Best Matt Modderno Podcasts (2025)

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Reaction to the Wizards first preseason game, a 113-112 loss to Toronto 1:07:53

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno go through the things they liked and didn't like from the Wizards' first preseason game vs the Raptors. Fans seem split on Bub Carrington's future in particular so Jahadi and Matt weigh in on that. Also, which Wizards young player was the most impressive despite playing limited minutes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz…

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American University Basketball Preview with Julen Iturbe, Geoff Sprouse, & Duane Simpkins 1:02:49

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American University is coming off a season that saw them win 22 games en route to a Patriot League Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance. This year's team will be less experienced but arguably more talented across the board. So what should AU fans expect from the Eagles this season? Sophomore forward Julen Iturbe, senior guard Geoff Sprouse, …

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Expectations for each player on the Washington Wizards for the 2025 26 NBA Season 1:11:07

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Former Washing Wizards center Jahadi White and Matt Modderno break down each member of the Wizards roster and what they expect to see from them in terms of role and improvement this season. They also discuss who the likely starting five will be, who may get waived, and who expects to be in the rotations. Plus, some thoughts on Monumental Sports and…

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George Mason Basketball Preview with Brayden O'Connor and Tony Skinn live from A10 Media Day 25:59

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On this episode of Bleav in DMV Hoops, Matt Modderno is joined by George Mason guard Brayden O'Connor and head coach Tony Skinn, live from Atlantic 10 Media Day. We cover preseason expectations, state of the program, names to know on the roster, style of play, scheduling, and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adsw…

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George Washington Basketball Preview with Rafael Castro & Chris Caputo live from A10 Media Day 25:16

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On this episode of Bleav in DMV Hoops, Matt Modderno is joined by George Washington center Rafael Castro and head coach Chris Caputo, live from Atlantic 10 Media Day. We cover preseason expectations, state of the program, names to know on the roster, style of play, scheduling, and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm…

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GW Basketball Insiders 9/29: Season preview + mailbag 1:09:53

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We are back! Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn preview the season and discuss expectations for GW basketball this year while answering mailbag questions. Topics include: - Offseason recap - Starting lineup predictions - Season predictions - Realistic expectations for the season Follow them on Twitter @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4! Hosted by Simplecas…

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Getting ready for the Wizards 2025-26 season with a recap of their offseason and key news and notes 1:05:47

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The boys are back! Jahadi and Matt are back for another season of Wizards basketball! They break down all of their offseason moves, major news, and the state of the organization overall. Which players are about to have make or break seasons, who they're most excited to see, which veterans make the best mentors; the guys cover it all in this one! Ho…

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How Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer, Tounde Yessoufou, & Mikel Brown would fit with the Wizards 42:31

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The Washington Wizards seem very likely to end up near the top of the lottery in the 2026 NBA Draft. Here are the names fans should know and how they fit with the rest of the roster. Players discussed: Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Tounde Yessoufou, Cameron Boozer, Mikel Brown, Nate Ament, Koa Peat, Tyran Stokes, Alijah Arenas, Jayden Quaintance, I…

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Wizards NBA Summer League recap | Who impressed, who didn't, & how is the rebuild going 41:28

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Osman Baig of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno to weigh in on the Wizards last two summer league games and the event as a whole. They cover who stood out and who may have underwhelmed. Plus, a status update on the Wizards rebuild overall! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection an…

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Wizards beat the Nets 102-96 in Summer League | Postgame show 36:15

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Matt Modderno analyzes the Wizards second Summer League game against the Nets, a 102-96 win. Tre Johnson continued to look like a future star, Bub Carrington and Alex Sarr had bounce back games, and Kyshawn George found ways to be really impactful despite not having a good shooting night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ad…

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Kyshawn George & Tre Johnson shine in the Wizards 103-84 loss to the Suns in NBA Summer League 38:25

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Matt Modderno and Jim Coulter of the Wizards Weekly Podcast provide analysis of the Washington Wizards first Summer League Game, a 103-84 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson were the standouts for the Wizards so Jim and Matt cover what went well, what went wrong, and what it may mean for the Wizards season. Hosted by Simplecast…

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Washington Wizards Summer League roster breakdown 28:09

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In this episode, Ben Wolf is joined by Nic Thomas, founder of Draftstack, to break down the Washington Wizards’ Summer League roster. They take a closer look at some of the lesser-known names, including undrafted free agent signings, discussing each player’s strengths, areas for improvement, and what they need to show in Vegas to earn a shot at the…

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The Wizards trade Kelly Olynyk to the Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, & a 2nd 10:25

3M ago10:25

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The Washington Wizards are trading Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round pick (least favorable of Dallas, Philadelphia, Oklahoma City), according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of per…

