No Ceilings

Nick brings Stephen on to talk about Stephen's two most recent articles, discussing the importance of shooting for the #1 overall pick and reviewing Stephen's Outside Looking In piece covering this year's draft from his unique perspective. Link to Shooting for the Top: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/shooting-for-the-top-does-shooting Link to Outside Looking In: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/outside-looking-in-looking-at-this To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaylen Wells returns! This time he joins Stephen to discuss his tournament runs and how he is preparing for the 2024 NBA Draft! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corey and Albert are joined by the Houston Cougars point guard Jamal Shead -- the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year and Consensus First Team All-American -- to break down his film and how he'll make an impact at the NBA level To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a segment from Friday's episode where Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) and Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) dive into the rookie season of Cam Whitmore of the Houston Rockets. Merchandise: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: No Ceilings NBA Underdog: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-no-ceilings Underdog Promo Code: NOCEILINGS To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) and Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) talk through Zaccharie Risacher’s recent cold stretch and what it means for him as a prospect. They then break down the return of Nikola Topic. They also update the 2024 NBA Draft Stock Game using the industry consensus rankings. Finally, they then dive into the rookie season of Cam Whitmore of the Houston Rockets and update the Green Room. 0:00 Intro 3:20 Zaccharie Risacher 19:50 Nikola Topic 32:20 Stock Game 48:25 Rookie Roulette: Cam Whitmore 1:06:15 Green Room Merchandise: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: No Ceilings NBA Underdog: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-no-ceilings Underdog Promo Code: NOCEILINGS To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maxwell and Stephen are here with a special midweek edition of Draft Sickos! They discuss Dalton Knecht, Cam Christie, and answer questions from the chat! 0:00: Dalton Knecht 25:01: Cam Christie 41:22: Q&A To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick brings Metcalf on the show to talk about Metcalf's recent article on Tidjane Salaun. They start out by talking about starting out the scouting process with the positives for a prospect and general draft philosophy before diving deep into Salaun's game on both ends of the floor. They talk at length about his offense, including his solid off-ball skill set and potential areas for improvement. Then, they cover Salaun's defensive potential, including his flashes of promising off-ball defense, before wrapping up by speculating about the potential NBA futures for one of the prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft class with the widest potential ranges on draft night. Link to Metcalf's article: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/tidjane-salaun-is-the-ultimate-lottery To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Draft Sickos, Stephen Gillaspie and Maxwell Baumbach, are back! Today, they discuss the past week's Portsmouth Invitational. They discuss what teams are looking for, who stood out, and who disappointed. Intro- 00:00 Isaiah Crawford- 12:14 Tristan Enaruna- 20:10 Riley Minix- 30:36 Eric Gaines- 37:05 Donta Scott- 49:26 Kyle Rode- 57:12 Drew Pember-1:04:23 Kevin Cross- 1:12:27 Which Portsmouth prospects should get an NBA Combine invite- 1:18:28 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a clip from Friday's episode where Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) and Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) dive into the rookie season of Scoot Henderson of the Portland Trail Blazers. Merchandise: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: No Ceilings NBA Underdog: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-no-ceilings Underdog Promo Code: NOCEILINGS To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) and Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) each draft a starting five from the 2024 NBA Draft class to win one game. They then dive into the rookie season of Scoot Henderson of the Portland Trail Blazers. 0:00 Intro 4:00 Drafting a Starting 5 49:35 Rookie Roulette: Scoot Henderson Merchandise: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: No Ceilings NBA Underdog: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-no-ceilings Underdog Promo Code: NOCEILINGS To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corey and Albert break down their 2024 All-NBA Draft Teams and discuss their time in Portland at the Nike Hoop Summit To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick brings Stephen back on the show to talk about Stephen's recent article on Payton Sandfort. They start out by discussing production versus potential and draft philosophy before diving deep into Sandfort's game. They discuss his offense at length, including his elite shooting and solid overall skill set. Then, they wrap up by discussing Sandfort's defense and projecting his potential pathways to an NBA career. