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Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) continue their 2026-27 NBA Season preview by breaking down the teams in the Northwest Division.

0:00 Intro

1:00 Preseason takeaways

2:42 Oklahoma City Thunder 

29:55 Denver Nuggets

43:25 Minnesota Timberwolves

55:55 Portland Trail Blazers

1:07:50 Utah Jazz

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Jam Hines & Stephen Gillaspie preview some of the TOP RETURNERS in the 2027 Draft Cycle! 

Intro- 0:00
Braylon Mullins- 6:40
Stefan Vaaks- 25:40
Ivan Kharchenkov- 38:34
Patrick Ngongba II- 51:13
Moustapha Thiam- 1:03:54
Najai Hines- 1:14:32
Acaden Lewis- 1:26:08
Aiden Tobiason- 1:32:42
Outro- 1:39:41

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Corey Tulaba and Albert Ghim break down the biggest names to watch across the 2027 NBA Draft and the NBA’s next wave of breakout candidates.

From Baba Oladotun and Stefan Vaaks to  Keaton wagler and the LA Clippers, the No Ceilings crew dives into the prospects and young players who could make major noise in the years ahead.

Who has the highest NBA upside? Who could be the next breakout star? And which 2027 prospects should you be watching right now?

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Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) continue their 2027 NBA Draft conference previews by highlighting the top prospects to know in the preseason from the Big East.

0:00 Intro

3:25 Blue Chips

3:45 Tounde Yessoufou, 

12:25 Braylon Mullins

19:35 Colben Landrew

27:35 Luigi Suigo

33:15 Potential Risers

46:50 Deep Cuts

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Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) continue their 2026-27 NBA Season preview by breaking down the teams in the Southeast Division.

0:00 Intro

3:00 Atlanta Hawks 

27:48 Orlando Magic 

49:07 Charlotte Hornets 

1:14:15 Miami Heat 

1:24:20 Washington Wizards

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Jam Hines & Stephen Gillaspie preview some of the 2027 Draft Cycle FRESHMEN! This does not include the previously-mentioned Freshmen covered earlier this offseason (links for those episode provided below).

Intro- 0:00
Dylan Mingo- 3:50
JJ Andrews- 21:32
Obinna Ekezie Jr.- 38:39
Quentin Coleman- 49:00
Colben Landrew- 59:48
Baba Oladotun- 1:12:45
Jason Crowe Jr.- 1:24:35
Abdou Toure- 1:38:07
Outro- 1:48:11

Previously-covered Freshmen:

Jordan Smith Jr. and Caleb Holt- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXBmtkw0NLU&list=PLTX_sXkys59TVksouWgS8hgTj9TY8xjrv&index=6&t=150s

Tyran Stokes- https://www.youtube.com...

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) begin their 2027 NBA Draft conference previews by highlighting the top prospects to know in the preseason from Mid-Major programs.

0:00 Intro

3:50 Gonzaga

16:00 Santa Barbara

17:40 Belmont

20:25 San Diego State

23:27 Saint Louis

27:00 UNLV

29:55 Cal Poly

33:00 Miami (Ohio)

34:40 Saint Mary’s

37:20 Dayton

38:40 New Mexico 

40:50 McNeese State

41:50 Western Kentucky

42:25 VCU

44:15 Nevada 

45:13 Eastern Michigan

46:05 Florida Atlantic

47:05 Murray State...

Corey Tulaba and Albert Ghim are joined by Owen Jury to break down the biggest names to watch across the 2027 NBA Draft. Plus the hit the NBA’s next wave of breakout candidates.

From Quentin Coleman and Sammy Jackson to  Joan Beringer and Reed Sheppard, the No Ceilings crew dives into the prospects and young players who could make major noise in the years ahead.

Who has the highest NBA upside? Who could be the next breakout star? And which 2027 prospects should you be watching right now?

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Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) continue their 2026-27 NBA Season preview by breaking down the teams in the Central Division.

0:00 Intro

1:35 Detroit Pistons 

36:47 Cleveland Cavaliers 

55:20 Milwaukee Bucks 

1:16:58 Chicago Bulls 

1:34:10 Indiana Pacers

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Stephen Gillaspie & Jam Hines break down another slate of 2027 NBA Draft Cycle Prospects!

