Derik Queen’s Buzzer-Beater & Cooper Flagg’s Return Headline The Opening Weekend of NCAA Tournament

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe is joined by James Barlowe and Leif Thulin to break down the biggest NBA Draft takeaways from the opening weekend of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. The trio opens by comparing where their brackets stand before diving into Derik Queen’s clutch game-winner and how his performance impacts his draft stock. They then shift to Cooper Flagg’s impressive return from injury, noting how comfortable and dominant he looked despite the layoff. The group also discusses VJ Edgecombe’s performance, emphasizing the need for him to be more assertive offensively, and wrap up with thoughts on Jeremiah Fears, whose late-season surge and tournament play may be pushing him up draft boards.Timestamps2:05 – Leif and James check in on where their brackets stand3:12 – Reactions to Derik Queen’s game-winning shot and draft implications7:26 – Cooper Flagg’s return14:54 – VJ Edgecombe’s performance: waiting for more aggression22:05 – Jeremiah Fears’ late-season surge and rising draft stockSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.