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Podcast: Locked On NBA Draft with No Ceilings
Episode: The Recruiting Revolution: How NIL and Fit Could Spark the Rise of Non-Blue Blood Schools
Description: In the latest Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael Barlowe and Krysten Peek dive into the shifting landscape of college recruiting, exploring whether high-level prospects are increasingly bypassing traditional basketball powerhouses like Duke, Kentucky, Kansas and North Carolina. They highlight A.J. Dybantsa, the projected 2026 top pick, choosing BYU for its NBA-style offense, as well as Rutgers' standout freshmen Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. The duo discusses how NIL opportunities and individual fit are influencing decisions, drawing comparisons to recent top picks like Markelle Fultz and Cade Cunningham, who thrived at non-blue blood programs due to higher usage...