The Ringer's NBA Draft Show

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The Ringer’s J. Kyle Mann takes an in-depth look at who’s got next for the NBA’s future as he brings you 'The Ringer’s NBA Draft Show.' He’ll drop his takes on the rising and falling stocks of the best and brightest prospects in the 2025 draft class. This is a podcast for fans of every team, whether you’re tanking for ping-pong balls or you’re in search of sleepers later in the draft. Kyle will break it all down every week right here on 'The Ringer's NBA Draft Show.'

Adam Finkelstein on NIL and the Evolution of College Recruiting. Plus, Maxwell Baumbach on Under-the-Radar Prospects.
May 1, 2025 – 01:25:33
Danny Wolf, Khaman Maluach, and Liam McNeeley Scouting Report With Ben Taylor
Apr 25, 2025 – 01:04:10
Edgecombe, Harper, and Big Guard Scouting With Tom Crean
Apr 16, 2025 – 56:24
Climbers, Divers, and Underrated Prospects from the College Basketball Season
Apr 10, 2025 – 01:02:41
The Archetypes and Potentials of Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson, and Jase Richardson
Apr 2, 2025 – 56:24
Can Cooper Flagg Win an MVP? Plus: Khaman Maluach’s Defensive Potential, Al Horford's Hips, and the Draft Guide Process.
Mar 26, 2025 – 51:41
The Ringer's NBA Draft Show Trailer!
Mar 18, 2025 – 00:39
Reed Sheppard Shines in Summer League Debut and the Outlook on the Kings After the Addition of DeMar DeRozan
Jul 17, 2024 – 35:48
Bronny James Lands in L.A., Plus Our Favorite Second-Rounders
Jun 28, 2024 – 37:21
Best NBA Draft Picks, Possible Busts, and More First-Round Reactions With Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann
Jun 27, 2024 – 01:05:34
Bronny James, Reed Sheppard, and the Success of Second-Gen NBA Players With Tom Haberstroh
Jun 24, 2024 – 54:53
The 'Grade-A' Mock Draft and the ‘Our Guys' Draft
Jun 19, 2024 – 53:31
Do Combine Numbers Really Matter? Plus, Three Teams Who Could Move Up, and the Bobi Klintman Interview
Jun 12, 2024 – 01:06:20
7 Questions About the NBA Finals, Plus the Cody Williams Interview
Jun 10, 2024 – 45:18
A Conversation With Matas Buzelis and Mock Draft Grades
Jun 5, 2024 – 01:06:53
Mock Draft Questions With Jonathan Givony, College Sleepers With Tate Frazier, and a Devin Carter Interview
Jun 3, 2024 – 01:16:55
NBA Playoff Lessons, Bronny James Update, and the Jared McCain Interview
May 29, 2024 – 01:09:48
Ron Holland’s NBA Potential, Shooting Struggles, and Best Fits
May 22, 2024 – 46:44
Lotto Winners and Losers, Plus Combine Reaction: Bronny James, Devin Carter, and More
May 15, 2024 – 43:50
Mock Draft 1.0, Lottery Reaction, and a Conversation With Alex Sarr
May 13, 2024 – 30:01
The Importance of Role Players, OKC’s Impactful Youth and the Underwhelming Cavs with Rob Mahoney and John Fanta
May 8, 2024 – 01:21:18
Should Alex Sarr Go No. 1? Plus, Overtime Elite Prospects in the NBA Draft With OTE GM Damien Wilkins
May 6, 2024 – 57:34
Anthony Edwards Lessons, Scary NBA Futures, and Rob Dillingham’s Star Upside
May 1, 2024 – 45:19
Scouting Nikola Topic and Young Players Who Are Shining in the Playoffs
Apr 24, 2024 – 50:05
Victor Wembanyama On His Rookie Season, Learning From KD, and His All-Time Great Potential
Apr 18, 2024 – 51:30
UConn Vs. Purdue Takeaways, Bronny James Declares, and a Falling Frenchman
Apr 10, 2024 – 45:44
Final Four Prospect Projections, Debates, and Evaluations
Apr 3, 2024 – 48:55
Sweet 16 Prospects to Watch, Kentucky’s Loss, and the Search for the Top Prospect
Mar 27, 2024 – 01:04:19
Izan Almansa on Joining the G League and Growing His Game
Sep 22, 2023 – 27:00
Matas Buzelis on Winning Mentality and Making History
Sep 20, 2023 – 27:52
Alex Sarr on NBA Expectations and Developing His Offense
Sep 15, 2023 – 26:37
Ron Holland on What Makes Him Such an Intriguing NBA Prospect
Sep 13, 2023 – 24:04
Summer League Impressions and an Early Look at the 2024 Draft Class
Jul 19, 2023 – 41:15
Victor Wembanyama's Shaky Arrival, Jabari Smith Jr.’s Growth, and the Messy Hornets
Jul 8, 2023 – 35:30
NBA Draft Leftovers, Best/Worst Fits, and Looking Ahead to the Offseason
Jun 28, 2023 – 43:44
Narrowing Down the Final Big Board, and a Thompson Twin Love Affair With Danny Chau
Jun 21, 2023 – 39:36
Potential Trades to Get Scoot Henderson, and the NBA Draft's Best Role Players
Jun 14, 2023 – 44:10
What’s the Move at No. 2? Plus, Monitoring the Rockets and a Draft-Inspired Q&A.
Jun 7, 2023 – 59:17
Will Teams Copy the Nuggets and Heat? Plus, Taylor Hendricks, Emoni Bates, and Draft Philosophies.
May 31, 2023 – 51:45
Analyzing the 2023 NBA Combine
May 24, 2023 – 57:44
San Antonio Wins the Wembanyama Sweepstakes
May 17, 2023 – 38:12
2023 NBA Mock Draft: The Final Pre-Lottery Edition
May 10, 2023 – 56:00
Killian Hayes, Marvin Bagley III, and the Lessons Learned From Our Biggest Draft Mistakes
May 3, 2023 – 56:13
James Nnaji and the Importance of a Big's Role Versatility
Apr 26, 2023 – 44:40
Analyzing the Standout Young Players in the NBA Playoffs
Apr 19, 2023 – 01:03:02
The Weird Thunder, The Paw's Big D, Portland's Draft Plan, And Searching For Wings
Apr 13, 2023 – 01:19:03
NBA Draft Guide Risers and Fallers, Plus Wemby’s Weakness and a Look at the Lotto Standings
Apr 6, 2023 – 58:39
Final Four Preview, Jordan Hawkins Lovefest, and Who Helped or Hurt Their Draft Stock
Mar 29, 2023 – 01:04:28
March Madness Prospects to Watch, Plus Scoot Henderson Is Shut Down
Mar 15, 2023 – 38:44
A Top-10 NBA Mock Draft, the Thompson Twins Are Champions, and Taylor Hendricks Is Rising Up
Mar 8, 2023 – 55:36

