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Ep 71Mount St. Mary's point guard Xavier Lipscomb

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 make winning plays for his team. He also talks about this year's team, playing for head coach Donny Lind, how they can continue to improve to reach their goals, and his plans for life after basketball. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 17, 202519 min

Ep 340How are each of the Washington Wizards young players performing?

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 sign from Bilal Coulibaly, and how to get Kyshawn George going. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 15, 202557 min

Ep 339Are the Wizards suddenly too good for Cooper Flagg?

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 of a Top 5 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Greg Finberg joined this week’s Bleav in Wizards podcast to fully react to that question. We also discussed the improved play of Jordan Poole and Alex Sarr, the trade value of Jonas Valanciunas and Kyle Kuzma, and provided our once per-year update on former Wizards draft pick Yannick Nzosa. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 5, 20251h 3m

Ep 338Georgetown freshman wing Caleb Williams

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 in the area growing up, how it helped him prepare for college basketball, the biggest adjustments, and how having two brothers who played help him mature his game. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 1, 202519 min

Ep 337Holiday gifts for each of the Washington Wizards. Plus, evals of Cooper Flagg, Derik Queen, & more!

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-round pick candidates in Maryland's freshman center Derik Queen and Georgetown's freshman forward Thomas Sorber. Happy holidays to you and yours! Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 24, 202448 min

Ep 336DMV recruiting and NBA prospect breakdown with recruiting expert Colby Giacubeno

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 how they looked in last weekend's National High School Hoops Festival at DeMatha. The following players were discussed: Nate Ament (Highland), Jordan Smith (PVI), Jaquan Womack (PVI), Adlan Elamin (PVI), Acaden Lewis (Sidwell Friends), Chris Jeffrey (Mt. Zion), Emmanuel Kanga (Mt. Zion), Favour Ibe (Mt. Zion), Kade Sebastian (DeMatha), and Charles Thomas III (DeMatha). Also touched on out of towners Luca Foster and Junior County. Tune in for a breakdown of each of these players! Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 11, 202437 min

Ep 335The Wizards won a basketball game! But what's going on with Bilal Coulibaly? Plus, trade talk!

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 about the Wizards veterans like Jonas Valaciunas who are potentially on the trading block. Plus, a reaction to Gilbert Arenas calling Kwame Brown lazy while he was in DC. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 8, 202459 min

Ep 334Washington Wizards at Milwaukee Bucks Postgame | Bucks win 124 - 114 | November 30, 2024

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 takes a 14th straight loss. Plus, some chatter about the top 4 draft prospects. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 1, 202423 min

Ep 333Washington Wizards at Milwaukee Bucks Pregame | November 30, 2024

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 1, 202415 min

Ep 332Washington Wizards at New York Knicks Pregame | November 18, 2024

Jim Coulter & Matt Modderno preview the Wizards game against the Knicks. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 19, 202420 min

Ep 331Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Postgame | Pistons win 124 - 104 | November 17, 2024

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 18, 202419 min

Ep 330Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Pregame | November 17, 2024

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 17, 202418 min

Ep 329What is going on with Kyle Kuzma?

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. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 16, 20241h 1m

Ep 328Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks Pregame | November 15, 2024

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 15, 202420 min

Ep 327Washington Wizards at San Antonio Spurs Postgame | Spurs win 139 - 130 | November 13, 2024

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 14, 202432 min

Ep 326Washington Wizards at San Antonio Spurs Pregame | November 13, 2024

DJ and Matt preview the Wizards game against the Spurs, including key matchups, interesting storylines, and game predictions. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 14, 202426 min

Ep 325Bonus episode of The Shell Shock Experience, a Maryland basketball podcast, with guest Dave Neal

