Upside Swings NBA Draft Podcast
By Bryce W Hendricks
Upside Swings NBA Draft PodcastJun 23, 2022
2024 Draft: G-League Ignite Part 2 - Tyler Smith, Babacar Sane, London Johnson, and a Post-Mortem
The guys discuss three other currently eligible Ignite players in Tyler Smith, Babacar Sane, and London Johnson as well as giving a brief retrospective on the G-League as a whole
Scouting GLI Part 1: Ron Holland, Matas Buzelis, & Izan Almansa
The guys breakdown former top high-school prospects and a Spanish U18 legend who had rocky seasons for the G-League Ignite
Scouting 2024 Internationals: Alexandre Sarr, Nikola Topic, & Zaccharie Risacher
The guys are (finally) back and talking about the top of the 2024 draft.
The three internationals at the top - Sarr, Topic, & Risacher - are all projected top 10 picks and they all have a lot intrigue and stuff to break down
The guys get into it and work through the intrigue and the drawbacks of each
FIBA U20 Breakdown
The guys discuss the best and most interesting prospects from this year's FIBA u20 tournament
G-League Ignite vs Perth Wildcats Recap & Mailbag
The guys breakdown the new official start to draft season as well as answer your viewer questions
Discovering the Modern Big Part 1: 2014 Draft Retrospective
The guys begin their trek through historical drafts to discover the roots of the modern big-man and what defines the modern NBA thought process when drafting bigs
The 2014 draft is a perfect place to start that dive, as the two greatest bigs in the modern era were drafted: Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid
The draft also included interesting case-studies in the success of the modern big with Clint Capela, Noah Vonleh, and Dario Saric
Stay tuned for two more parts as the guys go through the 2015 and 2016 drafts and how this stretch of three drafts has defined the paths to success for bigs in the modern NBA
Underrated Returners Part 2: Returning Bigs w/ @halfawaketakes
The guys are joined by the great Garrett Johnson (@halfawaketakes) to discuss the likes of Donovan Clingan, Kel'el Ware, Vince Iwuchukwu, and more
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Underrated Returners Part 1: Guards & Wings w/ Garrett Johnson (@halfawaketakes)
The guys are joined by the great Garrett Johnson to discuss some under-the-radar college returners
Players Discussed:
Terrance Arceneaux, Reece Beekman, Josh Dix, Payton Sandfort, Matthew Cleveland, Ajay Mitchell, Will Richard, Mike Sharavjamts, Wooga Poplar, Kymany Houinsou, Judah Mintz, Tyler Kolek, Jordan Pope, Aidan Mahaney, Tre White, Tristan Da Silva
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Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team Predictions, Draft Superlatives, and a Farewell
The guys discuss a whole helluva lot
Top 15 23 & Under NBA Players
The guys breakdown the best young players in the NBA
2023 NBA Draft Grades
The guys review the 2023 NBA Draft
2023 Draft Finale: Mailbag and Predictive Mock
The guys have a lil fun
Scouting Wrap-Up: Nadir Hifi, Chris Livingston, Jacob Toppin, Matthew Mayer, Jordan Miller, Leaky Black, Caleb McConnell, Malcolm Cazalon, Matej Rudan, Lovro Gnjidic, Gregor Glas, & Milan Barbitch
The guys wrap up the 2023 NBA Draft
Nadir Hifi- 2:11
Chris Livingston- 20:33
Jacob Toppin- 33:17
Matthew Mayer- 37:30
Jordan Miller- 46:32
Leaky Black- 58:58
Caleb McConnell- 74:28
Malcolm Cazalon- 85:10
Matej Rudan- 95:57
Lovro Gnjidic- 102:55
Gregor Glas- 109:02
Milan Barbitch- 112:05
Scouting Shooting Guards: Jalen Pickett, Justin Powell, Ben Sheppard, Omari Moore, D'Moi Hodge, Sir'Jabari Rice, & Taevion Kinsey
The guys discuss a dying breed
Jalen Pickett- 4:31
Justin Powell-20:06
Ben Sheppard- 36:37
Omari Moore- 53:14
D'Moi Hodge- 66:56
Sir'Jabari Rice- 79:50
Taevion Kinsey- 91:10
2023 NBA Mock Draft EXTRAVAGANZA
The guys host a mock draft, with TRADES!
