A Conversation With Matas Buzelis and Mock Draft Grades

KOC and J. Kyle Mann go through KOC’s recently released mock draft and hand out grades for some of the selections (01:15). Next, KOC is joined by one of the top prospects in the class, Matas Buzelis (28:10). They talk about which older players are an inspiration for him, the level of talent in the G League, the folding of the G League Ignite, why he believes his shooting numbers were down this season, what he’s learned from watching Jaden McDaniels this postseason, and more. Check out KOC’s 2024 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, mock drafts, and more! Hosts: Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann Guest: Matas Buzelis Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Om Podcasten

The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor and J. Kyle Mann take an in-depth look at who’s got next for the NBA’s future as they bring you 'The Ringer’s NBA Draft Show.' They’ll drop their takes on the rising and falling stocks of the best and brightest prospects in the 2024 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. Kevin and Kyle will break it all down every week, as well as revisit and re-draft recent draft classes and get into how the league’s evolution could inform what’s valuable in a prospect of the future.