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The Tank Commander Podcast

The Tank Commander Podcast

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 76 (S2, E17) - 2026 Prospect #16 Darius Acuff Jr

    Ep 76 (S2, E17) - 2026 Prospect #16 Darius Acuff Jr
    Feb 26 2026

    For our second prospect this week, we look at the rising true lead guard Darius Acuff Jr out of Arkansas. He's also been red hot lately, and has some perceived warts but we break his game down and dig out some very good analytical discussion on his game. He has a very interesting skillset as a true modern lead guard, so find out why he could be worth drafting early in this stacked class.

    And he's a Calipari guard.

    00:00 Darius Acuff Jr Profile

    07:30 Offense

    19:13 Defense

    28:18 Player Comps

    31:52 Recommendations


    Recommendations:

    Noah - A rare vocal album recommendation, "Stardust" by Danny Brown

    Jeffrey - City Bakery, a breakfast/brunch/bakery in the lovely city of Yokohama


    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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    37 mins
  • Ep 75 (S2, E16) - 2026 Prospect #15 Keaton Wagler

    Ep 75 (S2, E16) - 2026 Prospect #15 Keaton Wagler
    Feb 23 2026

    As the first part of a two-parter, we're checking out one of the hottest players rising to near the top of the second tier: Keaton Wagler of Illinois. This jumbo sharpshooter combo guard has been lighting it up this year, and we get to break down his game with a good level of nuance. It wasn't just glowing reviews, so tune in to see why.


    The theme of these next two episodes, to be followed by Darius Acuff Jr, is controversial red-hot guards. Hope you enjoy part one of our breakdowns this week!


    00:00 Warmup

    07:11 Keaton Wagler Profile

    11:46 Offense

    31:27 Defense

    40:07 Player Comparisons


    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 74 (S2, E15) - 2026 Prospect #14 Yaxel Lendeborg

    Ep 74 (S2, E15) - 2026 Prospect #14 Yaxel Lendeborg
    Feb 1 2026

    This week we look at skilled, athletic combo forward Yaxel Lendeborg, senior out of Michigan by way of UAB. He has the measurements and almost every skill a ballplayer needs. We had to get deep into nuance to break down his game, so enjoy the listen!

    Recommendations:

    Noah - The great co-op video game "Split Fiction"

    Jeffrey - ER meets 24 in the hit HBO show "The Pitt"


    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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    49 mins
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