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The Tank Commander Podcast

by Jeffrey Pidlaoan & Noah Sharp

Welcome to the Tank Commander Podcast, hosted by Jeffrey Pidlaoan and Noah Sharp! Just like the players we'll be covering, this is an up-and-coming NBA and Dynasty Fantasy podcast focusing on the newest players in the NBA, ranging from prospects about to enter the league in the incoming drafts, to the young rookies and sophomores who are making their way and ascending into stardom or at least a long career in the league.We are two dynasty tank commanders with the youngest teams in our league and highest picks in our rookie draft who keep falling for the youth movement. We focus on these young players because we love following their journey and seeing how their tools and abilities help them make it to the next level, or even change the NBA itself. In this podcast, we combine our scouting eyes along with our fantasy skills, to provide ongoing young player coverage throughout the year: from the draft to summer league, to the mid-season doldrums, to the playoffs, and all the way back to d

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  1. Ep 105 (S3, E5) - 2027 Prospect #5 Jordan Smith Jr

    We take a look at one of the most popular names at the top of the 2027 board in Jordan Smith Jr. He will be a Calipari guard at Arkansas and is already a very talented two-way player with defense leading the way for him. What makes him so interesting to us? Find out here. 00:00 Warm up: MLB, NFL,...

  2. Ep 104 (S3, E4) - 2027 Prospect #4 Tyran Stokes

    We go back to the top of the 2027 draft class and look at its current frontrunner candidate. This time, it's Kansas-bound Tyran Stokes, who is a versatile offensive weapon at both forward positions. We have a lot of things we like, and his tape looks incredible at the high school level, but there...

  3. Ep 103 (S3, E3) - 2027 Prospect #3 Stefan Joksimovic

    We look at our first real top contender this year! Slovenia and Baskonia's Stefan Joksimovic looks like an easy Luka clone at first, but digging into his tape a little more reveals some key differences and some real hints at true two-way play. 00:00 Catching up: softball, pickleball, football…

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  4. Ep 102 (S3, E2) - 2027 Prospect #2 Tounde Yessoufou

    For our second prospect of the season, we go back to one of our unscouted favorites from last year: Baylor-now-St. John's returning prospect Tounde Yessoufou. He has a big power guard build and playstyle with sky high potential, but also a good roadmap to get even better. He's an interesting...

  5. Ep 101 (S3, E1) - 2027 Prospect #1 Motiejus Krivas

    For our first prospect of the 2027 Draft Cycle, we lock in on Arizona's returning big Motiejus Krivas, who is a quintessential big who offers pretty much everything you would want out of a center. Does he provide more? We examine, and forecast some developmental paths that would make him a…

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  6. Ep 100 (S2, E41) We hit a CENTURY! Offseason, Summer League, and Retrospective

    We have hit episode 100! To celebrate, we discuss the offseason, summer league, and have a brief mini-retrospective at some of our favorites during these past few years and 100 episodes. 00:00 Intro 03:34 Offseasoh Talk 20:33 Summer League 01:04:55 Top Four Picks Discussion 01:08:44 Homer Corner...

  7. Ep 99 (S2, E40) 2026 FANTASY Rookie Draft Review

    That's right, this is still a dynasty fantasy podcast. We review TWO rookie drafts that occurred in our ongoing dynasty leagues: our legendary, long-running home league that spans three continents, and of course the Old Man Squad Dynasty League. The format for both is 12 team 9-cat, two rounds...

  8. Ep 98 (S2, E39) 2026 NBA Draft Review

    We give our thoughts on the 2026 NBA Draft. Plain and simple. Recommendations: Noah - Taiwan Beer, not just the beer from Taiwan in general, but the brand Taiwan Beer. Seen everywhere throughout Taiwan, and especially worthwhile is the local-only 18 Day draft beer, with a strict 18-day shelf…

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  9. Ep 97 (S2, E38) 2026 Mock Draft! FEAT @OnBallCreator and @CorbanFord - PART II

    Our Mock Draft is finally here! This time, we got our friends On Ball Creator AKA Jeremy and THE Corban Ford to help us out. Part 2 is picks 17-30, and we get a little more unhinged... The format: We take turns acting as each team's Team President/General Manager. The others will act as assistant...

