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The Tank Commander Podcast

The Tank Commander Podcast

Written by: Jeffrey Pidlaoan & Noah Sharp
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Welcome to the Tank Commander Podcast, hosted by Jeffrey Pidlaoan and Noah Sharp! Just like the players we'll be covering, this is an up-and-coming NBA and Dynasty Fantasy podcast focusing on the newest players in the NBA, ranging from prospects about to enter the league in the incoming drafts, to the young rookies and sophomores who are making their way and ascending into stardom or at least a long career in the league.

We are two dynasty tank commanders with the youngest teams in our league and highest picks in our rookie draft who keep falling for the youth movement. We focus on these young players because we love following their journey and seeing how their tools and abilities help them make it to the next level, or even change the NBA itself. In this podcast, we combine our scouting eyes along with our fantasy skills, to provide ongoing young player coverage throughout the year: from the draft to summer league, to the mid-season doldrums, to the playoffs, and all the way back to draft season over again.

Whether it's the first or second year players adapting to the league and evolving past what anyone could have predicted, to the draft prospects that will make even the most old man fantasy squad want to send their team deep into tank mode, the Tank Commander Podcast is your best bet to get year-round insights on the future of the NBA.

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Episodes
  • Ep 72 (S2, E13) - 2026 Prospect #12 Braylon Mullins

    Ep 72 (S2, E13) - 2026 Prospect #12 Braylon Mullins
    Jan 12 2026

    We're back and ready to get into the new year with these up and coming prospects! Our player this week is UConn's freshman shooting guard Braylon Mullins. He is a lights out shooter with some good bounce, and just the type of shooting prospect any team can use. What else does he provide? Give us a listen and find out.


    00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

    03:40 Player Profile

    07:48 Defense

    17:59 Offense

    34:02 Player Comparisons

    37:53 Recommendations


    Recommendations:

    Noah - An award-winning and always-reliable brewery called Art Monster in Myeong Dong, Seoul.

    Jeffrey - The new X-Men '97 series.


    Follow us on Twitter/X!

    Jeffrey: @Podlaoan, and @podlaoan.bsky.social

    Noah: @BBallTankNoah

    Old Man Squad Podcast Network: @OldManSquad

    **Join us in Discord! https://discord.gg/8Ss9PCYRuR
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    44 mins
  • Ep 71 (S2, E12) - 2026 Prospect #11 Patrick Ngongba II

    Ep 71 (S2, E12) - 2026 Prospect #11 Patrick Ngongba II
    Dec 22 2025

    Patrick Ngongba II is a sophomore from Duke who does all the right things from a 6'11" big man: he can attack the rim, he can defend inside the perimeter.


    ...And he can pass from hub positions like a madman with fascinating creativity. And he's got more than flashes of shooting touch, and great fluidity to match.


    He's an intriguing big to watch for this draft season, and this class just keeps getting better.



    Recommendations:

    Noah - A 24/7 livestream called SaltyBets, run using the Mugen engine, pitting the most random 2d-fighter sprite characters against one another and having betting tournaments.

    Jeffrey - The Red Rising sci-fi series from Pierce Brown, particularly the full cast audio version on Audible.


    00:00 Introduction and Player Overview

    05:04 Offense

    22:40 Defense

    31:39 Player Comparisons

    34:33 Recommendations


    Follow us on Twitter/X!

    Jeffrey: @Podlaoan, and @podlaoan.bsky.social

    Noah: @BBallTankNoah

    Old Man Squad Podcast Network: @OldManSquad

    **Join us in Discord! https://discord.gg/8Ss9PCYRuR
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    41 mins
  • Ep 70 (S2, E11) - 2026 Prospect #10 Cameron Carr

    Ep 70 (S2, E11) - 2026 Prospect #10 Cameron Carr
    Dec 15 2025

    You would think Baylor's Cameron Carr would be just a typical swingman, but other than lights-out three-point shooting, his skills and playstyle are very different than a standard, modern-day guard/wing. We break down his unique game and see how he can fit in to the NBA with his one-of-a-kind style of play.


    Recommendations:

    Noah - The pinnacle of Dubstep, and creator of awesome live mixes, Space Laces, particularly his mixtape series Vaultage

    Jeffrey - 1) The Youtube channel Incredible Coffee, doing live vinyl mix videos based out of a coffee shop in Tokyo 2) The NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament, with maybe a shoutout for Nebraska Volleyball


    00:00 Introduction and Player Overview

    06:03 Defense

    14:50 Offense

    32:32 Player Comparisons

    35:55 Recommendations


    Follow us on Twitter/X!

    Jeffrey: @Podlaoan, and @podlaoan.bsky.social

    Noah: @BBallTankNoah

    Old Man Squad Podcast Network: @OldManSquad

    **Join us in Discord! https://discord.gg/8Ss9PCYRuR
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    44 mins
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