# Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft - Pick 8 In A 9 Cat H2H Draft

An episode of [Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/817422023), 24 Sep 2026, 45 min.

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ENTER THE MONSTER DROP: https://joshlloydfantasy.com/contests/ GIVEAWAY 20 OVERVIEW This episode breaks down a 9-category, 12-team fantasy basketball mock draft with live commentary and strategic analysis from pick 8. I explain my rankings and thought process for each selection, highlight mistakes to avoid, and react to getting consistently sniped on key targets. You’ll get clear, actionable insights into current draft value, positional tiers, and how to adapt when your preferred players are taken. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Anthony Edwards at pick 8 is a strong, balanced option, but monitor for potential upside slipping if players like Jayson Tatum fall. • Jalen Johnson is being drafted too early—I'd rather take established producers like Kevin Durant or experiment with high-upside picks such as Cooper Flagg in that range. • Don’t overreach for Tyrese Maxey above Kevin Durant; Maxey is a little high at pick 11 in typical 9-category formats. • Avoid risky pairings like Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard in the early rounds—increased injury risk could undermine top-end talent. • Always be prepared for draft snipes, especially in the middle rounds; have alternate targets cued up, and actively pivot strategy when your queue disappears. • Track changes in minute projections or starting roles—recent reports (e.g., Jeremiah Fears potentially starting over Herb Jones) can quickly alter player value, notably for rookies or unsettled rotations. • Players like Walker Kessler are all over the board in ADP, so don’t get set on a single round for a target—be flexible and ready to adapt. • Late in drafts, focus on upside swings rather than safe but low-ceiling veterans such as Tobias Harris or Aaron Gordon unless your build specifically requires stabilization. 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. Cozy Earth Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code LOCKEDON for an exclusive 20%. Wayfair Patio season is here and these deals won’t last! Head to https://wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/NBA ! #squarepod 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) 0:00 Introduction 5:11 Mock draft setup and format 5:32 First round selections and reactions 7:58 Early round analysis: value and snipes 11:10 Third and fourth rounds: adapting to draft flow 17:53 Middle rounds: strategy under pressure 29:38 Late rounds: upside swings and pivots 43:03 Final draft review and projected standings 44:38 Closing remarks and giveaway info 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.

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