  10. Ep 96 (S2, E37) 2026 Mock Draft! FEAT @OnBallCreator and @CorbanFord

    Our Mock Draft is finally here! This time, we got our friends On Ball Creator AKA Jeremy and THE Corban Ford to help us out. Part 1 is picks 1-16. The format: We take turns acting as each team's Team President/General Manager. The others will act as assistant GMs/scouts and pitch their players to...

  11. Ep 95 (S2, E36) 2026 Prospects 32-34: Joshua Jefferson, Isaiah Evans, Meleek Thomas

    Our final prospects for the year are all perimeter players: Joshua Jefferson of Iowa State, Isaiah Evans of Duke, and Meleek Thomas of Arkansas. We break them down in our signature fashion, while also discussion the NBA Finals and some recent offseason trade talk. Recommendations: Noah - The God…

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  12. Ep 94 (S2, E35) 2026 Prospects 29-31: Tarris Reed Jr, Henri Veesaar, Zuby Ejiofor

    We finally start our final speedrun series for the season! This time we focus on the final bigs we're doing a deep dive for: Tarris Reed Jr of UConn, Henri Veesaar of UNC, and Zuby Ejiofor of St. John's. Plus a little bit of some NBA finals talk. 00:00 Intro and NBA Finals Talk 21:04 Henry Vesaar...

  13. Ep 93 (S2, E34) - 2026 Prospect #28 Christian Anderson

    Our last solo prospect for the year is Christian Anderson of Texas Tech. He is a lights out shooter and one of the best, if not the best, in the class. He's undersized but brings a lot of excellent qualities. Dig in with us to find out what he brings to the table! And of course, we discuss the...

  14. Ep 92 (S2, E33) - 2026 Prospect #27 Chris Cenac Jr

    We take our penultimate solo prospect breakdown for the season with Houston freshman stretch-4 Chris Cenac Jr! This was a challenging scout for us, so this episode gets into the nitty gritty nuance that you all know and love from us. It's a longer scout, but it puts complicated players like Chris...

  15. Ep 91 (S2, E32) - MOCK DRAFT 1.0 - The Lottery

    We finally do our first Mock Draft! This time we focus on the lottery teams after the actual Draft Lottery. We also get into some post-combine reviews, as well some very deep philosophical thoughts on our home teams: the Warriors and the Celtics. 00:00 Playoffs And Combine Buzz 07:58 1 - Wizards...

  16. Ep 90 (S2, E31) - The Rookie Review FEAT Chris Sharp

    That's right, we're not ignoring the 2025 NBA Draft Class. This week, we have the legendary Chris Sharp back! He helps us break down the rookie performances from this year as we have a conversation framed against the Kia Rookie Ladder. Instead, we break down the Ladder vs the rookies we believe...

  17. Ep 89 (S2, E30) - 2026 Prospect #26 Ebuka Okorie

    Stanford freshman guard Ebuka Okorie brings a lot to the table on BOTH sides of the ball. He is slight in stature at 6'2" but mitigates it with a 6'6" wingspan and underrated strength and hustle. He's got skill and efficiency abound as a very young freshman prospect, so dig into what we analyzed...

  18. Ep 88 (S2, E29) - 2026 Prospect #25 Labaron Philon FEAT Corban Ford!

    We get Corban Ford back on the show with us! This time, to follow up our most popular episode of all time, coming back once again to analyze now-sophomore Labaron Philon of Alabama. We had a lot of notes from last year for improvement and were pretty warm on him then, and now we see some huge...

