Best Matt Modderno Podcasts (2024)

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George Washington do-it-all wing Darren Buchanan Jr. on returning to GW and growing his game 29:13

3h ago29:13

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Darren Buchanan Jr. averaged 15.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals as a freshman at George Washington last season. The pro prospect seems poised for a big Year 2. He talks about how last year was for him, what he's been working on, taking on more of a leadership role, his relationship with teammates and coaches, hosting his first y…

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Bullis guard Adrien Stevens on what it's like being recruited by Power 5 college basketball teams 36:20

2h ago36:20

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Bullis School guard Adrien Stevens is a top-100 player in the 2025 high school class. The 6-4, 195-pound four-star holds over 25 D1 offers and recently cut his list down to 6: Tennessee, Marquette, Villanova, Georgetown, Florida State, Notre Dame. We discuss his game, his recruitment, what he's looking for in a school and a coaching staff, and much…

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Bonus: Bullis guard Adrien Stevens on what it's like being recruited by Power 5 college basketball teams 36:20

6d ago36:20

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Bullis School guard Adrien Stevens is a top-100 player in the 2025 high school class. The 6-4, 195-pound four-star holds over 25 D1 offers and recently cut his list down to 6: Tennessee, Marquette, Villanova, Georgetown, Florida State, Notre Dame. We discuss his game, his recruitment, what he's looking for in a school and a coaching staff, and much…

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Wizards vs Blazers postgame reaction and Summer League thoughts so far. Should we be worried about Alex Sarr? 1:06:46

6d ago1:06:46

1:06:46

Kevin Broom and Osman Baig of Bullets Forever join Matt Modderno to analyze the Wizards' Summer League loss to the Portland Trailblazers. #2 pick Alex Sarr went 0-15 in the game, how concerned should Wizards fans be about that? We have your answer! Plus, who looked good and who didn't! Presented by betonline.ag!…

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George Mason guard Darius Maddox 31:09

2d ago31:09

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George Mason guard & DMV native Darius Maddox joins Matt Modderno to discuss what Year 1 in the Mason program was like, his decision to return for another year, what his offseason workouts were like, & thoughts on next year's Mason team. Darius averaged 14 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists on 41.4% 3pt shooting last season and looks primed for …

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NBA Summer League is finally here! The Wizards have announced the SL roster & new coaches as well 1:15:08

3d ago1:15:08

1:15:08

The Wizards Summer League roster has finally been announced and Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are here to break it all down! The go over their SL schedule, the roster, which additions they liked and didn't like, potential roles for players, and Bilal Coulibaly being in the Olympics instead. They also go through each of the coaching staff additions…

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American University assistant coach & 2005 NCAA Champion Jackie Manuel 47:27

5d ago47:27

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As an American University assistant coach and NCAA Champion at North Carolina, Jackie Manuel is able to offer several really insightful perspectives on college basketball. In this episode, Manuel shares what drew him to AU, when he knew he wanted to get into coaching, getting on the court and still playing today, his role as a coach, and helping yo…

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Jonas Valanciunas is the newest Washington Wizard! Plus, farewell to Deni Avdija and Draft recap! 1:14:18

1M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno cover the Wizards' latest free agent acquisition and other roster moves. We talk about Jonas Valaciunas, Richaun Holmes, Landry Shamet, Tyus Jones, Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George, and more! Plus, they project the Wizards starting five next season and recap last week's NBA Draft and the Deni Avdija trade. Pr…

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Live 2024 NBA Draft Show! The Wizards take Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, and Kyshawn George! 3:18:32

1M ago3:18:32

3:18:32

Live coverage and analysis of the 2024 NBA Draft! Join Matt Modderno, Kevin Broom, Jahadi White, Ersin Demir, Osman Baig, and Will Clayton for their breakdowns of each of the Wizards three first-round picks, as well as the Deni Avdija trade and trade for the #24 pick. At #2 the Wizards took French big man Alex Sarr, at 14 they took Carlton "Bub" Ca…

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NBA Draft prospect Dischon Thomas talks about his workout with the Wizards 25:59

