Shaedon Sharpe

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Who will be on the trading block for the Trail Blazers? Sean and Erik go into which players they expect to get moved before the deadline. They say why they expect some of these guys to get moved and the value that will be out there before the trade deadline. With the All Star Game coming up, Sean & Erik also mention how ridiculous it is that Shaedon Sharpe To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Shaedon Sharpe confines to develop, Bill and Sean go into detail about Shaedon’s role on the team. What it means for Shaedon to have this role on the Trail Blazers team that is trying to win. They compare how differently his role would be on a team that is currently not trying to win. Sean then asks Bill about what it was like covering the Lakers when LeBron first came in 2019 and how it was handled. Bill and Sean then go into a relationship between star players and management.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shaedon Sharpe's debut with the Portland Trail Blazers at Summer League last all of five minutes before he left the game with a left shoulder injury. It was a quick and disappointing first night in a Blazers uniform for Sharpe, who could certainly use the seasoning in a five-on-five setting against professionals.Luckily for Blazers fans a couple other young players had impressive opening games as Keon Johnson was Portland's best player and rookie Jabari Walker looked comfortable and competent in his first summer league action.Plus, there were some real takeaways from summer league that will translate into the regular season. Portland's style was on full display in Vegas in some ways that were very telling for how this team plans to approach the real games in the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Portland Trail Blazers open their summer league schedule against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday in Las Vegas. It will be the first time Blazers fans get to see rookie Shaedon Sharpe play in a Portland uniform. What should fans anticipate in his summer league debut? What about the rest of the roster players?We run through the rest of the summer league roster from Trendon Watford to Greg Brown to Jabari Walker to discuss what each player can show in Vegas as they sharpen their game in the summer exhibition.Plus, the Blazers made a bunch of moves official on Wednesday, announcing the trade for Jerami Grant and finally waiving Eric Bledsoe failing to trade the veteran point guard after a distinguished career on Portland's bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron talks about Louisville football's sudden success in recruiting (and whether they'll be covered the same as Texas A&M). Also, he discusses whether Shaedon Sharpe's draft stock is tumbling after a couple of bizarre interviews. Finally, an NBA Draft deep dive with college hoops writer and friend of the show Zac Krull. Louisville's surprise recruiting success (2:30): Aaron opens the show by discussing Louisville football's surprise recruiting success. After getting two five-stars in the last few weeks, including the nation's No. 1 running back, is the Cards' success all about NIL? And will they be covered the same as Texas A&M and other schools accused of taking full advantage of NIL?! Is Shaedon Sharpe's draft stock falling (19:30): Next up, Aaron turns to the 2022 NBA Draft and asks a simple question - following several bizarre interviews, is Shaedon Sharpe's draft stock falling? How one comment from Sharpe changed the whole narrative on everything to do with him. College hoops writer Zac Krull joins for an NBA Draft deep dive (35:00): Finally, Zac Krull, who covers college hoops for Aaron Torres Online joins the show to talk all things NBA Draft. They discuss if Jabari Smith should go No. 1 overall, whether concerns with Chet Holgmren are legit, and go through their favorite and least favorite players in this draft. Also, Aaron explains why his opinion on one star has completely flipped in the last week. Follow the show on Twitter - @AaronTorresPod Follow Zac Krull on Twitter - @ZacKrull_ Today's show is presented by Athletic Greens - for more information and a great deal, visit AthleticGreens.com/Emerging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron explains why Tennessee baseball's loss - and opposing fan's excitement about it show just how important Tennessee is for the sport, then wonders if the college baseball tournament can one day match the excitement of March Madness. Finally, he turns to the NBA Draft and asks whether teams should pass on Shaedon Sharpe or not after the fiasco at Kentucky.Tennessee loses and America rejoices (2:20): Aaron opens the show by discussing the top seeded Tennessee Vols losing in the Super Regionals. After fan-bases across the sport celebrated the loss is it proof that Tennessee is good for college baseball? Also, are they officially the Duke basketball or UConn women of college baseball?Can the college baseball tournament ever catch March Madness (18:30)? Next up, Aaron explains why college baseball remains America's most underrated sport and asks a question: Could the college baseball tournament one day catch March Madness in terms of fan interest? Aaron has some interesting thoughts?Should NBA takes pass on Shaedon Sharpe (32:30): Finally, Aaron answers the No. 1 NBA Draft question this spring: What should NBA teams do with Shaedon Sharpe? Aaron explains why the situation is complicated, and why NBA teams are just as confused about Sharpe, his desire to play basketball, and what really happened at Kentucky, as fans are.Today's show is brought to you by DraftKings Sportsbook. New users automatically win $150 in free bets, when they place a $5 wager on either Boston or Golden State prior to Game 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks begin the pod by sharing their reactions to the NBA Finals. They then do a deep evaluation of rising NBA prospect Shaedon Sharpe, including his draft status, possible team destinations, and comps with current NBA players and other potential rookies, particularly Jaden Ivey (7:30).Hosts: Jonathan Tjarks and J. Kyle MannProducer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shaedon Sharpe was the #1 prospect coming out of high school but decided not to play this past season in college. With the questions surrounding that decision and whether his skills will translate to the next level, is Sharpe still worthy of being selected #5 by the Detroit Pistons?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksCheck out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kentucky's Shaedon Sharpe had an interesting NBA Draft Combine. Could he suddenly be falling to the New Orleans Pelicans at 8? All the measurables are tremendous for Sharpe and he has a sweet jump shot, but does him sitting out the season for Kentucky worry you? Host Jake Madison breaks it all down and debates what the Pelicans should do?#pelicans #NBADraft #ZionWilliamsonSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksCheck out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices