EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 1H
2025 Bucks Draft Deep Dive with Rafael Barlowe
from Hear District
Rafael Barlowe of NBA Big Board joins Kris & Marques Johnson to preview the 2025 NBA Draft & the Milwaukee Bucks' many options with the 47th pick. But first, they look back at Rafael's extensive pre-draft scouting of Tyler Smith & Ryan Rollins, discussing what the young duo can accomplish in the NBA. They also dive into some potential second-round & undrafted targets for Milwaukee, how Giannis Antetokounmpo's mental approach set him apart from elite prospects, the advantages of being an underdog, how NIL is helping or hurting the draft, global scouting, prospect demographics, youth basketball & more draft insights. MJ & Kris round out the episode by showing love to some Hear District fans & reflecting on the intricacies of Black Father's Day through some greetings MJ received for the holiday. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 3:02 - Scouting Ryan Rollins 6:57 - Underdog Advantages 12:39 - Scouting Tyler Smith 14:30 - Bucks' Draft Possibilities 18:03 - 2nd Round Prospects 29:55 - NBA Draft Philosophies 36:15 - State of NIL & Youth Hoops 45:55 - Global Hoops Development 53:27 - Fan Love & Black Father's Day Subscribe to the Hear District podcast to enjoy the biggest names in basketball sounding off on your favorite team. For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus.
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Rafael Barlowe of NBA Big Board joins Kris & Marques Johnson to preview the 2025 NBA Draft & the Milwaukee Bucks' many options with the 47th pick. But first, they look back at Rafael's extensive pre-draft scouting of Tyler Smith & Ryan Rollins, discussing what the young duo can accomplish in the NBA. They also dive into some potential second-round & undrafted targets for Milwaukee, how Giannis Antetokounmpo's mental approach set him apart from elite prospects, the advantages of being an underdog, how NIL is helping or hurting the draft, global scouting, prospect demographics, youth basketball & more draft insights. MJ & Kris round out the episode by showing love to some Hear District fans & reflecting on the intricacies of Black Father's Day through some greetings MJ received for the holiday. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 3:02 - Scouting Ryan Rollins 6:57 - Underdog Advantages 12:39 - Scouting Tyler Smith 14:30 - Bucks' Draft Possibilities 18:03 - 2nd Round Prospects 29:55 - NBA Draft Philosophies 36:15 - State of NIL & Youth Hoops 45:55 - Global Hoops Development 53:27 - Fan Love & Black Father's Day Subscribe to the Hear District podcast to enjoy the biggest names in basketball sounding off on your favorite team. For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus.
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