Best Matt Whitmore Podcasts (2025)

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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

2M ago41:28

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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!By Bleav

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

2M ago36:15

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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.By Bleav

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

2M ago38:25

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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.…

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Washington Wizards Summer League roster breakdown 28:09

2M ago28:09

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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

2M 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.By Bleav

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

2M ago19:55

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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!By Bleav

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

2M 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

3M ago29:49

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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

3M 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

3M ago3:10:54

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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.By Bleav

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

3M 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.By Bleav

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

3M ago1:10:31

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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

3M ago1:18:28

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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

4M ago52:19

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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.…

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

4M ago33:38

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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.By Bleav

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

4M 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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Buy, Hold, Sell the stocks of each member of the Washington Wizards 1:08:03

5M 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!By Bleav

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

5M 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!…

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

6M 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!…

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

6M 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

7M 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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The DMV College Hoops Midseason Awards featuring several local NBA Draft prospects 52:26

7M 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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Trade deadline recap: The Wizards make some serious trades! 41:35

7M 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!By Bleav

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

7M 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…

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Washington Wizards Mailbag! Covering trade deadline, the rebuild, the draft and more! 1:06:19

8M ago1:06:19

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss what is going on with the Wizards and their veteran players, including who the trade priorities need to be, what's the deal with Kyle Kuzma, and Jordan Poole's long-term future with the team. Then they answer mailbag questions on a lot of topics including Brian Keefe's coaching, player development, draft targe…

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Mount St. Mary's point guard Xavier Lipscomb 19:26

8M ago19:26

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Mount St. Mary's (11-6, 4-2 in the MAAC) point guard Xavier Lipscomb is averaging 7.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists while shooting 35% from three and playing elite defense. Xavier joins the podcast this week to discuss battling injuries earlier in his career, his approach on defense, who he models his game after, and how he just tries to ma…

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How are each of the Washington Wizards young players performing? 57:23

8M ago57:23

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to catch up on all things Washington Wizards, including a status check of each of the young Wizards. They discuss the Wizards rough night against the Thunder, the lack of playing time for Jared Butler and Justin Champagnie, draft strategy, Alex Sarr's improvement, what happened to Tristan Vukcevic, a great si…

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Are the Wizards suddenly too good for Cooper Flagg? 1:03:32

8M ago1:03:32

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The Washington Wizards are getting (marginally) better. The Wizards have won 4 of their last 11 games and played their most complete game in a recent 125-107 win over the Chicago Bulls. With their strength of schedule set to ease up the rest of the way, several Wizards fans have been asking if there’s a chance of the Wizards playing themselves out …

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Georgetown freshman wing Caleb Williams 19:08

8M ago19:08

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Georgetown freshman wing and potential future NBA prospect Caleb Williams joins the podcast this week to talk about Year 1 at Georgetown, being inserted into the starting five, being part of a culture reset at Georgetown, and his relationship with his teammates and head coach Ed Cooley. Williams, a DMV native, talks about the level of competition i…

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Holiday gifts for each of the Washington Wizards. Plus, evals of Cooper Flagg, Derik Queen, & more! 48:33

9M ago48:33

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Matt Modderno goes through the Wizards roster and suggests the ideal holiday gift for each player on the team. He also talks about his experience at Cameron Indoor Stadium, evaluating each of the three potential first-round picks on the Duke roster: Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, and Kon Knueppel. Plus, a little more draft talk on two local first-ro…

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DMV recruiting and NBA prospect breakdown with recruiting expert Colby Giacubeno 37:18

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With the Wizards looking like a lottery team for the next several years, it's good to familiarize ourselves with future NBA Draft prospects and there are several elite ones like Nate Ament and Jordan Smith in DMV area. Colby Giacubeno (@ColbyGHoops on X) of InsideMDSports.com and MadeHoops.com joins the show to update us on local DMV recruits and h…

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The Wizards won a basketball game! But what's going on with Bilal Coulibaly? Plus, trade talk! 59:05

9M ago59:05

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno catch you up on all things Washington Wizards! They break down the Wizards win against the Nuggets, what worked, and why it worked. They also discuss how the offensive system isn't putting Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly in the best positions to be successful. How do the Wizards help Coulibaly get going? They also talk …

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Washington Wizards at Milwaukee Bucks Postgame | Bucks win 124 - 114 | November 30, 2024 23:26

10M ago23:26

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Matt Modderno breaks down the Wizards game against the Bucks. Malcolm Brogdon, Jordan Poole, Corey Kispert, and Jonas Valanciunas kept the Wizards competitive tonight, but it wasn't enough to overcome Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. Unfortunately, the Wizards' youngsters were not so impressive, which is not what fans want to see as the team ta…

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Washington Wizards at Milwaukee Bucks Pregame | November 30, 2024 15:18

10M ago15:18

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Matt Modderno previews the Wizards (2-15) game against the Bucks (9-9). Can the Wizards break their 13-game losing streak and end the Bucks's 5-game winning streak? Tune in to find out! Presented by betonline.ag!By Bleav

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Washington Wizards at New York Knicks Pregame | November 18, 2024 20:59

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Jim Coulter & Matt Modderno preview the Wizards game against the Knicks. Presented by betonline.ag!By Bleav