1M ago25:59

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NBA Draft prospect Dischon Thomas completed a workout with the Washington Wizards on Monday afternoon and joined the podcast today to talk about his experience. Thomas is a 6’9, fifth-year senior forward that averaged 11.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1 block per game for Montana. He shot 41% from three-point range on four attempts per ga…

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NBA Draft: First round forward prospects 46:03

1M ago46:03

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Matt Modderno is joined by NBA Draft analyst Ersin Demir of edemirnba.substack.com to discuss forward prospects who could be interesting to the Wizards in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Players covered include: Matas Buzelis, Tidjane Salaun, Kyshawn George, Ryan Dunn, Pacome Dadiet, and Dillon Jones. Presented by betonline.ag! Here is a lin…

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NBA Draft: First round guard prospects 58:31

1M ago58:31

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Matt Modderno is joined by NBA Draft analyst Ersin Demir of edemirnba.substack.com to discuss guard prospects who could be interesting to the Wizards in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft. Players covered include: Reed Sheppard, Stephon Castle, Rob Dillingham, Nikola Topic, Devin Carter, Jared McCain, Isaiah Collier, and Carlton "Bub" Carrington…

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Recapping Maryland Basketball's offseason with Ben Dickson of InsideMDSports.com 35:42

24d ago35:42

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Ben Dickson (@Bendickson__) of 247's InsideMDSports.com and Newsday Sports joins Matt Modderno on Bleav in DMV Hoops this week. They break down all of the roster additions, both via high school recruiting and the transfer portal, and give Terps fans an idea of what to expect next season! Presented by betonline.ag! 1:30 - Key departures and key addi…

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NBA Draft: Undervalued forwards the Wizards should target 19:42

1M ago19:42

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In this episode, Matt Modderno covers five forwards he thinks are undervalued in this year's NBA Draft: Ryan Dunn, Keshad Johnson, Tristan Enaruna, Enrique Freeman, and Isaac Jones. Presented by betonline.ag! Here is a link to our Draft Night fundraiser where we'll be raising money for the MS Society to fight Multiple Sclerosis: https://events.nati…

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A live mock draft of the top 40 picks! 1:10:13

1M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Kevin Broom and Osman Baig of Bullets Forever joined Matt Modderno for a live mock draft of the top 40 picks! Presented by Betonline.ag! Here is a link to our Draft Night fundraiser where we'll be raising money for the MS Society to fight Multiple Sclerosis: https://events.nationalmssociety.org/participant/bleav-in-wizards…

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What does the draft tell us about the Wizards' team-building strategy? Could Matas Buzelis be their guy? 1:02:00

1M ago1:02:00

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0:00 - intro 2:00 - The Celtics win the NBA Championship 10:00 - Players who have worked out for the Wizards 15:00 - Favorite options for the #2 pick and how the Wizards should build their team, including Alex Sarr, Matas Buzelis, Stephon Castle, and Zaccharie Risacher 51:00 - The Wizards are headed to Mexico 55:00 - RIP Jerry West…

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NBA Draft: Wing sleepers the Wizards should target 19:50

2M ago19:50

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In this episode, Matt Modderno covers five wings he thinks are undervalued in this year's NBA Draft: Justin Edwards, Pelle Larsson, Jaylen Wells, Isaiah Crawford, and Blake Hinson. Presented by betonline.ag!By Bleav

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Bonus episode: American University star forward Matt Rogers on returning for a 5th season 35:47

2M ago35:47

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On this bonus episode of Bleav in DMV Hoops, Matt Modderno talks to American University star forward Matt Rogers. Rogers is also a Wizards fan and current intern for the Washington Mystics so we thought his experience may be interesting to fellow Wizards fans as well. American University forward Matt Rogers returns to the show to talk about his dec…

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American University star forward Matt Rogers on returning for a 5th season 35:47

1M ago35:47

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American University forward Matt Rogers returns to the show to talk about his decision to return to AU for a 5th season. Roger is a true student athlete and talks about how the AU education, the program's family atmosphere, and their unfinished business from last season all led to his decision to run it back. We talk about the influence of head coa…

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Brian Keefe's introductory press conference as Wizards head coach, Kuz trades, Nikola Topic with the #2 pick, Danny Hurley to LA 58:08

