On this week’s episode of The Kevin O’Connor Present, Kevin is joined by Tate Frazier to dive deep into the largest storylines in faculty basketball, with a watch on the 2024 NBA Draft. They break down the highest prospects, sleepers, and potential steals in a packed episode.
Cooper Flagg continues to dominate as the highest 2024 draft prospect, and Tate and Kevin talk about his spectacular defensive play, his growth potential and the way he would possibly match with NBA groups just like the Philadelphia 76ers. In addition they check out different high-level freshmen like Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, and discover whether or not somebody can problem Flagg for the #1 total spot.
The dialog shifts to some intriguing draft sleepers, with Tate spotlighting Lebaron Philon from Alabama and Kevin highlighting Collin Murray Boyles, who attracts comparisons to Draymond Inexperienced. In addition they talk about Egor Demin from BYU and whether or not he might make a push into the lottery and even the highest choose dialog.
The blokes additionally speak about UConn’s rising stars, together with Liam McNeeley and Alex Karaban, two prospects who’re seeing their draft inventory rise early within the season. Tate weighs in on UConn’s probabilities of a three-peat, and Kevin breaks down how these younger gamers are growing beneath Dan Hurley’s system.
Lastly, they contact on the state of the Charlotte Hornets, with Tate sharing his ideas on LaMelo Ball and the way forward for the franchise as they give the impression of being to construct across the promising Brandon Miller.
(1:50) – Cooper Flagg and Duke’s spectacular freshmen
(12:30) – Who can problem Flagg for the #1 total spot?
(18:55) – Favourite NBA draft sleepers
(34:15) – UConn deep dive: spectacular freshmen & three-peat probabilities
(42:20) – Tate’s Hornets ideas