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Cam Whitmore traded from the Houston Rockets to the Washington Wizards! 19:55

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Cam Whitmore, 6-6 wing from Odenton, MD, has been traded from the Houston Rockets to the Washington Wizards in exchange for two second round picks. Matt Modderno breaks down the trade! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…

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What you need to know about Jamir Watkins, the Wizards 43rd pick 23:43

4M ago23:43

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The Washington Wizards selected Florida State guard/wing Jamir Watkins at 43, but what should Wizards fans expect from the second rounder? Austin Veazey, basketball writer and editor for Nole Gameday and co-host of the Hear the Spear podcast, joins Matt Modderno to fill fans in on Watkins on and off the court. They discuss Watkins's strengths, area…

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The Wizards selected Will Riley with the 21st pick in the NBA Draft so we break down the Illinois freshman's game 29:49

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Mike LaTulip, a former Illinois guard and basketball analyst for the Field of 68 and the Illini Inquirer, joins Matt Modderno to break down the game of new Wizards wing Will Riley. LaTulip fills listeners in on Riley's strengths, areas for improvement, Day 1 readiness, long-term potential, ideal roles, and what his mindset and work ethic are like. …

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The Washington Wizards selected Tre Johnson #6 overall so we break down his game! 22:24

4M ago22:24

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Keenan Womack of Inside Texas, part of the On3 Network, and NBA Draft at SI joins Matt Modderno to break down the game of Texas freshman Tre Johnson. We go through his strengths, areas for improvement, likely role, potential ceiling, Day 1 expectations, his mindset and work ethic, player comps, and his fit with Washington. 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - Is Tr…

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2025 Live NBA Draft show 3:10:54

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Join us for our annual live NBA Draft show on the first night of the NBA Draft as we provided real-time analysis of each selection and what they meant for the Wizards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…

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Live 2025 NBA Mock Draft! Wizards have picks 6, 18, & 40 1:18:43

4M ago1:18:43

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Kevin Broom of Bullets Forever and Ersin Demir of edemirnba.substack.com join Matt Modderno for a live mock draft! They alternated all other picks but decided for the Wizards as a group with their picks at 6, 18, and 40. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal dat…

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Potential NBA Draft steals for the Wizards 1:10:31

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Kevin Broom of the #SoWizards podcast and Bullets Forever is back to discuss players he and Matt Modderno are higher on than consensus & who make sense for the Wizards in the 2025 NBA Draft. 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - Rasheer Fleming 9:00 - Eric Dixon 13:00 - Drake Powell 16:00 - Rocco Zikarsky 22:00 - Johni Broome 26:00 - John Tonje 31:00 - Bogoljub Mark…

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The best NBA Draft options for the Washington Wizards with the 6th and 18th picks 1:18:28

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Kevin Broom of Bullets Forever joins Matt Modderno on the podcast to discuss the prospects he's higher on and lower on than consensus and who makes sense for the Wizards with the 6th and 18th picks. Prospects discussed include: Ace Bailey, Tre Johnson, Jeremiah Fears, Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, Derik Queen, Kasparas Jakucionis, Noa Essengue, Col…

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Six players the Washington Wizards should consider with the 18th pick 52:19

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NBA draft analyst with Ersin Demir joins the podcast to discuss 6 prospects the Wizards should consider taking with the 18th pick in the NBA Draft. Main prospects include: Nolan Traore, Carter Bryant, Maxime Raynaud, Rasheer Fleming, Jase Richardson, and Thomas Sorber. Also touched on Joan Beringer, Noa Essengue, and Will Riley. Hosted by Simplecas…

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The live college commitment of DMV guard Yusuf Mavins! 13:09

5M ago13:09

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Yusuf Mavins, a 2-star player and top-20 ranked guard in VA, will make his live college commitment on Bleav in DMV Hoops! Mavins is a dynamic on-baller creator with a lethal jumpshot and a 4.12 GPA which puts him in high demand for a lot of college programs out there. His commitment came down to three schools, Virginia Military Institute, St. Thoma…

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Every potential lottery pick the Washington Wizards will consider with their first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft 33:38

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Matt Modderno breaks down the fit of each potential lottery pick the Wizards may take in the 2025 NBA Draft, including: Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey, VJ Edgecombe, Tre Johnson, Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Egor Demin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.c…

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Season wrap-up and reviews of Marcus Smart, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Jordan Poole, and more! 1:05:50

6M ago1:05:50

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Jahadi White & Matt Modderno tie a bow on the Wizards 2024-25 season and talk through what they thought of the season's of several key Wizards, including Marcus Smart, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, and Jordan Poole. They also covered the Exit Interview quotes of several players and head coach Brian Keefe. 0:00 - Intro 6:00 - Bub Carrington's season 11…