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Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Postgame | Pistons win 124 - 104 | November 17, 2024 19:51

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Matt Modderno analyzes the Wizards loss to the Pistons. Kyle Kuzma bounces back and Jordan Poole turns in another efficient offensive performance. Bilal Coulibaly was also solid before leaving early with what appears to be a non-serious injury. Also, a Capital City Go-Go update as they beat the Raptors 905 tonight. Presented by betonline.ag!…

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Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Pregame | November 17, 2024 18:45

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Matt Modderno previews the Wizards (2-9) game against the Pistons (6-8) which takes place Sunday at 6pm EST. The matchup to watch: Can Bilal Coulibaly slow down Cade Cunningham? Presented by betonline.ag!By Bleav

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What is going on with Kyle Kuzma? 1:01:42

10M ago1:01:42

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno weigh in on the struggles of the Wizards veteran forward and what it means going forward. They cover his potential mindset, how it effects the rest of the team, whether it impacts the development of the young players, and if it's time for a trade. Plus, props to Jordan Poole and discussion on the Auburn flight brawl. …

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Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks Pregame | November 15, 2024 20:56

10M ago20:56

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Matt Modderno previews the Wizards against the Hawks. The Wizards won the previous two matchups, can they make it three in a row? Tune in to find out! Presented by betonline.ag!By Bleav

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Washington Wizards at San Antonio Spurs Postgame | Spurs win 139 - 130 | November 13, 2024 32:27

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DJ and Matt are back to analyze the Wizards 139 - 130 loss to the Spurs. Jordan Poole went for 42 but was outdueled by Victor Wembanyama who had 50. They discuss what worked and what didn't for the Wizards, which vets hurt and which vets helped, and which rookies played well and which didn't. Presented by betonline.ag!…

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Washington Wizards at San Antonio Spurs Pregame | November 13, 2024 26:52

10M ago26:52

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DJ and Matt preview the Wizards game against the Spurs, including key matchups, interesting storylines, and game predictions. Presented by betonline.ag!By Bleav

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Bonus episode of The Shell Shock Experience, a Maryland basketball podcast, with guest Dave Neal 53:04

10M ago53:04

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Welcome to The Shell Shock Experience, a podcast from Shell Shock, the Terps alumni team in The Basketball Tournament. Each episode will feature a fan-favorite former Terp to help build excitement for Shell Shock and Maryland basketball as whole. Our 1st guest is Maryland basketball alum & '08-'09 starting center Dave Neal. These episodes will go u…

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Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards Pregame | November 4, 2024 15:46

10M ago15:46

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Matt Modderno previews the Wizards (2-3) game against the Warriors (5-1). Stephen Curry is questionable for the game but the Warriors are still deep so Matt previews the matchups to watch, what the Wizards will need to do to stay competitive, and whether we see a Jordan Poole revenge game or not. Presented by betonline.ag!…

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Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards Postgame | Heat win 118 - 98 | November 2, 2024 28:27

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DJ and Matt break down what happened in the Wizards game against the Heat. They discuss Alex Sarr's career high scoring night, Bilal's efficiency, the team's shooting struggles, Miami owning the glass, and what other positives fans can take away from this game. Presented by betonline.ag!By Bleav

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How long until Bilal Coulibaly to surpasses Michael Jordan as the GOAT? 1:11:39

10M ago1:11:39

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno react to the play of the Wizards' young core four games into the season. They talk about player comps for Bilal Coulibaly and which of the Wizards rookies might have the highest ceiling (and the answer might surprise you). They also cover the maturation of Jordan Poole, the struggles of Kyle Kuzma, how the young guys …

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Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards Pregame | November 2, 2024 20:02

10M ago20:02

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DJ and Matt preview the Wizards game in Mexico City against the Heat. The cover the matchups to watch, major storylines, and which Wizards rookie is likely to have a big game. Can the Wizards make it 3 wins a row? Tune in to find out! Presented by betonline.ag!By Bleav

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Another career night for Bilal Coulibaly! Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards Postgame | October 30, 2024 52:21

11M ago52:21

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Brendan from the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast joins Matt Modderno to analyze the Wizards getting their 2nd straight win. We talk about the ascension of Bilal Coulibaly, the exciting young defensive-minded core, the maturation of Jordan Poole, and much more! Presented by betonline.ag!By Bleav

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Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards Pregame | October 30, 2024 20:45

11M ago20:45

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Brandon Scott of Locked On Wizards joins Matt Modderno to preview the Wizards game against the Atlanta Hawks. All three rookies are starting tonight! Brandon and Matt break down what implications that could have for the organization and the state of the rebuild. Can the Wizards get their 2nd consecutive win of the season? Tune in to find out! Prese…

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Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks Postgame | Wizards WIN 121 - 119 | October 28, 2024 47:26

11M ago47:26

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Will Clayton joins Matt Modderno to analyze the Wizards 3rd regular season game. They discuss Bilal Coulibaly shutting down Trae Young, Jordan Poole's hyper-efficient game, the return of the real Kyle Kuzma, Alex Sarr's rim deterrence, and Bub Carrington's strong game. Plus, we project the ceilings for Coulibaly and Carrington and give Brian Keefe …