Recent Reviews

SLCUtahUser

Great to see “The Return of J. Kyle Mann”

Five stars, and subscribed. Like many who grew up watching college basketball in the era when the best players often stayed in school 4 years, and only the absolute superstars dared to go “hardship” after their Junior year — the one-and-done era has made the sport difficult to follow and enjoy. And while I love Giannis & Luka, it’s hard to follow who the best International 20-year-old players are, out of the 7-8 billion people in the world. So it was Kyle, KOC, and Tjarks (Rest in Peace) who brought me back in…by talking about college Freshmen & International players I’d never heard of — who will be lottery picks & I’ll be watching on TV next season. It’s not an exaggeration to say this is a “Public Service” for American basketball fans, most of whom aren’t quite psychos enough, to DVR Greek League & Real Madrid games.
ImaginaryHome

Whole league coverage optional

It’s an ok podcast but man do they never wanna say anything about teams that aren’t big market. The coverage of this years draft so far has been pretty lame. Like I get it “everyone says this years draft is bad”…. Can we get some other analysis beyond that? Can we try to really analyze some of these lottery picks? Can we get someone to come on and really put money where mouth is and try to be predictive and serious?
Bubba Gumpa

Family

Prayers to you and your family.
You'llThankMeLater

Love

Well wishes to you and your family, bro.
childplease34

Bad

Kyle Man is so unlistenable. He just throws out the dumbest jargon for 90 percent of what he says
Girls are make up

RIP TJARKS

Podcast audio is a little loud but very excited for this
Lennygetsome

Boring

Commercials on other podcasts wayyy too long and rambling
dimka87il

KOC

I love KOC. Just ignore his irrational love to French players and you will be fine
kjhkjhgkjhgoiugog

KOC rocks

Terribly sad story leading to the creation of this pod but no one better to carry the torch than KOC.
JT0127

LFG

Huge draft nerd and big fans of Kyle and KOC. Really looking forward to listening and wish so badly that Tjarks could be apart of this but I know he’s listening from above. Good luck guys🫡
ASAPJONEZ

RIP TJARKS !!!

I mean we all are going to miss JT it’s just such a sad situation and I loved the connection he and JK Mann had together but I’m really happy J. Kyle Mann is on another pod and KOC is about as good as we could get as a partner. I’m a nerd when it comes to prospects and nba drafts and redrafts ect. Anyone else who is like me knows it’s hard to find a great podcast on the subject that is both entertaining and informative and this fits perfectly with both couldn’t recommend more to anyone who’s interested in young nba players and prospects!!!
K-UNiT iS LEGiT

KOC is the best in the biz!

Great podcast with tons of insights. KOC is the best basketball podcaster out there. I’ve been listening to him since before it was officially The Mismatch.
Colton’sroed

Love it

Glad you guys are doing this!!