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American University guard Wyatt Nausadis on his freshman season and preparing for a larger role in Year 2 26:15

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American University guard Wyatt Nausadis joins Matt Modderno on the podcast this week to discuss his freshman season, making the NCAA Tournament, preparing for an increased role in Year 2, building confidence as a player, and paying forward any lessons he learned from veteran teammates with next year's freshman class. 0:00 - Wyatt Nausadis intro 0:…

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Buy, Hold, Sell the stocks of each member of the Washington Wizards 1:08:03

6M ago1:08:03

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss the home stretch of the Wizards season, how players performed relative to expectations, the impact of Marcus Smart, Bub Carrington being a culture-builder, and weighed in on each player's future with the organization in a game of Buy/Hold/Sell! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.…

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George Washington head coach Chris Caputo on their season and the program moving forward 18:23

6M ago18:23

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George Washington head coach Chris Caputo joined the podcast prior to competing in The Crown to discuss the 2024-2025 season, what he learned and how it'll impact team building for next season, coverage of local teams, and the value of a Tournament or Classic featuring DMV-area teams. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp…

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Capital City Go-Go playoff preview, Wizards check-in, AJ Johnson's growth, Maryland coaching search 42:33

7M ago42:33

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Isaac Agyekum-Harris from A10 Talk and ESPN630 DC joins the show to discuss the Capital City Go-Go's first round playoff matchup against the Maine Celtics, the latest on the Washington Wizards, and Maryland's head coaching search with candidates like Tony Skinn, Duane Simpkins, and Luke Murray. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad…

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American University student manager Sammy Schulman on his NCAA Tournament experience 34:59

7M ago34:59

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Sammy Schulman, a student manager for the American University Men’s Basketball team, joins to talk about his experience as manager, what it was like going to the NCAA Tournament, what he sees for the program moving forward, and what's next for him. Presented by betonline.ag Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor in…

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The tank is ON! The Wizards are finally unleashing their young guys to play heavy minutes 52:22

7M ago52:22

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards tank, Utah giving them a run for their money, and the improved play of Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, AJ Johnson, and Tristan Vukcevic. Plus, the veteran leadership of Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton and NCAA Tournament thoughts. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…

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Recap: Mount St. Mary's prevails over American in an 83-72 First Four victory 13:55

7M ago13:55

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Sam Federman joins Matt Modderno to recap the game. Mount St. Mary’s shot a blistering 58% from the field, 41% from three (9-of-22), and 82% from the free-throw line. American made 47% from the field and 37% from three (13-for-35). Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about …

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American University vs Mount St. Mary's NCAA Tournament pregame preview 24:44

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DMV-area teams, American and Mount St. Mary's, will play each other in Dayton on Wednesday night at 6:40 p.m. EST on TruTV in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament. The winner moves on to Raleigh to take on Duke. In this preview, Matt breaks down the things you need to know about each team, key matchups to pay attention to, X-Factors for each team,…

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GW Basketball Insiders 3/18: Chris Caputo discusses The Crown 25:11

7M ago25:11

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Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn are joined by GW men's basketball head coach Chris Caputo to discuss college basketball's newest postseason tournament, The Crown, which GW will be participating in. Topics include: - The Crown bid process/logistics - Impacts of the transfer portal and the timing of The Crown - Representing a notoriously anti-crow…

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American University assistant coach Nate Bollinger on AU's year & preparing for the NCAA Tournament 38:05

7M ago38:05

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Nate Bollinger is in his second year as an assistant coach for American University MBB. He talks about his role on the staff, his relationship with the other coaches and players, the inner workings of how they do things at AU, and the ways in which the team has improved throughout the season. He also shared some great insight into how AU designs th…

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NBA Draft prospects for the Wizards to watch in the Atlantic 10 Tournament at Capital One Arena 13:34

7M ago13:34

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The Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament is being held at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC this year so it's a great opportunity for the Wizards front office to put eyes on several NBA Draft prospects. In this episode, I provide a quick recap of Saint Joseph's players Rasheer Fleming (a candidate for the Wizards later in the first round), Xzayvier …

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These Young Wizards are really fun! 52:59

8M ago52:59

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to catch up on all things Washington Wizards after the NBA All-Star Break, including the young Wizards getting to stretch their legs a bit more out on the court! New veteran additions Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton have both brought something different to the table so Jahadi and Matt give their takes on bot…

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American University center Mason Whittaker his journey from New Zealand to AU 38:09

8M ago38:09

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Mason Whittaker, a senior from New Zealand, has battled injuries throughout his career but is able to provide vital contributions as a post defender and clutch rebounder for an AU team that is trying to bring home a Patriot League Championship. He shares his journey from NZ to AU, how he mentally got through the injuries, the bond he has with his c…