  19. Ep 87 (S2, E28) - 2026 Big Board v1.0 - Picks 11-24

    Jeffrey and Noah both brought individual big boards, and the one we discuss is the consolidated one. We conclude the journey so far with 11-24. Remember, this is ONLY for the players we've evaluated. We know there are other players who deserve to be well into the Top 24. Recommendations: Noah…

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  20. Ep 86 (S2, E27) - 2026 Big Board v1.0 - Picks 1-10

    FINALLY the time has come for our 2026 Big Board! We've spent all season NOT comparing these players to one another and not knowing how our counterpart places these values. The time has finally come. Jeffrey and Noah both brought individual big boards, and the one we discuss is the consolidated...

  21. Ep 85 (S2, E26) - 2026 Prospect #24 Allen Graves

    Allen Graves of Santa Clara was one of our hardest evals this season. He has phenomenally outlier advanced stats, notably his supreme stock rates and box plus-minus, all while coming off the bench as a big-forward. His tape tells a different story, but there is a LOT more nuance than even the...

  22. Ep 84 (S2, E25) - 2026 Prospect #23 Dailyn Swain

    Dailyn Swain of Texas will come into the league with a very good wing/forward size and very good skills on both sides of the ball. Where his ceiling ultimately lies is in how he can bring the necessary glue skills into play, so that his advanced star-type skills can be put to use. We really dug...

  23. Ep 83 (S2, E24) - 2026 Prospect #22 Brayden Burries

    Arizona's Brayden Burries is a freshman combo guard getting the engine going for one of the best teams in the country. His beginning and middle of the season did not see him rise to the same recognition as the other guards at the top of this class, but he's been heating up. Give the episode a...

  24. Ep 82 (S2, E23) - 2026 Prospect #21 Aday Mara

    For our second look this week, we go back to Michigan and look at Morez Johnson's heralded front court mate, the 7'3" center Aday Mara. He brings ELITE passing, and elite shotblocking to pretty much any team. What else does he bring? How can a team maximize his strengths? How does he overcome his...

  25. Ep 81 (S2, E22) - 2026 Prospect #20 Morez Johnson Jr

    Morez Johnson Jr is our first prospect from Michigan this week and immediately stands out one of the most versatile defensive players we have ever scouted, as well as one of the most efficient offensive players. He brings a lot of positives, but we do dig down into his game with nuance and tease...

  26. Ep 80 (S2, E21) - 2026 Prospect #19 Thomas Haugh

    For our second feature this week, we have the versatile forward Thomas Haugh out of Florida. As an NCAA champion he adds a lot of winning qualities, but is also very much an entertaining show with his athleticism. He offers a lot more, so see what we have to say about him! 00:00 Profile 03:58...

  27. Ep 79 (S2, E20) - 2026 Prospect #18 Hannes Steinbach

    For our first analysis this week, we take a look at Washington's freshman skilled big Hannes Steinbach. He is a stellar rebounder with all of the traditional big man skills you could ask for, and a little bit more. It was a fun evaluation so tune in to get our in depth review of his game so far....

  28. Ep 78 (S2, E19) - 2026 Prospect #17 Koa Peat

    For the second part of our doubleheader, we go with a completely different type of forward in Arizona's Koa Peat, a toolsy player with a lot of the intagibles and dirty work skills you want, in a crafty, powerful, and versatile freshman ready to contribute at any level he plays in. 00:00 Koa Peat...

  29. Ep 77 (S2, E18) - 2026 Prospect #16 Nate Ament

    This week, we go over some interesting forwards: Nate Ament of Tennessee and Koa Peat of Arizona. For the first episode, we go over Nate Ament's game, where his strengths can shine, and what he has to offer at the next level. While he might not be the next Kevin Durant (pretty much nobody is), he...

