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. is worthy of a first-round pick, and if Kris Murray can rise up the board like his twin brother Keegan did in last year’s draft (50:03).Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Jessie LopezProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After briefly talking about Kentucky’s lackluster season, KOC and J. Kyle Mann dive into a potential top-10 pick, Villanova’s Cam Whitmore (06:52). They discuss their impressions of the freshman so far this season, what improvements he can make, and comparable wing players, before debating whether playing Whitmore in the G League is good for his development once he enters the NBA. The guys also touch upon rising Houston prospect Jarace Walker (21:08). Next, the guys discuss UConn’s loaded roster and debate the NBA potential of Jordan Hawkins, Andre Johnson Jr., Adama Sanogo, Donovan Clingan, and Arthur Kaluma (24:37). In this week’s Wemby update, the guys discuss his offensive ceiling and what type of teammates can maximize Wemby's skill set in the NBA (42:25).Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Jessie LopezProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KOC and J. Kyle Mann begin the show by discussing Scoot Henderson’s return from injury as well as his current draft stock and what he needs to do to solidify himself as the no. 2 prospect in this year's draft (03:08). The guys discuss what stood out from Victor Wembanyama’s play in the past week, as well as his performance in the 3-point shootout in the French All-Star game (15:30). Next, the guys look at five potential teams that could tank and debate if they should push for the playoffs, sniff around the league for trades, or completely blow it up.(30:10) - Jazz(38:45) - Raptors(48:40) - Bulls(54:13) - Wizards(58:00) - HawksHosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle MannAssociate Producer: Jessie LopezProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices