Friday Focus: Ace Bailey & Dylan Harper impress in exhibition, Dalton Knecht Burns Suns for 35!!

Locked On NBA Big Board - NBA Draft Podcast

On this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, hosts Rafael and James Barlowe, break down a series of impressive performances from top prospects and rookies. They start by discussing the stellar debuts of Rutgers freshmen Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, highlighting Bailey’s shot selection and debating whether he could overtake Cooper Flagg as the potential No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

They also dive into Harper’s poised 20-point performance, which, while strong, was overshadowed by Bailey’s offensive firepower in a game against St. John's.

In the last segment, they cover Dalton Knecht’s explosive 35-point game against the Phoenix Suns, making a case for Knecht to solidify a key role off the bench for the Lakers. Rafael and James then debate Stephon Castle’s game and how it compares to NBA stars Brandon Roy and Jimmy Butler, before covering Rob Dillingham’s bounce-back performance after a rough preseason. Finally, the episode wraps up with a discussion on Jazian Gortman’s new two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks.

Ace Bailey - 2:16

Dylan Harper - 12:12

Dalton Knecht - 21:16

Stephon Castle - 27:20

Rob Dillingham - 31:05

Jazian Gortman - 34:53