  30. Ep 76 (S2, E17) - 2026 Prospect #15 Darius Acuff Jr

    For our second prospect this week, we look at the rising true lead guard Darius Acuff Jr out of Arkansas. He's also been red hot lately, and has some perceived warts but we break his game down and dig out some very good analytical discussion on his game. He has a very interesting skillset as a…

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  31. Ep 75 (S2, E16) - 2026 Prospect #14 Keaton Wagler

    As the first part of a two-parter, we're checking out one of the hottest players rising to near the top of the second tier: Keaton Wagler of Illinois. This jumbo sharpshooter combo guard has been lighting it up this year, and we get to break down his game with a good level of nuance. It wasn't…

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  32. Ep 74 (S2, E15) - 2026 Prospect #13 Yaxel Lendeborg

    This week we look at skilled, athletic combo forward Yaxel Lendeborg, senior out of Michigan by way of UAB. He has the measurements and almost every skill a ballplayer needs. We had to get deep into nuance to break down his game, so enjoy the listen! Recommendations: Noah - The great co-op video...

  33. Ep 73 (S2, E14) - 2026 Prospect #12 Kingston Flemings FEAT OnBallCreator

    This week, we analyze one of the surprise risers, climbing all the way to the upper echelon second-tier of the draft in Kingston Flemings. To help us break his game down, we brought in a ringer, OnBallCreator from Center Hub to help us discuss his game, as well as how Kingston stacks up with the...

  34. Ep 72 (S2, E13) - 2026 Prospect #11 Braylon Mullins

    We're back and ready to get into the new year with these up and coming prospects! Our player this week is UConn's freshman shooting guard Braylon Mullins. He is a lights out shooter with some good bounce, and just the type of shooting prospect any team can use. What else does he provide? Give us…

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  35. Ep 71 (S2, E12) - 2026 Prospect #10 Patrick Ngongba II

    Patrick Ngongba II is a sophomore from Duke who does all the right things from a 6'11" big man: he can attack the rim, he can defend inside the perimeter. ...And he can pass from hub positions like a madman with fascinating creativity. And he's got more than flashes of shooting touch, and great...

  36. Ep 70 (S2, E11) - 2026 Prospect #9 Cameron Carr

    You would think Baylor's Cameron Carr would be just a typical swingman, but other than lights-out three-point shooting, his skills and playstyle are very different than a standard, modern-day guard/wing. We break down his unique game and see how he can fit in to the NBA with his one-of-a-kind…

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  37. Ep 69 (S2, E10) - 2026 Prospect #8 Caleb Wilson

    Spoilers again: this man is in the second tier of prized picks in 2026 draft, and potentially playing spoiler to the first tier of the Big 3. UNC's freshman forward Caleb Wilson is statistical darling, generating highly efficient scoring and free throw numbers, with freakish dunks, insane stocks,...

  38. Ep 68 (S2, E9) - 2026 Prospect #7 Mikel Brown Jr

    Spoilers: this man is in that second-tier of the 2026 draft prospects. Lead guard prospect from Louisville, Mikel Brown Jr can pretty much do it all. At least in the very early season, along with a stellar summer in the FIBA U19s, he has been looking like a special player that could challenge for...

  39. Ep 67 (S2, E8) - Early Season Rookie/Sophomore Overreactions!

    We are recording LIVE from Noah's house! Thanks to a timely business/fun trip to Jeffrey's old haunts, the two Tank Commanders are recording a live episode together! We discuss some overreactions to what has been some unexpected development from the rookies and sophomores, so tune in for all of…

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  40. Ep 66 (S2, E7) - 2026 Prospect #6 Karim Lopez

    Karim Lopez has a tremendous range of outcomes, and this eval was really tough! Especially hot on the heels of the Bennett Stirtz episode. We break down a lot of his strengths and weaknesses, and still finish with wanting to see more from his season. 00:00 Introduction and Statistical Breakdown...

  41. Ep 65 (S2, E6) - 2026 Prospect #5 Bennett Stirtz

    After a month long life-related break, we are officially back! And just like we're coming back, so too is Bennett Stirtz, coming back for his senior year and joining Iowa, after a stellar season from Drake. He's an incredible shooter and great passer. What's holding him back from the top? Is it...

