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NBA Draft Breakdown: Top 5 Guards + Bennett Stirtz Interview
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Andrew Schlecht hosts John Hollinger and CJ Moore as they count down the top 5 guards in the 2026 NBA Draft class. They discuss why they are lower on Mikel Brown Jr, how Kingston Flemings is rising, and why Darryn Peterson is the top guard in the class. They also discuss the best NBA team fits for the top guards. After the break, Es Baraheni is joined by Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz to get to know who the prospect is off the court.
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00:00 Intro
00:42 2026 NBA Draft Honorable Mentions
02:34 CJ’s fifth pick: Labaron Philon Jr.
05:57 John’s fifth pick: Brayden Burries
07:48 CJ’s fourth pick: Kingston Flemings
09:34 John’s fourth pick: Darius Acuff Jr.
11:15 What is Acuff’s path to becoming a star?
12:17 CJ’s third pick: Darius Acuff Jr.
14:01 John’s third pick: Keaton Wagler
16:20 CJ’s second pick: Keaton Wagler
20:17 John’s second pick: Kingston Flemings
23:09 Unanimous first pick: Darryn Peterson
23:30 How does Peterson differentiate himself?
29:23 Bennett Stirtz joins the show
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