The Underdog Diaries Vol. 1: Jerry Deng, St. Joe's duo of Erik Reynolds II and Rasheer Fleming

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On this rare Saturday episode of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, the Barlowe Brothers—Rafael and James—unveil the first installment of their new series, "THE UNDERDOG DIARIES," where they shine a light on under-the-radar prospects. In episode one, they dive into the journeys of Jerry Deng, Erik Reynolds II, and Rasheer Fleming. Deng, a 6'9" wing, averaged 10.1 points and 4.2 rebounds on impressive 46/39/79 shooting splits during his season at Hampton University before transferring to Florida State. Can he handle the jump from the CAA to the ACC? Meanwhile, Reynolds, a 6'2" sharpshooter, led Saint Joseph’s with 17.3 points per game last season and stuck with the Hawks despite opportunities to transfer for a bigger payday. Can he prove to NBA scouts that he's more than just a scorer and has the court vision to play point guard at the next level? Lastly, the brothers debate the future of Fleming, a versatile forward whom Rafael projects as a 2025 first-round pick. Despite his talent, they discuss whether his production matches his skill set and whether he’s better suited as a 4 or 5 in the NBA.