For a simple breakdown of each trade and pick, click here:
https://upsideswings.com/mock-draft-extravaganza
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Scouting Backup Bigs: Charles Bediako, Azuolas Tubelis, Drew Timme, Oscar Tshiebwe, Toumani Camara, Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu, & Trey Jemison
The guys discuss some depth bigs in this class
Charles Bediako- 3:17
Azuolas Tubelis- 20:57
Drew Timme- 31:47
Toumani Camara- 53:18
Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu- 61:15
Trey Jemison- 68:07
Scouting Defensive Forwards: Mouhamed Gueye, Julian Phillips, Jordan Walsh, Olivier-Mexence Prosper, & Andre Jackson
The guys discuss some funky, defense first forwards
Mouhamed Gueye- 2:21
Julian Phillips- 33:47
Jordan Walsh- 59:30
Olivier-Maxence Prosper- 74:00
Andre Jackson- 92:55
2023 Draft Preview: LA Clippers w/ Corban Ford (@corbannba)
The guys breakdown Stone's least favorite team
Clippers' Pick: 30
Follow Corban: @corbannba https://twitter.com/corbannba
Read Corban: https://theswishtheory.com/ https://sportsethos.com/ https://sportsethos.com/
Listen to Corban: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roundball-ramble-daily-nba-coverage/id1499447219
2023 Draft Preview: Portland Trailblazers w/ Samuel L. Whiteley (@SMcstank)
The guys discuss the most trade happy team in the draft
Blazers' Picks: 3, 23, & 43
Follow Samuel: @SMcstank https://twitter.com/SMcstank
Scouting Stash Options: Mario Nakic, Keye Van Der Vuurst De Vries, Tom Digbeu, Aleksandar Langovic, Nikos Rogkavopoulos, Vinicius Da Silva, & Vincent Valerio-Bodon
The guys discuss a crop of draft and stash options
Mario Nakic- 2:45
Keye Van Der Vuurst De Vries- 16:40
Tom Digbeu- 39:41
Aleksandar Langovic- 59:31
Nikos Ragkavopoulos- 66:04
Vinicius Da Silva- 84:34
Vincent Valerio-Bodon- 100:46
2023 Draft Preview: New York Knicks w/ Prez (@_prezidente)
The guys discuss some Knickerbockers
Knicks have no picks
Follow Prez: @_prezidente https://twitter.com/home
Listen to Prez: https://www.thestrick.land/
Read Prez: https://www.thestrick.land/
2023 Draft Preview: New Orleans Pelicans w/ Chuck (@ChuckingDarts)
The guys discuss another lottery team with a lot of questions
Pelicans' Pick: 14
Follow Chuck: @ChuckingDarts https://twitter.com/ChuckingDarts
Listen to Chuck: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chucking-darts-nba-podcast/id1538397064
Read Chuck: https://substack.com/@chuckingdarts
2023 Draft Preview: Dallas Mavericks w/ Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth)
The guys discuss one of the most disappointing teams in the league last season
Mavericks' Pick: 10
Follow Grant: @GrantAfseth https://twitter.com/GrantAfseth
Read Grant: https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/ https://nbaanalysis.net/
Listen to Grant: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-mavs/id1687581495
2023 Draft Preview: Indiana Pacers w/ Alex Golden (@AlexGoldenNBA)
The guys break down a team drowning in picks
Pacers' Picks: 7, 26, 29, 32, & 55
Follow Alex: @AlexGoldenNBA https://twitter.com/AlexGoldenNBA
Listen to Alex: https://settingthepacepodcast.substack.com/
2023 Draft Preview: Milwaukee Bucks w/ Alex King (@alexjking35)
The guys discuss a particularly Freaky team
Bucks' Pick: 58
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2023 Draft Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves w/ Jackson Lloyd (@JacksonLloydNBA)
The guys breakdown one of the most interesting teams in the league moving forward
Timberwolves' Pick: 53
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2023 Draft Preview: Boston Celtics w/ Mat Issa (@matissa15)
The guys break down a team that has made the ECF 3 straight years but hasn't won a ring since 2018
