Hardwood Homies Nba Draft Podcast

Cesar puts his top-60 big board to the test against Jackson and the two get right into a debate about Marvin Bagley III versus Trae Young. After the Bagley/Young discussion, they move to a conversation on their opinions of Kentucky prospects Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kevin Knox, and Hamidou Diallo. Then, Jackson question's Cesar's faith in Lonnie Walker and Bruce Brown. Killian Tillie is the next guy up for debate, followed by a discussion about Miles Bridges. The Homies close up by chatting about Chandler Hutchison, Troy Brown, and Mohamed Bamba. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and don't forget to leave 5-star reviews on iTunes!

Cesar returns as the guys get into a deep discussion regarding Jackson's research about which statistics are most important when projecting NBA success at each position, then apply those statistics to prospects in this year's class. The Homies break down over 40 prospects and what their statistical indicators say about them in an effort to unearth which players are overrated and which are overlooked. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and don't forget to leave 5-star reviews on iTunes!

Jackson does a crossover episode with Doug Ferguson (@lockdraft) of the Lockdraft podcast and lockdraft.com as the two discuss various topics. They debate Trae Young and where he should be ranked as a prospect, then dissect each other's big boards, playing a game of "defend your board". They finish up by discussing a few international prospects. Check out Doug's work with Lockdraft at lockdraft.com. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and don't forget to leave 5-star reviews on iTunes!

In this episode, Jackson and Cesar chat about a number of big man prospects in the 2018 NBA draft. First they discuss the consensus top tier of DeAndre Ayton, Jaren Jackson Jr., Marvin Bagley III, and Mohamed Bamba, dissecting their various strengths and weaknesses. Next, they move to a conversation about second tier bigs like Wendell Carter Jr., Daniel Gafford, and Robert Williams, as well as dark horses Jontay Porter and Mitchell Robinson. After that, they discuss a few other potential first rounders in Ethan Happ, Killian Tillie, Anfernee McLemore, Donta Hall, and Chimezie Metu. They finish up by breaking down where Michael Porter Jr. might fit in as a big man in the NBA. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies!

Jackson and Cesar bring their answers to numerous listener-submitted mailbag questions, discussing Theo Pinson, Udoka Azubuike, international prospects, evaluating shooting ability, Josh Jackson, positional needs, Miles Bridges vs Kevin Knox, lots of Trae Young, Keita Bates-Diop, who is in the draft's second tier, Anfernee McLemore, and more. As mentioned in the show, you can find Jackson's big board here: http://goo.gl/maksmr and his article about Trae Young here: http://goo.gl/6z9mpj Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies!​

Jackson and Cesar start the show out by unveiling their top-25 big boards at this stage in the season. Then they turn to tankathon.com to generate a lottery scenario and conduct a live mock draft for the first 14 picks. After that, they run another lottery scenario and do another live mock draft before concluding the episode, discussing numerous top prospects and their potential fits along the way.  Be sure to send mailbag questions to @HardwoodHomies on Twitter for the mailbag show next week!​

In this episode, Jackson and Cesar break down all the notable rookies from the 2017 NBA draft class at the season's quarter mark, discussing pleasant surprises like Jayson Tatum, Donovan Mitchell, and Kyle Kuzma as well as disappointments like Lonzo Ball, Josh Jackson, and Zach Collins. Jackson also examines his final 2017 big board to evaluate his best and worst rankings. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and feel free to send in mailbag questions!​

Jackson Hoy and Cesar Smokowski break down the early season performances of all of the top prospects in college basketball, discussing Marvin Bagley III, DeAndre Ayton, Mohamed Bamba, and many others. What do Bagley's numbers mean for his draft stock? How do early struggles affect Troy Brown Jr.? The Homies cover it all in this episode. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and feel free to send in mailbag questions!​

Cesar and Jackson bring an instant reaction to the news that the number 1 recruit in the class of 2018, Canadian swingman RJ Barrett, has committed to Duke. Barrett joins Cameron Reddish and Tre Jones to give Duke commitments from 3 of the top 6 recruits in the class. The Homies break down how Barrett fits in with Duke's 2018-19 squad and what his commitment means for Oregon and Kentucky going forward. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and feel free to send in mailbag questions!

Jackson and Cesar pick their preseason National Player of the Year, All-American Teams, Biggest Risers/Fallers, Best Defensive Prospect, Most Controversial Prospect, Best Highlight Player, Top 5 Picks, Teams That Will Outperform/Underperform Expectations, Best (Gonzaga and St. Mary's Excluded) Mid-Major, Final Four Teams, and National Champions. The college basketball season is right around the corner, and the Homies' picks are sure to be 100% correct heading into the season. Follow the show in Twitter @HardwoodHomies and feel free to send in mailbag questions!

