FUTURE STARS: Tyran Stokes (KU), Jordan Smith (Ark), & Caleb Holt (Az) DOMINATE 2026 Newcomer Draft

College basketball’s future stars are already making waves before ever stepping onto the court. Who will become the next breakout sensation? The conversation focused on a high-stakes 2026-27 Newcomer Draft, spotlighting elite prospects like Tyran Stokes (Kansas), Jordan Smith Jr. (Arkansas), and Caleb Holt (Arizona). Insights centered on the impact of top freshmen, international recruits, and G League alumni such as Dink Pate (Providence) and Luigi Suigo (Villanova), with analysis on which players and positions offer the best fit and upside for powerhouse programs. The discussion explored how these newcomers—ranging from defensive standouts like Sayon Keita (UNC) to dynamic wings like Baba Oladotun (Maryland)—could reshape college basketball’s landscape. Several points were raised, including the positional versatility of top talents, the uncertainty around international players’ adjustment, and which programs might grab the recruiting edge. The episode breaks down each roster pick, offers key honorable mentions, and asks: which “unknown” name could be the next Keaton Wagner surprise? PHOTO CREDIT: Mark J. Rebilas - Imagn Images JOIN the Locked On College Basketball Everydayer Club! If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On College Basketball community: https://lockedoncollegebasketball.supercast.com/ Join the Locked On College Basketball Discord: https://discord.gg/bsKxDp8Qqb Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-college-basketball/ Locked On College Basketball TikTok Locked On College Basketball Twitter Locked On College Basketball Instagram Andy Patton Twitter Isaac Schade Twitter Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.