The Ringer's NBA Draft Show

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The 2021 NBA Re-Draft: Analyzing Everyone from Mobley and Giddey to Grimes and Sengun Jan 25, 2023

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 Mann

Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Latest Prospect Rankings and Previewing The Ringer’s NBA Draft Guide Jan 18, 2023

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 Mann

Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Analyzing Cam Whitmore, Jarace Walker, and UConn's Rising Prospects Jan 11, 2023

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 Mann

Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Tanking Teams, Scoot’s Poster, and Malibu’s Finest Prospect Jan 05, 2023

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) - Hawks

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann

Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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New Year's Resolutions for NBA Draft Prospects Dec 28, 2022

KOC and J. Kyle Mann give their resolutions for four promising prospects going into the New Year. Also, the guys share what games to watch with the New Year's edition of TV Guide (20:55).

(06:42) - Jaime Jaquez Jr.

(08:54) - Brandon Miller

(10:57) - Dereck Lively

(14:23) - Marcus Sasser

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann

Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Are the Thompson Twins Trending Up? An Amen and Ausar Thompson Breakdown. Dec 22, 2022

KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the draft stock and potential of the Overtime Elite's Amen and Ausar Thompson—a.k.a. the Thompson twins (01:29). They discuss the unconventional path the twins are taking en route to the NBA, how playing in OTE is affecting their development, whether the lack of a reliable jumper will hurt their draft stock, and the debate over where Amen should be ranked in this class. Also, this week's Wemby update (38:00).

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann

Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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NBA Youngsters Rising and Falling, a Rising Unknown Freshman, and Games To Watch Dec 14, 2022

With the release of The Ringer’s Top 100 NBA Player Rankings, KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss six of the younger players on the list and debate whether they will rise, fall, or stay the same as the season goes on (01:18). Some of the players they look at are Tyrese Haliburton ranked at 21, Desmond Bane ranked at 31, and Bennedict Mathurin at 90. In this week’s Meet and Greet, the guys introduce UCF freshman forward Taylor Hendricks (29:44). KOC previews his interview with Alabama’s top prospect, Brandon Miller, before sharing his experience attending the Houston-Alabama game over the weekend (37:34). The guys also give this the latest Wemby update before Kyle shares what games to watch this week (47:04).

Check out The Ringers NBA Rankings, Ranking everything that matters in the NBA!

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann

Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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First Impressions, a Sharpshooting Sleeper, and Why the Bulls Should Blow It Up Dec 08, 2022

KOC and J. Kyle Mann give their first impressions of prospects Cam Whitmore from Villanova and Nick Smith from Arkansas (03:14). In looking at the success of players like Shaedon Sharpe and Darius Garland, the guys debate whether playing is the right decision for elite NBA prospects (23:17). In the debut segment of Meet and Greet, the guys introduce Tucker DeVries from Drake, a potential sleeper to keep an eye on (31:43). After this week’s Wemby update, the guys agree that it’s time for a reset in Chicago (39:55).

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann

Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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The Way-Too-Early 2022 NBA Re-draft Nov 30, 2022

After the first quarter of the NBA season, KOC and J. Kyle Mann decide to re-draft the lottery portion of the 2022 NBA draft.

Nos. 1-5 (01:50)

Nos. 6-10 (26:01)

Nos. 11-14 (47:43)

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann

Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Kings Beam Team Lessons, Arkansas-Creighton Takeaways, and the Emoni Bates Debate Nov 23, 2022

KOC and J. Kyle Mann begin the show discussing the Kings' resurgence in the NBA, looking specifically at Domantas Sabonis (02:18). Next, they take a look at the Thompson twins and compare them to Ja Morant and De’Aaron Fox (15:55). Do the twins need to develop consistent jump shots to make it in the NBA? Also, they recap the Creighton-Arkansas game from Tuesday night and discuss the prospects from both schools (25:58). The guys debate the potential of Emoni Bates in their new segment, YouTube Obsessions, before diving into this week’s Wemby update (37:50).

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann

Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Champions Classic Prospect Rankings, Plus Scoot’s Big Week and Victor’s Floater 3s Nov 16, 2022

KOC and J. Kyle Mann discuss the top five prospects from this weekend’s Champions Classic in Indianapolis (01:26). They also discuss some of the lesser-known prospects who competed before going into this week’s Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson update (25:23).

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann

Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Intro to the 2023 NBA Draft, Wings Galore, and Favorite College Prospects Nov 09, 2022

Introducing The Ringer's 'NBA Draft Show' with Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann! They’ll get together every week to keep you up to date on all the top NBA prospects, including Victor Wembanyama. They discuss what to expect from the show before diving into what makes Wembanyama such a unique prospect and detailing the experience of watching him live (01:50). With Wembanyama locked in as the top prospect, they debate whether Scoot Henderson is locked in as the no. 2, and discuss the Thompson twins in Overtime Elite (17:32). Also, the introduction of the My Guys college draft, in which KOC and Kyle draft their five-man lineup of college players to watch entering the season (28:53).

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann

Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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