Nolan Traore Scouting Report - James explains why Traore is the No.2 prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft

Join hosts Rafael Barlowe and James Barlowe on the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast as they continue their series on top 2025 NBA Draft prospects with an in-depth look at Nolan Traore, the next potential French star. Traore has garnered significant attention as one of the draft's top international prospects, showcasing his skills at major events like the Nike Hoop Summit and the Adidas Next Generation Tournament. In this episode, Rafael breaks down Traore’s standout performances, including his record-setting games and leadership at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket, while James reveals why he ranks Traore as the No. 2 prospect on his yet-to-be-released 2025 Big Board. They analyze Traore’s strengths, such as his explosive first step, scoring ability, and dynamic playmaking, along with areas needing refinement like his turnover rate and shot selection. Tune in to learn why Traore is projected as a top-10 pick and how he could make an impact as a future NBA star. NBA 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. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONBABigBoard?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA #NBADraft #NBA #NBAMockDraft #MockDraft #NBABigBoard #NBACombine Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.