NBA Draft Risers: Leif Thulin’s First Month Standouts

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, hosts Rafael Barlowe and Leif Thulin kick off part one of a two-part series highlighting the biggest risers and fallers among NBA draft prospects after the first month of the season. Thulin highlights the standout performances and draft stock boosts of several impressive freshmen, including Illinois’ Kasparas Jakucionis, Alabama’s Labaron Philon, North Carolina’s Drake Powell, Rutgers’ Dylan Harper, and Texas’ Tre Johnson. The duo also discusses the emergence of Arkansas junior Adou Thiero, breaking down how his development has captured the attention of scouts. It’s a must-listen for fans tracking early draft trends and future stars.  Timestamps Kasparas Jakucionis (Illinois): 3:28 Labaron Philon (Alabama): 8:53, 13:45 Drake Powell (North Carolina): 16:16 Dylan Harper (Rutgers): 19:22 Tre Johnson (Texas): 23:40 Adou Thiero (Arkansas): 29:03NBA Draft analyst Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies and current author of the NBA Big Board newsletter is joined by Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft), James Barlowe, and Leif Thulin to breakdown the NBA Draft. Rafael & Team gives passionate NBA Draft fans a deep look into the NBA Draft with great guests, Mock Draft, player rankings, and of course BIG BOARDs. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.