The Draft Council

An NBA Draft podcast, hosted by @dan_olinger and @slipthescreen. Part of the @RTRSPodcast multiverse. There’s always more basketball to watch.

[The Draft Council @TheDraftCouncil]

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Today's 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 Podcast from @BeyondTheRK

Scouting Potential March Madness Draft Stock Risers with @slipthescreen!

Could Bennett Stirtz, Tahaad Pettiford, or Will Riley move up in the 2025 NBA Draft after a strong March Madness run?

[Ahmed Jama @slipthescreen]

For those wondering where the pods been Dan and I recorded a quick episode to give ya’ll an update on the state of things moving forward!

[Ahmed Jama @slipthescreen]

In HS Flory Bidunga was primarily a Drop big, but has been deployed in a variety of roles/coverages this season to best utilize his extraordinary ground coverage.

Since conference play Bidunga is 4th in freshman BPM (11.1), and Kansas is 5th in adjusted DRTG per Barttorvik.

[Ahmed Jama @slipthescreen]

Emptying my notebook so far on Tre Johnson! One of the most scheme versatile offensive players in the class, Tre's currently in the 93rd and 83rd percentile in PNR and Off-Screens respectively. The diversity in his past usage should see him easily integrated into any NBA offense

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[Ahmed Jama @slipthescreen]

Appreciate the work Wass does! Some guys I'm higher/lower on are

Higher:
Miles Byrd
Noah Penda
Labaron Philon
Khaman Maluach
Collin Murray-Boyles

Lower:
Ian Jackson
Liam McNeeley
Nolan Traore
Ace Bailey

[Ahmed Jama @slipthescreen]

So far in his senior season Darryn Peterson is averaging just under 8 (!!) pick-and-roll possessions/game per Synergy, for context Lamelo Ball currently leads the NBA at 11 PNR/game with 16 additional minutes of gametime. Here's a compilation of Peterson navigating and problem solving vs a variety of coverages

[Ahmed Jama @slipthescreen]

Jeremiah Fears and Kasparas Jakucionis both run variations of 'Wide Double Drag' vs Alabama with Labaron Philon guarding POA and Grant Nelson in drop. The slight tweak in Illinois having the 1st screener roll and the 2nd screener 'Shallow' cut puts the tagger in conflict and gives Jakucionis a clearer driving lane

[Ahmed Jama @slipthescreen]

Mentioned on this weeks @TheDraftCouncil how '26 Paul VI guard Jordan Smith's 4Q vs IMG was one of the best stretches I'd seen from any highschooler this season. Smith asserted himself on both ends and was instrumental in beating what, at the time, was the #1 team in the country

[Ahmed Jama @slipthescreen]

Mentioned De'Shayne Montgomery on @TheDraftCouncil as a transfer to watch out for and he's been as advertised in his first 3 games for Georgia. Averaging 16ppg on 79% TS along with an 11% stock rate, albeit against low-major competition, Montgomery has taken well to his new role

[Ahmed Jama @slipthescreen]

I think Jeremiah Fears is the most dynamic ballhandler in the '25 draft class. Already adept at navigating tight spaces and changing speeds with a live dribble, Fears' improved physicality has allowed him to ascend to another level as a downhill creator.

[Ahmed Jama @slipthescreen]

Giving this a bump for anyone who missed Dan and I’s conversation on what we wanted to see from some lotto prospects in the new year!

[Rights To Ricky Sanchez Podcast @RTRSPodcast]

A new episode of @TheDraftCouncil with New Year's resolutions for the 2025 NBA Draft class https://t.co/oB5pyfiJf4

[Ahmed Jama @slipthescreen]

Been really impressed with how quickly Collin Murray-Boyles has adapted to his new role as South Carolina's primary option. Struggled with TO's early in the season as he saw early help and doubles in the post, but has been much better reading the floor and has looked like one of the better playmaking bigs in the country lately

[Ahmed Jama @slipthescreen]

Just finished watching a highly anticipated matchup between Link Academy and Columbus, a game featuring 5⭐️ talent in the Boozer twins and Chris Cenac, and I wanted to thread some clips/thoughts 👇🏾 🧵