NBA Deep Dives

In this brief announcement episode, host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) discusses the new home for the NBA Deep Dives Podcast, the No Ceilings NBA Podcast feed! Thank you so much to all of you who have listened to the podcast, and special thanks to the man behind Hashtag Basketball, Joey Mamone, and all of my Hashtag Basketball co-hosts over the years.

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) dive deep on the 2022 NBA Draft in this two-part episode of the NBA Deep Dives Podcast. In Part Two, they highlight some of their favorite second round selections before wrapping up by discussing some of their favorite and least favorite team hauls from the 2022 NBA Draft.

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) dive deep on the 2022 NBA Draft in this two-part episode of the NBA Deep Dives Podcast. In Part One, they discuss all 30 selections in the first round of the draft in detail and cover their potential fits with their new NBA teams.

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) preview the 2022 NBA Draft in this episode. They open the episode by discussing some of the rumors circling around the Orlando Magic and the #1 overall pick. Then, they dive deep on the 15-30 picks on their respective Big Boards after discussing their lottery picks in last week's episode. Finally, they wrap up by discussing some of the trade rumors flying around the NBA world, focusing on the trade discussions around the Sacramento Kings and the #4 pick, and also the Portland Trail Blazers and the #7 pick.

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) do an in-depth breakdown of their respective lotteries for the 2022 NBA Draft in this episode. They start by discussing Keegan Murray and Nick and Tyler Rucker's recent article about the Murray dilemma for the Sacramento Kings at fourth overall, and then move into a discussion of Tyler's recent article with Maxwell Baumbach about the ascension of Jaden Ivey. Then, they spend the bulk of the episode discussing the differences between the 14 players they each have in the lottery on their personal big boards. Link to Tyler and Maxwell's article: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/jaden-ivey?s=w

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) dive deep on a potential first-round prospect and a sleeper prospect in this episode. They start out by talking about polarizing Michigan State prospect Max Christie and Tyler's recent article about his defense. Then, they wrap up by discussing Dereon Seabron, his exciting game, and his potential NBA future. Link to Tyler's article: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/max-christies-defense-the-friday?s=w

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) dive deep and discuss some of the international prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft in this episode. They start by talking about Tyler's recent article on Ousmane Dieng's perimeter defense, as well as briefly touching on his offensive game. Then, they wrap up by discussing some of the other top international prospects in this class, including Nikola Jovic, Gabriele Procida, Ismael Kamagate, and Hugo Besson. Link to Tyler's article: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/ousmane-diengs-perimeter-defense?s=w

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) talk about shot selection in this episode. They start out by discussing Tyler's recent article about Bryce McGowens and his shot selection, as they review his improved shot selection over the course of his year at Nebraska. Then, they discuss shot selection more broadly, as they debate their views on how to evaluate shot creators who struggle to cut the dicier attempts out of their shooting profile. Link to Tyler's article: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/bryce-mcgowens-shot-selection-the?s=w

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) discuss three intriguing Arizona prospects in this episode. They start by discussing Christian Koloko, focusing on his rim protection and defensive game overall as well as in comparison to some other top center prospects. Then, they wrap up by discussing likely lottery pick Bennedict Mathurin and recent draft board riser Dalen Terry. Link to Tyler's article on Koloko: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/christian-kolokos-rim-protection?s=w

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) break down two very different and very intriguing prospects this week in Jalen Williams and Orlando Robinson. They begin by discussing Tyler's recent article on Williams's pick-and-roll creation ability, talking about his scoring and playmaking chops in the pick-and-roll and his overall offensive game. Then, they wrap up by talking about Orlando Robinson's shooting touch and overall offensive game, along with a debate about his feast-or-famine style of play on the defensive end. Link to Tyler's article: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/jalen-williamss-pick-and-roll-creation?s=w

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) discuss G League Ignite prospects in this episode. They start by discussing Tyler's recent article about Jaden Hardy's passing, along with discussing the other elements of his offensive game. Then, they wrap up by talking about the three G League Ignite prospects who are most likely to be drafted in the 2022 NBA Draft, with a discussion of potential lottery pick Dyson Daniels along with debates about the expected draft positions of MarJon Beauchamp and Michael Foster Jr. Link to Tyler's article: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/jaden-hardys-passing-the-friday-screener?s=w

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) dive deep on two fascinating big man prospects in E.J. Liddell and Isaiah Mobley. They start by discussing Tyler's recent article on Liddell's shot-blocking ability, and they then discuss the rest of his game, including his jump as a three-point shooter. After that, they discuss Isaiah Mobley's offensive versatility and debate his best position defensively and his potential contributions on that end of the floor. Link to Tyler's article: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/ej-liddells-shot-blocking-the-friday?s=w

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) discuss some of the best passing prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft class in this episode. They start out by diving deep on Malaki Branham's passing gifts, and then they wrap up by talking about five of their favorite passing prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft. Link to Tyler's Malaki Branham article: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/malaki-branhams-passing-the-friday?s=w

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) dive deep on Terquavion Smith and Tevin Brown, two of the best shooting prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft, in this episode. They start by discussing Smith's versatile scoring game and potential areas for future development. Then, they wrap up by talking about Brown's three-point shooting and defensive potential. Link to Tyler's Terquavion Smith article: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/terquavion-smiths-scoring-the-friday?s=w

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) discuss Tyler's current Top 40 for the 2022 NBA Draft, breaking down each prospect and debating a few of the biggest differences between Tyler and Nick in terms of prospect evaluations. Link to Tyler's Top 40: https://hashtagbasketball.com/nba-draft/nba-draft-prospects

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) preview the NBA prospects in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Men's Tournament in this episode. In Part Two, they cover the potential 2022 NBA Draft prospects playing for North Carolina, UCLA, St. Peter's, Purdue, Kansas, Providence, Iowa State, and Miami.

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) preview the NBA prospects in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Men's Tournament in this episode. In Part One, they cover the potential 2022 NBA Draft prospects playing for Gonzaga, Arkansas, Duke, Texas Tech, Arizona, Houston, Michigan, and Villanova.

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) finally dive deep on long-time podcast favorite Ochai Agbaji in this episode. They start out by discussing his off-ball capabilities on offense, before talking about his role this year at Kansas. They also discuss just how much he's grown on the offensive end overall during his four years in college. Then, they discuss his defensive capabilities, including his spectacular off-ball defense. Finally, they speculate about his potential role over the course of the first few years of his NBA career and beyond. Link to Tyler's article: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/ochai-agbajis-off-ball-scoring-the?s=w

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) talk about two prospects who have improved their draft stock in recent weeks. They start out by discussing Arkansas big man Jaylin Williams and Tyler's recent article about his pick-and-roll game. Then, they wrap up by talking about one of the biggest risers over the last few weeks in Ohio State's Malaki Branham. Link to Tyler's article: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/jaylin-williamss-pick-and-roll-versatility?s=w

Host Nick Agar-Johnson (@NBAJohnson) and co-host Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) cover two very different guard prospects in this episode. They start out by discussing Blake Wesley and his space creation, along with the ups and downs of the rest of his offensive game. Then, they wrap up by discussing one of the best finishers in the country in Alondes Williams, along with his meteoric rise this season at Wake Forest. Link to Tyler's article on Wesley: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/blake-wesleys-space-creation-the?s=w