Rookie Watch Vol 4: Dunn's 3-point surge. What if he did this in college? Wells & Filipowski impress

Locked On NBA Big Board - NBA Draft Podcast

In the latest episode of Locked On NBA Big Board - Rookie Watch Vol. 4, Rafael and James Barlowe dive deep into the recent developments among this season’s NBA rookies.

The Barlowe brothers kick things off by spotlighting Ryan Dunn’s surprising emergence as a three-point threat. Rafael and James discuss Dunn’s reputation as a shaky shooter in college and debate if this shooting leap could have made him a legitimate contender for the No. 1 pick had it shown up earlier in his game.

In the second segment, the attention shifts to Jaylen Wells, who impressed with a solid first start, putting up 16 points and 7 boards. James argues that Wells might deserve the starting spot permanently, potentially even taking minutes from Marcus Smart, who’s struggled to settle in.

The conversation then moves to Zach Edey, along with some praise for Kyle Filipowski’s recent strong play over the last two games. Rafael points out that Filipowski’s minutes hinge on his ability to perform consistently. By contrast, Rafael notes that Cody Williams, another Jazz rookie, will likely get developmental minutes to gain experience despite a slower start and some noticeable hesitancy.

To wrap up, they cover Stephon Castle’s recent game and the challenges Reed Sheppard faces in finding minutes. With Fred Van Vleet logging heavy playing time at 37 minutes per game, Sheppard’s path to consistent floor time remains crowded.

Ryan Dunn - 2:25

Could Ryan Dunn have been the No. 1 pick if he showed this type of shooting and offensive confidence in college? - 5:39

Jaylen Wells - 11:25

Should Wells be the starter going forward? - 12:14

What did NBA teams miss on Jaylen Wells? - 16:07

Zach Edey - 20:24

Kyle Filipowski - 24:08

Cody Williams - 25:47

Kyle Filipowski making most of his opportunity - 28:08

Stephon Castle - 31:59

Reed Sheppard - 32:46

Rookie of the Night - 34:15