Rafael vs. James: Debating Ace Bailey and the Third Pick in the 2025 Draft

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, brothers Rafael and James Barlowe dive into a spirited debate over who should be the third pick in the highly anticipated 2025 NBA Draft. While the consensus has Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper locked in as the top two selections, the competition for the third spot is heating up. Rafael makes the case for Ace Bailey as the clear choice, citing his elite athleticism, defensive versatility, and long-term upside. Meanwhile, James presents a more open perspective, arguing that Oklahoma’s crafty floor general Jeremiah Fears and Texas’ dynamic scoring wing Tre Johnson are legitimate contenders to follow Flagg and Harper. Tune in for in-depth prospect breakdowns, team fit considerations, and predictions on how the draft board might shake out!

Timestamps:

James Big Board - 2:00
Ace Bailey - 2:26
Ace vs Tre Johnson - 12:55
Jeremiah Fears at No. 3 - 26:01


NBA Draft analyst Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies and current author of the NBA Big Board newsletter is joined by Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft), James Barlowe, and Leif Thulin to breakdown the NBA Draft. Rafael & Team gives passionate NBA Draft fans a deep look into the NBA Draft with great guests, Mock Draft, player rankings, and of course BIG BOARDs. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network.

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