Rafael vs James Part III: Ace Bailey or VJ Edgecombe? The Ultimate Debate

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe engage in their third debate over the potential No. 3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

This time, the discussion centers around Ace Bailey and VJ Edgecombe, both of whom delivered standout performances—Bailey dropping 37 points against Northwestern just a day after Edgecombe exploded for 30 versus BYU.

While Bailey has been a mainstay in Rafael’s top three all season, he had cooled on Edgecombe after some underwhelming performances against ranked opponents.

However, Edgecombe’s recent surge in conference play has reignited the conversation, pushing him into top-five discussions. Rafael remains firm in his stance that Bailey is a lock at No. 3, while James argues for a more open-minded approach, believing Edgecombe has a legitimate case.

The Barlowe brothers break down each player’s strengths, potential team fits, and overall upside while also expressing concerns about their respective games.

Timestamps & Bullet Points:
Ace or VJ Edgecombe? – 2:00
Ace Bailey scores 37 – 2:36
VJ Edgecombe’s case – 14:24
Who has the bigger upside? – 26:39