NBA Deep Dives

S6E2 - #EP114 - Small Sample Size Theater

Draft Deep Dives

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) dive deep into some small sample size theater in this episode, as they discuss five NBA prospects who have been impressive early on in the college basketball season. They cover Jaime Jaquez Jr., Ochai Agbaji, Daimion Collins, Walker Kessler, and Jaden Ivey, who have each showcased their skill sets early on and solidified their NBA draft stock in their first few games.

S6E1 - #EP113 - The Juxtaposition of Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren

Draft Deep Dives

The NBA Deep Dives Podcast is back! On this edition of Draft Deep Dives, host Nick Agar-Johnson and co-host Tyler Metcalf discuss Tyler's recent article about Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren for No Ceilings NBA. They talk about the center position overall and the changes in recent years before diving deep on two of the top 2022 prospects, including lengthy discussions of their strengths and areas for improvement, along with Tyler's comparison of Banchero and a famous movie star.

Link to the article: https://noceilings.substack.com/p/the-juxtaposition-of-paolo-banchero

S5E28 - #EP112 - 2021 NBA Draft Review Part Two

Draft Deep Dives

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) review Thursday night’s NBA Draft in an extensive two-part episode. In Part Two, they cover the flurry of trades on Draft Night, with a special focus on the blockbuster Russell Westbrook trade. Then, they cover their presumptive winners and losers of the night and wrap up by discussing some of their favorite undrafted free agent targets.

S5E27 - #EP111 - 2021 NBA Draft Review Part One

Draft Deep Dives

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) review Thursday night’s NBA Draft in an extensive two-part episode. In Part One, they go in depth on all of the first-round picks, with a particular focus on the lottery selections. Then, they wrap up Part One by talking about some of the highlights of the second round and some of the prospects with surprising slides on draft night.

S5E26 - #EP110 - Top 85 Discussion and Draft Night Prep

Draft Deep Dives

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) prepare for Thursday night’s NBA Draft by reviewing Tyler’s updated Top 85 prospects list. They cover the risers since the previous edition, including Tre Mann and James Bouknight, as well as the fallers, including Kai Jones and Jaden Springer. Finally, they wrap up by discussing some of the trade chatter heading into the draft.

S5E25 - #EP109 - Ayo Dosunmu, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Day'ron Sharpe, and Alperen Sengun Deep Dives

Draft Deep Dives

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) continue their prospect deep dives and discuss the #27-#30 players in Tyler’s Top 75. They talk about Ayo Dosunmu’s upside, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl’s steady play, the high-energy game of Day’ron Sharpe, and the potential upside and downside of Alperen Sengun. Finally, they wrap up by discussing this international prospect class overall and their potential NBA futures.

S5E24 - #EP108 - Bones Hyland, Chris Duarte, and Cam Thomas Deep Dives

Draft Deep Dives

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) continue their prospect deep dives and discuss the #24-#26 players in Tyler’s Top 75. They talk about Bones Hyland’s microwave scoring, the shooting touch and defense of Chris Duarte, and the scoring upside and often frustrating game of Cam Thomas. Finally, they wrap up by discussing these prospects in comparison to each other and give their thoughts on their potential NBA futures.

S5E23 - #EP107 - Jalen Johnson, Jared Butler, and Miles McBride Deep Dives

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) continue their prospect deep dives and discuss the #21-#23 players in Tyler’s Top 75. They talk about Jalen Johnson’s potential and often frustrating game, the shooting touch and skill of Jared Butler, and the defensive upside of Miles McBride. Finally, they wrap up by discussing these prospects in comparison to each other and give their thoughts on their potential NBA futures.

S5E22 - #EP106 - 2021 NBA Mock Draft

Draft Deep Dives

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) do a mock draft now that the lottery results are in and the draft order is set. They go through the first round and discuss potential fits for each team, before wrapping up by speculating about possible draft night trades.

S5E21 - #EP105 - NBA Draft Lottery Instant Reactions

Draft Deep Dives

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) react to Tuesday night’s draft lottery. They discuss the winners and losers of the night, and discuss which prospects might be affected the most by the updated draft order. Then, they wrap up by speculating about what the lottery results might mean for potential trades.

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