Intro- 0:00
Bruce Branch III- 4:57
Juke Harris- 31:22
Arafan Diane- 49:55
Roman Domon- 1:16:27
Outro- 1:26:05

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Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) begin their 2026-27 NBA Season preview by breaking down the teams in the Atlantic Division.

0:00 Intro

2:30 Boston Celtics 

24:15 New York Knicks 

35:50 Toronto Raptors 

49:10 Philadelphia 76ers 

1:01:42 Brooklyn Nets 

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Jam Hines & Stephen Gillaspie break down the games of Anthony Thompson, Deron Rippey Jr., Billy Richmond III, and Zac Foster!

Intro- 0:00
Anthony Thompson- 4:28
Deron Rippey Jr.- 32:58
Billy Richmond III- 53:30
Zac Foster- 1:08:17
Outro- 1:18:20

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Corey Tulaba and Albert Ghim break down the biggest names to watch across the 2027 NBA Draft and the NBA’s next wave of breakout candidates.

From Caleb Holt and Kyle Evans to Egor Demin and Nate Ament, the No Ceilings crew dives into the prospects and young players who could make major noise in the years ahead.

Who has the highest NBA upside? Who could be the next breakout star? And which 2027 prospects should you be watching right now?

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Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) dive into whether or not centers are worth a top 10 pick and who to keep an eye on in the 2027 NBA Draft. They then breakdown why Tyler Tanner’s playmaking is his swing skill. They wrap up with a few deep cut prospects in Drew Scharnowski and Bryson Tiller.

0:00 Intro

2:42 Are centers actually worth a top 10 pick?

27:05 Swing Skill – Tyler Tanner’s Playmaking

40:20 Deep Cut – Drew Scharnowski and Bryson Tiller

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Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) dive Amen Thompson’s extension with the Houston Rockets and what their future looks like. They also breakdown Collin Murray-Boyles’s rookie season and what year two could look like. They wrap up with AJ Dybantsa’s playmaking and why it’s a valuable skill of his.

0:00 Intro

1:45 Main Topic – Amen Thompson’s extension and the Rockets’ core

25:40 The Sophomore File – Was Collin Murray-Boyles’ Rookie Season a Fluke?

39:33 The Little Things – AJ Dybantsa’s Playmaking

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Stephen Gillaspie introduces two new No Ceilings team members: Izzy Randazzo and Owen Jury! They discuss:

Intro- 0:00
Background in Basketball- 3:37
Biggest Draft Hits- 16:27
Biggest Draft Misses- 23:05
2027 NBA Draft Class- 33:34
Favorite 2027 Class Sicko Prospects- 41:05
Outro- 46:16

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Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) dive into what NBA organizations actually develop players and what the common themes with them are. They then dive into what Ace Bailey’s sophomore season could look like as well as how Darryn Peterson’s quick decision making is one of the brilliant little things in his game.

0:00 Intro
2:35 Main Topic – What organizations actually develop players?
32:30 The Sophomore File – Where does Ace Bailey fit in on the Jazz?
43:45 The Little Things – Darryn Peterson’s Quick Decision Making

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Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) react to the breaking news of the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard being punished for their cap circumvention.

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Intro- 0:00
Background in Basketball- 3:55
Biggest Draft Hits- 21:45
Biggest Draft Misses- 32:06
2027 NBA Draft Class- 43:52
Favorite 2027 Class Sicko Prospect- 59:15
Outro- 1:10:07

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Corey Tulaba and Albert Ghim break down the biggest names to watch across the 2027 NBA Draft and the NBA’s next wave of breakout candidates.

From Abdou Toure and Sam Orme to Matas Buzelis and Jeremiah Fears, the No Ceilings crew dives into the prospects and young players who could make major noise in the years ahead.

Who has the highest NBA upside? Who could be the next breakout star? And which 2027 prospects should you be watching right now?

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Dra...

Corey Tulaba and Albert Ghim break down the biggest names to watch across the 2027 NBA Draft and the NBA’s next wave of breakout candidates.

From Brandon McCoy Jr. and Nolan Minessale to Khaman Maluach and Kyshawn George, the No Ceilings crew dives into the prospects and young players who could make major noise in the years ahead.

