Final Four Prospect Projections, Debates, and Evaluations

KOC and J. Kyle Mann analyze the draft prospects from the teams in the Final Four, beginning with UConn and Donovan Clingan (3:42). They then debate whether Alabama’s Mark Sears can perform well enough to earn some first-round consideration (11:14). As Purdue’s Zach Edey continues to impress, the guys debate where he should be on draft boards (20:14) and discuss what NC State’s DJ Burns Jr. needs to do to make it on an NBA roster (27:20). Also, they discuss what the future holds for Duke (32:50). Should Kyle Filipowski, Tyrese Proctor, and Jared McCain strongly consider returning for another season? Next, they debate whether Tennessee's Dalton Knecht is a top-10 prospect and how much of a hit Terrence Shannon Jr.'s and Coleman Hawkins's draft stocks took after Illinois was dominated by UConn in the Elite Eight (36:46). Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Om Podcasten

The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann take an in-depth look at who’s got next for the NBA’s future as they bring you 'The Ringer’s NBA Draft Show.' They’ll drop their takes on the rising and falling stocks of the best and brightest prospects in the 2024 draft class. This is a podcast for fans of every team, whether you’re tanking for ping-pong balls or you’re in search of sleepers later in the draft. Kevin and Kyle will break it all down every week, as well as revisit and re-draft recent draft classes and get into how the league’s evolution could inform what’s valuable in a prospect of the future.