James' Hot Takes: Why Derik Queen, Egor Demin, and Drake Powell Could Be Top 10 Picks in 2025

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe dive into three prospects that James believes have top 10 potential in the 2025 NBA Draft. They discuss Derik Queen’s fit in today’s NBA, highlighting his lowpost play, passing and improved mobility. The Barlowe brothers then explore Egor Demin’s versatility, emphasizing his unique skill set and how playing at BYU puts him in a prime position to develop further. Lastly, they share their admiration for Drake Powell’s game, talent and athleticism while expressing concerns about his role at North Carolina and whether he can showcase his top 10 talent during the 2024-25 season. 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. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONBABigBoard?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA #NBADraft #NBA #NBAMockDraft #MockDraft #NBABigBoard #NBACombine Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.