Who has the highest NBA upside? Who could be the next breakout star? And which 2027 prospects should you be watching right now?

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Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) dive into what we should be looking for from in year two from some of the biggest names from the 2025 NBA Draft. They also review their final 2025 big boards. They wrap up with looking at VJ Edgecombe’s growth from Baylor to his rookie year and how it could all change.

0:00 Intro

2:15 Main Topic – What can we expect in Year 2?

26:30 Auditing our 2025 Boards After 1 Year

44:58 The Little Things/Soph File – VJ Edgecombe’s Shot Distribution

1:05:17 On the Record – Denver is going to...

Jam Hines & Stephen Gillaspie break down four prospects who should be monitored for draft contention in the 2027 NBA Draft Cycle!

Intro- 0:00

Tyran Stokes- 4:56

Alijah Arenas- 41:54

Pryce Sandfort- 58:37

Colby Garland- 1:16:30

Outro- 1:23:59

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Corey and Albert break down if Jordan Smith Jr. a Blue Chip Prospect in the 2027 NBA Draft? Plus Ruben Prey's stat case a 2027 sleeper and Year 2 & 3 NBA Breakouts with Egor Demin and Donovan Clingan.

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Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) dive into if this could be the best rookie of the year race ever, what Dylan Harper’s second year could look like, and the brilliance of Cameron Boozer’s passing.

0:00 Intro

2:00 Is this the Best Rookie of the Year Race Ever?

21:25 The Sophomore File – Dylan Harper and the Spurs’ Backcourt Minutes

41:50 The Little Things – Cameron Boozer’s Passing

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Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) dive into where the 2027 NBA Draft stands, Billy Richmond’s swing skill, Jeremy Fears’ first round stock, and Tyran Stokes skepticism.

0:00 Intro

1:45 The 2027 class is wide open

23:30 The Swing Skill – Billy Richmond’s Jumper

31:40 Trust it or Not? - Jeremy Fears 1st Rounder and NPOY?

40:30 Prove me wrong – Tyran Stokes is Far From a Lock at 1

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Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) dive into some of the massive roster overhauls in the Eastern Conference and what it means for the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston Celtics. They also take a look at what Cooper Flagg can add in year two, whether or not Caleb Wilson’s Summer League shooting is real, and going on the record with a strong take they firmly believe.

0:00 Intro

2:20 Miami Heat

17:10 Milwaukee Bucks

25:40 Philadelphia 76ers

40:30 Boston Celtics

49:00 The Sophomore File – What Does...

Jam Hines & Stephen Gillaspie kickoff their summertime scouting schedule--going live every-other-Sunday to discuss TWO incoming Freshmen and TWO returning prospects!

Intro- 0:00

Jordan Smith Jr.- 6:14

Caleb Holt- 30:14

Cayden Boozer- 49:25

CJ Shaw- 1:04:08

Outro- 1:14:15

Jam Hines and Stephen Gillaspie discuss the players who have impressed them the most during the 2026 NBA Summer League!

Intro- 0:00

Honorable Mentions- 10:34

First Teams- 41:40

Outro- 1:28:15

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) breakdown their biggest takeaways from Summer League and draft a starting 5 based on their favorite performances.

0:00 Intro

2:00 Summer League takeaways

51:30 Summer League draft

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Summer League is officially here! Tyler Metcalf hosts Albert Ghim, Corey Tulaba, and Tyler Rucker for the No Ceilings NBA reaction to a stacked Day 1 in Las Vegas. The crew breaks down the highly anticipated AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson duel between the Wizards and Jazz, dives into the former Michigan teammates Yaxel Lendeborg and Morez Johnson going head-to-head for Golden State and Dallas, and reacts to the Hawks’ rookie duo of Kingston Flemings and Zuby Ejiofor in Atlanta’s win over San Antonio. 🏀 In this episode: • AJ Dybantsa’s 27-point Summer League debut vs. Darryn Peterson • Yaxel Lendeborg vs. Morez Joh...

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) run through the biggest names to watch on every team for the 2026 NBA Summer League.