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2013-2015 Maryland forward and second-generation Terp Jon Graham 37:36

8M ago37:36

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Jon Graham, a 6'8 forward from Baltimore, played two seasons for the Terps from 2013-2015 after transferring from Penn State. Graham, the son of Terps legend Ernie Graham, talked about his decision to come to Maryland, what it was like having an all-timer for a father, playing for Mark Turgeon, and when he knew Melo Trimble was the real deal. He al…

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GW Basketball Insiders 2/25: GW parts ways with Caroline McCombs 49:03

8M ago49:03

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Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn are joined by A10Talk's Daniel Frank to discuss head coach Caroline McCombs' departure from GW women's basketball. The trio breaks down McCombs' tenure and discusses what AD Michael Lipitz should look for in a candidate. Topics include: - A review of McCombs' time at GW - Where GW stands in the pecking order of wo…

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The DMV College Hoops Midseason Awards featuring several local NBA Draft prospects 52:26

8M ago52:26

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Coach David Kaplan of the Beyond the Box Score Podcast joins Matt Modderno to go through each of the award winners from the DMV-area basketball teams: American, George Mason, George Washington, Georgetown, Howard, Maryland, and Mount St. Mary's. Many of the players discussed will be names the Wizards should be scouting prior to the NBA Draft. Award…

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The DMV Hoops Midseason Awards 52:26

8M ago52:26

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Coach David Kaplan of the Beyond the Box Score Podcast joins Matt Modderno to go through each of the award winners from the DMV-area basketball teams: American, George Mason, George Washington, Georgetown, Howard, Maryland, and Mount St. Mary's. Awards include: 1st-team, 2nd-team, Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Ye…

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GW Basketball Insiders 2/13 41:08

8M ago41:08

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Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn recap the last week of GW basketball, namely Wednesday's 80-72 loss to VCU along with where the team stands as they head into the home stretch of A10 play. Topics include: - How GW kept it tight against VCU - The breakout of Trey Autry - What VCU does so well - The women's team's three game winning streak - Previe…

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American University wing Greg Jones on his growth as a player & AU winning 9 of their last 10 games 25:20

8M ago25:20

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Greg Jones, a sophomore for American University, is averaging 10.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, .9 assists, and 1 steal. He's made a big leap as a sophomore and he talks about his increased confidence and how it's resulted in him shooting 40.8% from 3 and 88.1% from the free throw line. Greg provides great insight into what has made American so successful…

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Maryland wing Darryl Morsell on his time with the Terps and playing in The Basketball Tournament 33:46

8M ago33:46

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Darryl Morsell was a member of the Terps from 2017-2021 and averaged 8.7, 4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. He joins the podcast this week to discuss his time at Maryland, playing for Mark Turgeon, playing with teammates who are now in the NBA, and an update on his own professional career. He also shared a lot of great insight about what it was…

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GW Basketball Insiders 2/6 50:13

8M ago50:13

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Liam O'Murchu and David Korn recap GW men's basketball's recent play, namely their 53-50 loss to George Mason on Wednesday night. The pair tries to diagnose the team's issues and looks ahead to the offseason. Topics include: - GW's lackluster three point shooting and late game execution - Christian Jones' breakout during conference play - Power ran…

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Trade deadline recap: The Wizards make some serious trades! 41:35

8M ago41:35

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Jim Coulter joins Matt Modderno to break down the Kyle Kuzma, Jonas Valanciunas, Jared Butler, and Marcus Smart trades. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Bleav

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Jeff Ermann of InsideMDSports.com on the state of the Maryland MBB program 26:16

8M ago26:16

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Jeff Ermann, the founder of InsideMDSports.com, joined the podcast to discuss this season's Maryland basketball team, what has clicked for them recently, and what's a realistic outcome for this team. He also provides great insight into Maryland's NIL picture, what their revenue sharing may look like, and whether they may add personnel like a genera…

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George Washington's leading scorer Gerald Drumgoole Jr. 22:57

8M ago22:57

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George Washington leading scorer Gerald Drumgoole Jr. joins the podcast this week to discuss his season so far. He's averaging 13.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game for 15-7 GW. Drumgoole talks about what he brings to the table as a scorer and defender but also what he brings off the court as a leader and a veteran, he explains his de…

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Trade deadline preview! Which Wizards are most likely to move prior to the trade deadline? 44:58

8M ago44:58

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards two-game win streak, the Luka Doncic trade, Kyle Kuzma trade rumors, other Wizards likely to get moved, and how the NBA could improve its watchability. Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Intro, 1:15 - Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade, 8:00 - Trade impact on other league players, 9:06 - Wizards tw…