2M ago58:08

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0:00 - intro 2:00 - Danny Hurley to the Lakers? 7:00 - Brian Keefe named new Wizards head coach, Will Dawkins's comments 17:00 - Emphasis on player development 22:00 - Keefe's role in the pre-draft process & being aligned with the front office 37:00 - Nikola Topic with the #2 pick despite injury concerns 47:00 - Draft philosophy and dealing with sk…

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Bonus episode: Former Maryland center and current overseas pro Damonte Dodd 1:16:05

2M ago1:16:05

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Since we have a lot of Maryland basketball fans that listen to the show, I'm including an episode of Bleav in DMV Hoops with former Maryland center Damonte Dodd here as well. Make sure to subscribe to the separate DMV Hoops feed if you want more local college basketball coverage! On this week's Bleav in DMV Hoops, Maryland Basketball alum Damonte D…

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Former Maryland center and current overseas pro Damonte Dodd 1:16:05

2M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

On this week's Bleav in DMV Hoops, Maryland Basketball alum Damonte Dodd joins to talk about his years at Maryland ('13-'17) and now his multi-year professional career overseas. Dodd shares some great stories about playing for Mark Turgeon, playing alongside guys like Melo Trimble and Jake Layman, their NCAA Tournament runs, putting in work over th…

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NBA Draft: Center prospects the Wizards should evaluate 1:01:49

2M ago1:01:49

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Matt Modderno is joined by NBA Draft analyst Ersin Demir to discuss the center prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft. In this episode, they cover options for the Wizards with the #2 pick: Alex Sarr and Donovan Clingan. They also break down bigs who could be in play with the 26th pick: Kyle Filipowski, Yves Missi, Zach Edey, Kel'el Ware, and DaRon Holmes …

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The Wizards finally have a head coach in Brian Keefe! Could Alex Sarr be available at #2? 59:38

2M ago59:38

59:38

The Washington Wizards have officially announced Brian Keefe as their head coach! Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to discuss the hire and what that means for the team moving forward. They also explain the importance of how Keefe fills out the rest of his staff and the types of coaches they'd like to see added. Next, they cover rumors that A…

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Kyle Kuzma on the trade block? Is Bilal Coulibaly the most likely future Hall of Famer? 56:59

2M ago56:59

56:59

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno break down rumors of Kyle Kuzma being on the trading block and what potential deals would even be worth considering. Also, does it make sense for the Wizards to try to trade down from the #2 pick? There's also a young player on a current playoff team who would be an intriguing trade target that they discuss. Matt gets…

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Who should the Wizards draft at 2, 26, and 51? Ryan Hammer joins to talk through the options at each spot! 45:03

2M ago45:03

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NBA Draft and college basketball analyst Ryan Hammer (@ryanhammer09 on X) joins Matt Modderno to discuss who the Wizards should take with each of their draft picks. He also shares some of his winners from the NBA Draft Combine and prospects he's higher on than consensus. We covered all of the likely candidates at #2 plus Isaiah Collier, Carlton "Bu…

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The Wizards have the #2 pick, now what? How does this affect their team-building strategy? 1:02:03

3M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno react to the Wizards getting the #2 pick. They talk about their options with the #2 pick, which types of players they'd prioritize, and how it influences the Wizards team-building strategy. They analyze the comments of Wizards CEO Ted Leonsis and Wizards GM Will Dawkins as well as Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram trade r…

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Old Dominion wing Robert Davis Jr. 49:02

2M ago49:02

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Robert Davis Jr. is a sharpshooting wing that transferred to Old Dominion this Spring after spending his freshman season at UMass. He's primed for a breakout season this year and he walks us through what life is like for college athletes who enter the transfer portal. If you've ever been curious about that experience, you'll want to hear Robert's i…

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NBA Draft Lottery reaction show. The Wizards have the #2 pick! 47:12

3M ago47:12

47:12

The Washington Wizards will have the #2 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft lottery! Matt is joined by Brendan Smith (@threezustrist) of the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast to react to the lottery. They talk thru the likely candidates with the pick, their personal favorites, and possible scenarios that could play out. They discuss Alex Sarr, Nikola Topic, …

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NBA Draft prospects playing in the DMV 1:14:09