0:00 Intro

2:35 Atlanta Hawks

9:35 Boston Celtics

14:42 Brooklyn Nets

23:50 Charlotte Hornets

28:50 Chicago Bulls

34:08 Cleveland Cavaliers

36:38 Dallas Mavericks

42:45 Denver Nuggets

44:38 Detroit Pistons

47:07 Golden State Warriors

50:35 Houston Rockets

51:45 Indiana Pacers

53:35 Los Angeles Clippers

56:53 Los Angeles Lakers

59:20 Memphis Grizzlies

1:06:02 Miami Heat

1:09:20 Milwaukee Bucks

Jam Hines & Stephen Gillaspie draft teams based on the announced 2026 Summer League Rosters!

Intro-0:00

Darryn Peterson- 4:49

Cameron Boozer- 8:25

AJ Dybantsa- 12:37

Collin Murray-Boyles- 17:42

Carter Bryant- 22:19

Cedric Coward- 25:13

Joan Berringer- 27:39

Kingston Flemings- 29:44

Ryan Conwell- 34:04

Egor Demin- 36:18

Khaman Maluach- 39:10

Yaxel Lendeborg- 41:24

Ryan Kalkbrenner- 43:34

Cameron Carr- 45:38

Caleb Wilson- 48:49

Ace Bailey- 50:37

Aday Mara- 52:09

Rasheer Fleming- 54:26

Braden Smith- 56:40

John Poulakidas- 58:53

Just...

Tyler Metcalf (@tmetcalf11) and Tyler Rucker (@tyler_rucker) review the 2026 NBA Draft with the biggest standouts, surprises, and disappointments.

0:00 Intro

3:20 1-5

14:45 6-10

25:15 11-15

34:50 16-20

44:08 21-25

58:50 26-30

1:05:30 Second round thoughts

1:11:35 Stock Game final results

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Jam Hines & Stephen Gillaspie break down the results of the 2026 NBA Draft, and analyze some of the major moves that have happened in the offseason thus far!

Intro- 0:00

Washington Wizards- 4:53

Utah Jazz- 14:52

Memphis Grizzlies- 21:16

Chicago Bulls- 30:51

Los Angeles Clippers- 39:55

Brooklyn Nets- 47:37

Sacramento Kings- 53:46

Atlanta Hawks- 59:32

Dallas Mavericks- 1:06:12

Milwaukee Bucks- 1:13:35

Golden State Warriors- 1:24:00

Oklahoma City Thunder- 1:29:03

Charlotte Hornets- 1:34:44

Detroit Pistons- 1:43:26

Toronto Raptors- 1:50:51

San Antonio Spurs- 1:55:18

The No Ceilings crew goes LIVE to break down the ENITRE Second Round of the 2026 NBA Draft!

This is part 3 of the No Ceilings 2026 NBA Draft Live Show where the crew reacts to picks 16-30 of the first round.

0:00 Intro

0:05 16-20

26:15 21-25

1:01:00 26-30

1:36:20 Best remaining

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This is part 2 of the No Ceilings 2026 NBA Draft Live show where the crew reacts to picks 1-15 of the first round.

0:00 Intro

0:05 First round preview

03:50 1-5

38:00 6-10

1:08:25 11-15

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This is part 1 of the No Ceilings 2026 NBA Draft Live Show where they preview the first round, have some fun interviews, and conduct a last minute mock draft.

0:00 Intro

2:00 Biggest storylines and Q&A

29:00 Predictive Mock Draft Review

1:28:20 Sam Esfandiari Interview

1:50:45 Q&A

2:00:00 Fit checks

2:06:50 Corey’s highlights and NBA trade rumors/reactions

2:27:00 J Kyle Mann Interview

2:39:40 Ignacio Rissotto talking international prospects

3:07:45 Nathan joins to talk trades, draft, and more

3:20:00 Mock Draft

Draft Guide and Me...

No Ceilings' Corey Tulaba and Albert Ghim sit down with Purdue's Braden Smith for a 2026 NBA Draft film session, going through his offensive game. The strengths. The areas he's working to improve. The way he processes the game. Here's what we cover: 🎬 Braden Smith's offensive strengths — broken down by the player himself 🎬 His scoring arsenal and how he thinks about creating offense at the NBA level 🎬 The areas of his offensive game he's actively working to improve heading into the 2026 NBA Draft 🎬 How he processes the game on the fly and what his basketball IQ looks like up close 🎬 The details behin...