  42. Ep 64 (S2, E5) - 2026 Prospect #4 Jayden Quaintance

    This week we look at Arizona State-turned-Kentucky all-purpose big man Jayden Quaintance, who brings a lot of athleticism, versatility, and skill to the draft's true-big roster of players. He has a lot going for him, with sky high potential as one of the youngest players in next year's draft…

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  43. Ep 63 (S2, E4) - 2026 TOP THREE Discussion feat. Ben Pfeifer

    After discussing the top 3 prizes in next year's draft, we realized we needed some extra insight. We called in none other than friend of the show, the one and only Ben Pfeifer, to come out and chop it up with us about AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer, and Darryn Peterson. He brought fresh perspectives…

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  44. S2, Ep. 3 - 2026 Draft Prospect #3 - Darryn Peterson - Early Review

    We round out our 2026 Top 3 previews with the last, but not least, of Darryn Peterson. He is a gear shifting lead guard with incredibly mature offense and lot of defensive upside, who is currently in the lead this season and being mocked at #1 in a lot of draft sites. Let's dig into his game and...

  45. S2, Ep. 2 - 2026 Draft Prospect #2 - Cam Boozer - Early Review

    In our second prospect preview of this 2026 cycle, we take a look at the top-3 and almost-always #2-ranked prospect Cam Boozer, a power forward heading to Duke. We talk about his very skilled offensive game, and then get into more nuanced discussion about his defense and his fit. This was a…

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  46. Ep 60 - SEASON TWO, Episode 1!! - AJ Dybantsa Early Review

    Welcome to Season Two! We kick the season off with the player with possibly the highest potential in the Top 3 conversation for the 2026 NBA Draft: BYU commit AJ Dybantsa. He has a lot of talent and tools, with a refined skillset only made more impressive by his age and size. He has a few warts…

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  47. Ep 59: Summer League Overall Standouts FEAT Chris Sharp

    We get everyone's favorite guest back with us to wrap up the final episode of our first season: THE Chris Sharp is back to provide us his hot takes on the incoming rookies and returners for this year's NBA Summer League. Chris brings a clear-eyed NBA-centric look into players we may have grown…

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  48. Ep 58 Summer League Shutdown Standouts

    This week we go over seven standouts from all Summer Leagues and evaluate their games. Most were way too good, but others stood out and still had some things to work on. Not all reviews are glowing, but these players stood out for what they showed in their games and how they'll be able to shine…

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  49. Ep 57: Reviewing REAL Dynasty Rookie Drafts FEAT @Rotomancer Erik Ong Pt 2

    The thrilling sequel to our pod with Erik Ong AKA Rotomancer. We go through the rest of the first round and finalize the last picks of both drafts, going in-depth on each player's real-life and fantasy potentials. Don't miss it! Recommendations: Erik - "Somebody Feed Phil" globetrotting culinary...

  50. Ep 56: Reviewing REAL Dynasty Rookie Drafts FEAT @Rotomancer Erik Ong

    This conversation was so good we had to break it in two. In these next two episodes, we discuss rookie values using TWO REAL dynasty rookie drafts! You'll get a lot of insight on fantasy and dynasty from Erik, and get the Tank Commanders' takes on rookie values. You'll get a whole lot more…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Tank Commander Podcast, hosted by Jeffrey Pidlaoan and Noah Sharp! Just like the players we'll be covering, this is an up-and-coming NBA and Dynasty Fantasy podcast focusing on the newest players in the NBA, ranging from prospects about to enter the league in the incoming drafts, to the young rookies and sophomores who are making their way and ascending into stardom or at least a long career in the league.We are two dynasty tank commanders with the youngest teams in our league and highest picks in our rookie draft who keep falling for the youth movement. We focus on these young players because we love following their journey and seeing how their tools and abilities help them make it to the next level, or even change the NBA itself. In this podcast, we combine our scouting eyes along with our fantasy skills, to provide ongoing young player coverage throughout the year: from the draft to summer league, to the mid-season doldrums, to the playoffs, and all the way back to d

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