2M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

With the NBA Draft Lottery coming up this Sunday, we thought a re-run of the most interesting NBA Draft prospects in the DMV might be timely. In this episode, which originally aired on March 2nd, Matt Modderno and Nick Kalinowski (@kalidrafts) covered NBA draft prospects who are currently playing at schools in the greater DMV area. We break down th…

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NBA Draft Lottery, prospect priorities, Zaccharie Risacher, head coaching candidates, & more! 53:10

3M ago53:10

53:10

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno talk about the impending NBA Draft lottery on Sunday night, what the Wizards' odds are, and the type of players they should be prioritizing in the draft. They also discuss what is going on with the Wizards' coaching search and the types of candidates they should be interviewing. Topics also include Corey Kispert's imp…

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The Wizards front office cleans house, Deni Avdija's improvement, Brad Beal's struggles, and players betting on games 1:14:54

3M ago1:14:54

1:14:54

0:00 - Intro 2:59 - Cleaning house in the front office & hosting draft prospects 20:34 - Jahadi on comradery among players when losing 22:45 - Michael Winger’s comments on the team’s improvements 29:56 - Analytics for the season: shooting around the rim & three-point shooting 46:35 - Deni Avdija’s improvement & MIP voting 51:07- Jahadi’s take on Jo…

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Mount St. Mary's new head coach Donny Lind 34:03

3M ago34:03

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0:00 - Intro 0:42 - Why Mount St. Mary’s? 3:50 - The appeal of recruiting within the DMV 5:32 - Sales pitch for Mount basketball 6:31 - Lind’s coaching style & influences 9:20 - What to expect from Lind’s teams 10:58 - Impact of extra possessions 12:03 - OKGs: Who is Coach Lind’s ‘kind of guy’? 14:23 - Personalizing & building relationships with pl…

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Liberty wing and NBA Draft prospect Kyle Rode 36:22

3M ago36:22

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0:00 - Intro 1:21 - Rode on his master’s degree & Liberty education 2:07 - Kyle’s takeaways & experience at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament 10:40 - Transitioning from the college 3pt line to the NBA line 12:02 - Communication with NBA scouts and execs 13:12 - What role can Rode play on an NBA team? 14:27 - Developing his passing abilities 15…

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Liberty wing and NBA Draft prospect Kyle Rode 36:22

3M ago36:22

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0:00 - Intro 1:21 - Rode on his master’s degree & Liberty education 2:07 - Kyle’s takeaways & experience at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament 10:40 - Transitioning from the college 3pt line to the NBA line 12:02 - Communication with NBA scouts and execs 13:12 - What role can Rode play on an NBA team? 14:27 - Developing his passing abilities 15…

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Old Dominion head coach Mike Jones 41:41

3M ago41:41

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0:00 - Intro 0:25 - ODU head coach Mike Jones’ accolades 1:09 - What’s it like to see former players play at higher levels? 2:36 - From playing to coaching at ODU 4:37 - Chasing the dream of being a college coach 6:31 - Jones’ time at Virginia Tech 7:56 - What can ODU fans expect to see out of Coach Jones and his teams? 9:47 - Game plan for 2024-25…

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Tying a bow on 2023-2024 season & reacting to the exit interview media quotes 56:47

3M ago56:47

56:47

0:00 - Intro/Season overview 3:22 - Coulibaly & Vukcevic: Is this the Wizards’ best two-person rookie class this century? 12:37 - Coaching staff’s takeaways from the season 21:24 - Front office attempts to rebuild the organization’s reputation 27:00 - Team chemistry 32:43 - Keefe’s reception from players 34:06 - Players’ exit interviews, expectatio…

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The Wizards are almost to the finish line...how would you grade this season and the rebuild so far? 1:12:49

4M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Playoff watch 4:12 - Matt & Jahadi’s “grades” for the season 14:19 - How is the rebuild really going? 25:26 - Jared Butler’s new contract 27:08 - Selling high on younger players 29:20 - Does Wes Unseld Jr. deserve to be the scapegoat? 37:35 - What must be done to effectively lay out roles & expectations for players? 47:33 - Who …

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George Washington season recap and offseason preview 49:08

