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In this week’s episode of The Kevin O’Connor ShowTate Frazier joins Kevin to delve into the biggest stories in college basketball, with an eye toward the 2024 NBA Draft. They break down the top prospects, sleepers, and potential steals in a packed episode.
Cooper Flagg continues to dominate as the top prospect in the 2024 draft, and Tate and Kevin discuss his impressive defensive play, his development potential, and how he could fit on NBA teams like the Philadelphia 76ers. They also take a look at other top freshmen like Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, and explore whether anyone can challenge Flagg for the No. 1 overall spot.
The conversation turns to some intriguing draft sleepers, with Tate highlighting Alabama’s Lebaron Philon and Kevin highlighting Collin Murray Boyles, who draws comparisons to Draymond Green. They also talk about BYU’s Egor Demin and whether he could be in the lottery or even the top pick conversation.
The guys also talk about UConn’s rising stars, including Liam McNeeley and Alex Karaban, two prospects who are seeing their draft stocks rise early in the season. Tate discusses UConn’s chances at a third title, and Kevin discusses how these young players are developing under Dan Hurley’s system.
Finally, they touch on the status of the Charlotte Hornets, with Tate sharing his thoughts on LaMelo Ball and the future of the franchise as they look to build around promising Brandon Miller.
(1:50) – Cooper Flagg and the impressive Duke freshmen
(12:30) – Who can challenge Flagg for the number one overall spot?
(18:55) – Favorite sleepers of the NBA draft
(34:15) – UConn Deep Dive: Impressive Freshmen and Three-peat Chances
(42:20) – Tate’s Hornets Thoughts
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