On the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael Barlowe sits down with one of the 2025 draft’s biggest enigmas—Cedric Coward. Taped last week in Chicago following a post-workout interview at the NBA Combine, Coward discusses his meteoric rise from Division III Willamette to Eastern Washington, and eventually to Duke via the transfer portal. A strong showing in Chicago, including lights-out shooting and impressive measurements, has vaulted him into the first-round conversation —despite logging just six games this season at Washington State. In this episode, Coward details his day-to-day in the pre-draft process, how he's preparing for the next level, and shares a powerful message for anyone chasing a nontraditional path to the league.

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On this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, I sat down with Colorado State wing Nique Clifford to talk through his path to the 2025 NBA Draft. We dive into his transition from Colorado to Colorado State, how that move unlocked a new level of production, and why he’s the best rebounding wing in this entire draft class. Nique opens up about testing the NBA waters last year, what he learned from that experience, and why coming back for his senior season was the right call. We wrap with what it would mean for him—and his community—to hear his name called on draft night.

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In part two of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, brothers Rafael and James Barlowe pick up where they left off, breaking down day one of the NBA Combine scrimmages after their previous episode was cut short. The episode features a spirited debate between the two over Tahaad Pettiford versus Jase Richardson, diving into questions of upside, fit, and long-term projection. They spotlight standout performances from Pettiford, who had a big game, Maxime Raynaud’s dominant presence in the paint, and Myles Byrd’s confident shooting stroke. The discussion also covers strong outings from Alex Toohey, Otega Oweh, and Lachlan Olbrich, who impressed with his interior physicality.

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