4M ago49:08

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George Washington Men's Basketball started off the year hot and then struggled later in conference play. What happened? GW Insiders Liam O'Murchu (@liam_0__) and David Korn (@David_Korn4) joins the podcast this week to discuss what worked and what didn't for GW this season. We also cover transfer portal activity, who to build their team around for …

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Are we learning anything meaningful from the Wizards end-of-season play? 56:57

4M ago56:57

56:57

We talk about the emergence of rookie Tristan Vukcevic, whether they've found a diamond-in-the-rough in Jared Butler, and if Jordan Poole has finally turned a corner. We also talked about Deni Avdija's recent play and how he's been the Wizards' best player the last few months. Also, Matt asks what the benefit there is from playing Anthony Gill over…

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Bleav in DMV Hoops: American University head coach & former Maryland guard Duane Simpkins 45:01

4M ago45:01

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American University head coach Duane Simpkins joins the podcast this week. Simpkins provided his perspective on how American's season went, having some key players returning for next year, bringing out the best in his players, and the type of program he wants to build and style of play he wants to implement. He also talks about playing at the Unive…

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American University head coach Duane Simpkins 45:01

4M ago45:01

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American University head coach Duane Simpkins joins the podcast this week. Simpkins provided his perspective on how American's season went, having some key players returning for next year, bringing out the best in his players, and the type of program he wants to build and style of play he wants to implement. He also talks about playing at the Unive…

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Maryland season recap & transfer portal breakdown 47:26

4M ago47:26

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0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Maryland-Rutgers takeaways 3:55 - Maryland-Wisconsin takeaways 4:52 - DeShawn Harris-Smith predictions 6:50 - Shooting struggles 9:02 - Season overview: Team or Willard? 13:10 - Derik Queen’s potential impact on Reese 15:52 - DHS’s capability as a facilitator 19:30 - Terp exits 29:07 - Front court transformations 34:30 - Latest …

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NBA Draft: Wizards draft targets that are competing in the NCAA Tournament 59:38

4M ago59:38

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Domo (@Domo8186 ) of the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast joins Matt Modderno this week to talk about NBA Draft prospects the Wizards could take with their three 2024 draft picks. With the NCAA tournament coming up, this episode is primarily focus on guys who are competing in March Madness this year so Wizards fans will know who to keep an eye on d…

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What do we want to see from the Wizards, including Tristan Vukcevic, to close the season? 1:06:26

5M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno break down what they want to see from the Wizards the rest of the year and what they need to address to improve next season. They also talk about the late-season addition of Tristan Vukcevic. Jahadi gives advice to Vukcevic and they go over things the Wizards can do to help him acclimate more seamlessly. Jahadi explai…

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Maryland Basketball season recap & BIG10 Tournament preview 44:32

5M ago44:32

44:32

Current Terps Jonas Evans, Brandon Schwartzberg, and Nathan Schwartz cover all things Maryland basketball! Topics: Northwestern and Indiana game recaps, Penn State preview, Big10 Tournament preview, evaluating the freshman, Kevin Willard's performance, coaching staff turnover, and what it would take for the Terps to make a tournament run. Presented…

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NBA Draft prospects playing in the DMV 1:14:09

5M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

In the episode, Matt Modderno and Nick Kalinowski (@kalidrafts) covered NBA draft prospects who are currently playing at schools in the greater DMV area. We break down their games and the likelihood of them making it onto an NBA roster. Find more detailed DMV basketball coverage on our separate Bleav in DMV Hoops feed: https://bleav.com/shows/bleav…

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The Wizards have lost 13 straight BUT at least they helped their draft odds? 1:18:35

5M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno covered: -the Lakers game and any positive takeaways -whether Jordan Poole has turned the corner & his fit next to Tyus Jones -what the team needs from Kyle Kuzma moving forward -the positives of Marvin Bagley's game -Is Deni Avdija on the best contract in the NBA? -pregame routines based on an article from Chase Hugh…

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Jordan Poole comes off the bench & Post-All Star Game mailbag! 1:16:44

5M ago1:16:44

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno react to the All-Star game, share what they'd do to fix it, and discuss what the top Wizards-related ASG moment is. They weigh in on Jordan Poole being moved to the bench and his post-game comments about the move, while also reviewing the Denver game as a whole. For the last half of the show, new member of the BIW tea…

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