The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 3 - Top college basketball prospects, why Cooper Flagg is already elite, Jeff Goodman
Feb 25, 2026
Jeff Goodman, college basketball insider and Field of 68 co-founder, offers sharp scouting and draft analysis. He breaks down Darryn Peterson’s talent versus availability concerns. He compares AJ DeBonsa’s upside and risks, evaluates Cameron Boozer’s floor, and explains why Cooper Flagg already looks like an elite NBA talent. He also names an unexpected March Madness sleeper and critiques combine hype.
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NIL Fortified College Basketball
- NIL and retention of older, international players have fortified college basketball by adding length and multi-year experience.
- Jeff Goodman credits NIL for importing European talent and keeping ~15 players in college who otherwise would’ve left for the NBA.
Darryn Peterson's Talent Versus Health Struggle
- Darryn Peterson has elite tools but a season marred by hamstring issues, cramping, and inconsistent availability.
- Jeff Goodman recounts interviewing Peterson and coaches, saying he was once the country's top player yet now shows physical and emerging mental struggles.
Draft Teams Weigh Medicals And Surroundings
- NBA teams still project Darryn Peterson as a potential No. 1 pick despite durability and entourage concerns.
- Goodman says decisions will hinge on physical exams and deep due diligence into who surrounds Peterson, comparing to Kawhi's load-managing situation.