Cesar and Jackson return with their final podcast of their prospect preview series, this time discussing the notable prospects from the SEC. Between Michael Porter Jr., 8 Kentucky players, and a number of star freshman littered across the conference, they have numerous guys to debate and break down. Listen to hear the breakdown on every player you need to know from the SEC this season. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and feel free to send in mailbag questions!

Jackson and Cesar are back to cover every notable prospect in the Pac 12, from stars like DeAndre Ayton to his teammates Rawle Alkins, Emmanuel Akot, Allonzo Trier, and Brandon Randolph to sleepers like Oregon State's trio of Ethan Thompson, Stephen Thompson, and Drew Eubanks. Unfortunately for LaVar, they don't talk about LiAngelo Ball. Listen to hear coverage of every notable prospect playing in the Pac 12! Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and send in mailbag questions!

In this episode, Jackson and Cesar cover over 40 prospects from across the mid-major conferences in the NCAA, along with former Western Kentucky commit Mitchell Robinson. From Robinson, Gonzaga's top guys, and other notable names to deep sleepers like Nick Dixon and Tim Bond, the Homies get you covered on every mid-major prospect worth tracking. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and send in mailbag questions!

Trevor Magnotti (@IllegalScreens) of The Step Back and Fear the Sword joins the show to talk through a number of international prospects for the 2018 draft, ranging from potential number one pick Luka Doncic and potential first rounders like Dzanan Musa and Rodions Kurucs to under-the-radar sleepers like Cyrille Eliezer-Vanerot and Vanja Marinkovic. After the discussion with Trevor, Cesar rejoins the show (59:18) to talk through a few of the super-sleeper international prospects for the 2018 draft. Follow Trevor on Twitter @IllegalScreens and check out his work with The Step Back on international prospects! Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and feel free to send in mailbag questions!

Cesar and Jackson are back to preview all the notable prospects in the Big Ten. They start off with big names like Jaren Jackson Jr. and Miles Bridges and make their way down to sleepers like Josh Reaves and Jordan Murphy. Get a rundown of every relevant Big Ten prospect - and then a few others. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and feel free to send in mailbag questions!

Jackson and Cesar are back with an emergency podcast to discuss the news that the FBI has been investigating under-the-table payments in college basketball and that four assistant coaches were arrested as a result. They process what the news could mean for watching and scouting college basketball this season, and also talk about what traits they look for when scouting thanks to a mailbag question. While this episode likely won't be the last discussion about the FBI/NCAA saga, it is a starting point for trying to unpack what the news could mean for college basketball. Big Ten Prospect Preview is postponed to next week. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and feel free to send in mailbag questions!

Emergency Pod Alert! Jackson and Cesar convene via Skype to discuss the blockbuster trade that sent Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and Chicago's 2018 2nd round pick. Listen to this short episode to hear their takes on what the trade means for both teams and the players involved. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and feel free to send in mailbag questions!

Jackson and Cesar continue their prospect preview series, this time looking at all of the notable guys in the Big 12. Each team in the conference gets a mention, including Texas with top prospect Mohamed Bamba and potential first rounder Andrew Jones, Kansas with a number of guys including Billy Preston and Malik Newman, and even Texas Tech with under-the-radar types like Deshawn Corprew and Zach Smith. If you're a Big 12 fan you'll definitely want to give this episode a listen to get a rundown on all the elite players to look out for this season. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and feel free to send in mailbag questions!

In this episode of the Hardwood Homies NBA Draft Show, Jackson Hoy (@JHoyNBA) and Cesar Smokowski (@CSmokowskiNBA) look at all the notable prospects in the American Athletic Conference, the Atlantic 10, and the Big East. Covering over 35 players, the Homies get you the info on every prospect you need to know from these three conferences. From high-profile prospects like Mikal Bridges and Shake Milton to sleepers like De'Monte Buckingham and Peyton Aldridge, they get you the scouting info you need. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and feel free to send in mailbag questions!

In this episode of the Hardwood Homies NBA Draft Podcast, Jackson Hoy (@JHoyNBA) and Cesar Smokowski (@CSmokowskiNBA) dive deep into the ACC's numerous prospects, previewing top guys like Marvin Bagley and Wendell Carter all the way down to sleeper prospects like Terance Mann and Mamadi Diakite. Profiling over 30 players, they offer a comprehensive preview of all the notable NBA draft prospects in the ACC. Follow the show on Twitter @HardwoodHomies and feel free to send in mailbag questions!