Celtics Pick: 35
Follow Mat: @matissa15 https://twitter.com/matissa15
Read Mat: https://www.sbnation.com/nba https://theanalyst.com/na/ https://www.forbes.com/sportsmoney/?sh=1121164b7ff6 https://fansided.com/
2023 Draft Preview: OKC Thunder w/ KR (@TheFlarescreen)
The guys breakdown one of the most fun young teams in the league
Thunder's Picks: 12 & 50
This podcast was recorded before the trade of pick 37
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Read KR: https://theflarescreen.wixsite.com/theflarescreen
Scouting Big Shooters: Andrew Funk, Seth Lundy, Landers Nolley II, Hunter Tyson, Kobe Brown, & Taylor Funk
The guys scout some of the premier shooters in the second round
Andrew Funk- 3:03
Seth Lundy- 22:24
Landers Nolley II- 49:46
Hunter Tyson- 63:49
Kobe Brown- 78:29
Taylor Funk- 93:58
2023 NBA Draft: Charlotte Hornets w/ James Plowright (@British_Buzz)
The guys discuss one of the biggest question in the draft
Hornets' Picks: 2, 27, 34, 39, 41
Follow James: @British_Buzz https://twitter.com/British_Buzz
Read James: https://www.si.com/nba/hornets/
Listen to James: https://open.spotify.com/episode/730r0a0cWxYlE6zn1LTIRd?go=1&sp_cid=3df9cafb78f3b6ff17c61d0aa9947985&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1
2023 Draft Preview: Atlanta Hawks w/ Brad Rowland (@BTRowland)
The guys break down a team with a lot of questions
Hawks' Picks: 15 & 46
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Listen to Brad: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1134941997
Read Brad: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/ & https://www.sportsline.com/
Scouting Older Guards: Marcus Sasser, Craig Porter Jr, Markquis Nowell, Mike Miles Jr, Adam Flagler, & Isaiah Wong
The guys discuss a bevvy of funky, upper-classmen guard prospects
Marcus Sasser- 2:23
Craig Porter Jr- 27:33
Markquis Nowell- 52:33
Mike Miles Jr- 70:33
Adam Flagler- 83:47
Isaiah Wong- 97:01
2023 Draft Preview: Toronto Raptors w/ Crina Mustafa (@crinamm)
The guys breakdown a team in flux
Raptors' Picks: 13
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Watch Crina: https://www.homestandsports.com/ & https://twitter.com/hooptalkslive
2023 NBA Draft Preview: Los Angeles Lakers w/ Corban Ford (@corbannba)
The guys breakdown Stone's Favorite team
Lakers' Picks: 17 & 47
Follow Corban: @corbannba https://twitter.com/corbannba
Read Corban: https://theswishtheory.com/ https://sportsethos.com/ https://sportsethos.com/
Listen to Corban: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roundball-ramble-daily-nba-coverage/id1499447219
2023 Draft Preview: Sacramento Kings w/ Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA)
The guys breakdown one of the most fun up and coming team in the league
Kings' Picks: 24, 38, & 58
Follow Brenden: @BrendenNunesNBA https://twitter.com/BrendenNunesNBA
Listen to Brenden: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kings-pulse-a-sacramento-kings-podcast/id1456035236
Read Brenden: https://kingsherald.com/
2023 Draft Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers w/ Evan Dammarell (@AmNotEvan)
The guys preview a team on the rise
Cavs' Pick: 49
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Read Evan: https://linktr.ee/AmNotEvan
Listen to Evan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1136055333
2023 Draft Preview: Golden State Warriors w/ Charlie Cummings (@klaytheist11)
The guys discuss a dynasty that might be ending
Warriors' Pick: 19
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Read Charlie: https://theswishtheory.com/
Listen to Charlie: https://open.spotify.com/show/1855K4WZSCcxCqexD3Bev8?si=SH4Lwf6STrSQQp3bCMZLLQ
2023 Draft Preview: Washington Wizards w/ Matt Modderno (@MattModderno)
