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Oct 15, 2026Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft Pick 9 - Copper Flagg Ascension
OVERVIEW This episode breaks down a fantasy basketball mock draft from the ninth pick, anchored around Cooper Flagg. I walk through my draft decisions, evaluate the value and risk of specific players, and explain how to adapt on the fly as the board shifts. The analysis is practical for anyone drafting in standard 9-category leagues, with an eye toward roster construction, value pockets in the mid rounds, and avoiding common pitfalls. KEY TAKEAWAYS Cooper Flagg at pick 9 is reasonable, with a worst-case scenario of finishing around 16th—his floor and upside make him a safe first-round anchor, and the risk of a total bust is low, even in year two. The myth of the sophomore slump is overrated when evaluating prospects with elite rookie production; history supports betting on further improvement into year two. There is a deep pool of undervalued players between picks 30–70 (names like Jalen Brunson, Devin Booker, Darius Garland, Franz Wagner, Cam Boozer), making a balanced approach in the mid rounds especially beneficial in auctions. Player-specific notes: Jalen Johnson’s ADP is volatile but presents strong upside when he falls; Jaren Jackson Jr. and Joel Embiid have risky profiles at their current slots; position eligibility and role inconsistency are real concerns for players like Kel'el Ware. Adaptability is essential: Don’t lock into a pre-set list based only on rank—always stay flexible and act based on how the board develops, not just who you wanted to take at each spot. Chasing upside with late-round flyers (guys like Jeremiah Fears, Marez Johnson Jr., Jake LaRavia) makes more sense than defaulting to low ceiling, high floor veterans after round 10. The difference between a player ranked 50th or 70th is marginal; leagues are won by nailing breakout values, not by obsessing over small ranking gaps. Don’t worry about running out of useful waiver wire players in deeper leagues; continual churn and breakout opportunities keep the player pool fresh. CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:32 Cooper Flagg at Pick 9: Draft Philosophy 5:50 Mock Draft Begins 8:41 Second Round and Building Around Flagg 10:05 Navigating the Middle Rounds (Value Picks, Flexibility) 14:38 Late-Round Strategies and Flyers 29:04 Analyzing Final Team, Lessons Learned, and Projected Standings 32:13 Draft Strategy Reminders and Closing 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 . Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA . KALSHI Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club , featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. 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) Visit Josh Lloyd Fantasy for more Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