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maxwell sat down with two of the most interesting prospects in the upcoming Portsmouth Invitational Tournament! First, Maxwell spoke with Quincy Olivari! After four years at Rice, Olivari transferred to Xavier this past season, and he was one of the top scorers in the Big East. They discuss his love of the game, his late-blooming development, his approach to scoring, and what he's hoping to show teams during the pre-draft process! Next, Maxwell talked to Kyle Rode! Rode delivered as both a role player and leading option throughout his college career. They discussed his outrageous three-point shooting, savvy passing game, and what he's been working on adding to his game! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the first annual Sicko Bowl! Maxwell Baumbach and Stephen Gillaspie draft their teams of Portsmouth Invitational prospects! They break down several of their top prospects in the field, along with a few honorable mentions! Intro- 00:00 (Pick 1) Riley Minix- 6:43 (Pick 2) Jaylin Williams- 12:41 (Pick 3) Isaiah Crawford- 17:05 (Pick 4) Drew Pember- 22:11 (Pick 5) Enrique Freeman- 26:58 (Pick 6) Joel Soriano- 30:30 (Pick 7) Kevin Cross- 37:12 (Pick 8) Malevy Leons- 42:33 (Pick 9) Ta'Lon Cooper 47:43 (Pick 10) Daniss Jenkns- 50:25 Honorable Mentions- 55:47 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick brings Rowan on the show to talk about Rowan's article on one of their shared favorite prospects, DaRon Holmes II. They discuss the evolution of Holmes's game over the course of his college career and dive deep into his well-rounded game on both ends of the floor. They cover his evolution as a shooter and his strengths and weaknesses as a defender, as well as debating his passing ability at length. Finally, they wrap up by discussing his possible NBA future, including his potential to be more than just a rotation big down the line. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maxwell sat down with Bradley's Malevy Leons! Leons is a 6'9" 3-and-D prospect who won back-to-back Missouri Valley Defensive Player of the Year Awards and earned an All-MVC First Team selection this year. He was also invited to compete in this year's Portsmouth Invitational Tournament! They discussed his upbringing in the Netherlands, his college basketball journey, his game, and much more! You can follow Malevy Leons on Twitter/X here. You can follow Malevy Leons on Instagram here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Gillaspie is BACK! This week, Maxwell and Stephen talked about the players who have shot up draft boards during Stephen's time away. They assess their stock, fits, strengths, and concerns. Jared McCain- 2:17 Devin Carter- 14:00 Hunter Sallis- 23:45 Kyshawn George- 35:20 Johnny Furphy- 45:48 Collin Murray-Boyles- 52:24 Brice Williams- 1:01:36 Brooks Barnhizer- 1:08:21 Follow Maxwell on Twitter/X here. Follow Stephen on Twitter/X here. Follow NoCeilingsNBA on Twitter/X here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a segment from Friday's episode where Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) and Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) react to the performances of Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, and Dylan Harper in the 2024 McDonald's All-American Game. Merchandise: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: No Ceilings NBA Underdog: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-no-ceilings Underdog Promo Code: NOCEILINGS To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a segment from Friday's No Ceilings episode where Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) and Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) dive into the rookie season of Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic. Merchandise: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: No Ceilings NBA Underdog: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-no-ceilings Underdog Promo Code: NOCEILINGS To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) and Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) react to the 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game. They then dive into the rookie season of Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic and update the Green Room. 0:00 Intro 7:50 Tre Johnson 14:25 Ian Jackson 19:30 Cooper Flagg 27:10 Airious Bailey 33:10 Dylan Harper 37:15 VJ Edgecombe 41:15 Boogie Fland 44:50 Jayden Quaintance 49:25 Derik Queen 58:25 Rookie Roulette: Anthony Black Merchandise: noceilingsnba.bigcartel.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-ceilings-nba-draft/id1595712943 Written work: noceilingsnba.com Twitter: @NoCeilingsNBA YouTube: No Ceilings NBA Underdog: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-no-ceilings Underdog Promo Code: NOCEILINGS To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices