Cooper Flagg’s Progress, VJ Edgecombe’s Redemption, and Danny Wolf’s First-Round Case

On the latest episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board Podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe tackle three key questions inspired by standout performances from Tuesday night. First, they ask, “Is Cooper Flagg getting better?” The projected number one pick in the 2024 NBA Draft has strung together strong performances, including improved efficiency from three-point range—addressing a season-long concern. Next, they discuss Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe, who had arguably his best performance of the season against Cincinnati. The brothers debate whether this signals a turning point for Edgecombe, who has struggled against top competition. Finally, they analyze the hype surrounding Danny Wolf, a 7'1" forward/center making waves with his rebounding, scoring efficiency, and playmaking. While they agree Wolf deserves first-round consideration, they highlight his alarming turnover rate (3.8 per game) and questionable assist-to-turnover ratio, raising concerns about his playmaking consistency.

Timestamps:

Cooper Flagg - 2:49
VJ Edgecombe -15:30
Danny Wolf - 25:06