The guys breakdown a team that was one ping pong ball away from Wemby
Wizards' Picks: 8, 42, & 59
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Listen to Matt: https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-wizards/
2023 Draft Preview: Chicago Bulls w/ Michael Neff (@mneff3710)
The guys talk about one of the teams spinning the wheel of mediocrity
Bulls' Picks: None
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Read Michael: https://theswishtheory.com/
Scouting Top Internationals: Bilal Coulibaly, Nikola Djurisic, Rayan Rupert, James Nnaji, & Tristan Vukcevic
The guys break down the top non-Wemby international players in this year's draft
Bilal Coulibaly- 2:12
Nikola Djurisic- 48:01
Rayan Rupert- 74:41
James Nnaji- 91:03
Tristan Vukcevic- 105:03
2023 Draft Preview: Brooklyn Nets w/ Matt Powers (@DraftPow)
The guys breakdown one of the most difficult teams in the league to get a read on
Nets' Picks: 21, 22, & 51
Follow Matt: @DraftPow https://twitter.com/DraftPow
Read Matt's Work: https://theswishtheory.com/
2023 Draft Preview: Denver Nuggets w/ CT Fazio (@CTFazio22)
The guys breakdown a potential champion
Nuggets' Pick: 40
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2023 Draft Preview: Memphis Grizzlies w/ Bryon Makel (@GMunderstudy22)
The guys breakdown one of the most interesting up and coming teams in the league
Grizzlies' Picks: 25, 45, & 56
Follow Bryon: @GMunderstudy22 https://twitter.com/GMunderstudy22
2023 Draft Preview: Phoenix Suns w/ Damon Allred (@iamdamonallred)
The guys breakdown a potential contender
Suns' pick: 52
Follow Damon: @iamdamonallred https://twitter.com/iamdamonallred
Read Damon: https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/
2023 Draft Preview: Detroit Pistons w/ Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops)
The guys breakdown a team with a high pick, no coach, and a lot of questions
Pistons' Picks: 5 & 31
Follow Bryce: @MotorCityHoops
Watch Bryce: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtNXk7FvEkKMoMRTBO9Fc9A
Listen to Bryce: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pistons-pulse/id1610177375
Read Bryce: https://www.si.com/nba/draft/
Read the remarkable Omaha Biliew Story: https://www.si.com/nba/draft/newsfeed/how-omaha-biliews-basketball-journey-to-the-nba-is-changing-more-than-one-life
Scouting Funky Frosh: Amari Bailey, Bobi Klintman, Noah Clowney, & Dillon Mitchell
The guys breakdown "predraft" type prospects
Amari Bailey- 2:01
Bobi Klintman- 33:15
Noah Clowney- 67:21
Dillon Mitchell- 89:12
2023 Draft Preview: Philadelphia 76ers w/ Steven Bagell (@BirdRightsPod)
The guys breakdown one of the many teams dealing with the coaching carousel
The 76ers have no picks
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Watch Steven: https://www.youtube.com/@BirdRightsPod
Read Steven: https://thesixersense.com/
2023 Draft Preview: Miami Heat w/ Charlie Parker (@Cparkernba)
The guys breakdown a potential champion
Heat's Picks: 18
Follow Charlie: @Cparkernba https://twitter.com/Cparkernba
2023 Draft Preview: Houston Rockets w/ James Piercey (@JamesPiercey11)
The guys breakdown one of the most fascinating teams of the offseason
Rockets' Picks: 4 & 20
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Read James: https://www.thedreamshake.com/
Watch James: https://www.youtube.com/@abovethebreakPod & https://htxchopshop.com/
2023 NBA Draft Preview: Orlando Magic w/ Malik G (@MalikG)
The guys breakdown one of the more fascinating young teams that also has two lottery picks
Magic's Picks: 6, 11, & 36
Follow Malik: @MalikG https://twitter.com/MalikG
Listen to Malik: https://tr.ee/ARv_1P2uza & https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/florida-basketball-hour/id1438549776?mt=2