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 up weekly on the Bleav in DMV Hoops podcast feed, which is available everywhere you get your podcasts. https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-dmv-hoops/ Maryland basketball alum ('05-'09) Dave Neal joins The Shell Shock Experience to talk about his time as Terp, playing for Gary Williams, playing with Greivis Vasquez, competing in the ACC, and working his way into the starting lineup. Dave shares his thoughts on this year's Maryland team, the job Kevin Willard has done so far, and the value to the program of having an alumni team like Shell Shock competing in the TBT. Dave also catches us up on what he's doing after basketball and suggests the next Terp we should talk to. Presented by Vision Media Solutions! 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - A memorable Gary Williams story 7:35 - Why playing against UNC was personal 13:34 - The Duke-Maryland rivalry 18:43 - The two sides of Gary Williams & why they made him great 24:45 - What it was like playing with Greivis Vasquez 30:30 - Thoughts on this year's Maryland team 35:18 - Why Shell Shock, Maryland’s TBT team, is exciting for the Maryland program as a whole 39:59 - Watching Maryland as a kid 41:43 - Earning a scholarship from Maryland 46:29 - Living in Brazil, other life updates www.visionsolutionsdmv.com @vms.dmv on IG Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 5, 202453 min

Ep 324Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards Pregame | November 4, 2024

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 4, 202415 min

Ep 323Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards Postgame | Heat win 118 - 98 | November 2, 2024

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 3, 202428 min

Ep 322How long until Bilal Coulibaly to surpasses Michael Jordan as the GOAT?

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 fit with the vets, and the Capital City Go-Go's additions of the sons of some NBA legends. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 3, 20241h 11m

Ep 321Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards Pregame | November 2, 2024

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 3, 202420 min

Ep 320Another career night for Bilal Coulibaly! Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards Postgame | October 30, 2024

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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 31, 202452 min

Ep 319Atlanta Hawks vs Washington Wizards Pregame | October 30, 2024

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! Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 30, 202420 min

Ep 318Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks Postgame | Wizards WIN 121 - 119 | October 28, 2024

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 credit for making some smart adjustments. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 29, 202447 min

Ep 317Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks Pregame | October 28, 2024

Will Clayton joins Matt Modderno to preview the Wizards 3rd regular season game. Do they finally get their first win of the season? Will and Matt discuss the change to the starting 5, intriguing match-ups, what they need to do to end up in the win column, what they're looking forward to seeing from the young guys, and how Kyle Kuzma gets back on track. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 28, 202420 min

Ep 316Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Postgame | Cleveland wins 135 - 116 | October 26, 2024

Brendan from the Wizards of Gallery Place Podcast joins Matt to break down tonight's game between the Cavaliers and Wizards. They cover Bilal Coulibaly's huge night, Alex Sarr's stellar defense, Kyshawn George's versatility, Jordan Poole's efficiency, and Kyle Kuzma's continued struggles. They also discuss what worked, what didn't, and other meaningful takeaways. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 27, 202430 min

Ep 315Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington Wizards Pregame | October 26, 2024

Brendan from the Wizards of Gallery Place Podcast joins Matt to preview tonight's game between the Cavaliers and Wizards. They'll discuss rotations, matchups to watch, key storylines, and make predictions for the game. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 26, 202422 min

Ep 314Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Postgame | Boston wins 122 - 102 | October 24, 2024

Join DJ and Matt for the first postgame show of the Wizards season! They discuss the Wizards stellar first quarter, how it went south after that, Bub Carrington appearing to suffer an injury, the hot shooting Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma's struggles, and more! Presented by betonline.ag Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 25, 202431 min

Ep 313Boston Celtics vs Washington Wizards Pregame | October 24, 2024

Pregame show for the Wizards opener! We discussed the Wizards awesome starting 5 of Jordan Poole, Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly, Kyle Kuzma, and Alex Sarr. Also, covered the match-ups to watch and key storylines for Game 1. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 24, 202429 min

Ep 31210/18 Pregame show: New York Knicks at Washington Wizards to wrap up the Wizards preseason

Matt Modderno is joined by Jim Coulter of the Wizards Weekly podcast to preview the Wizards final preseason game of the year. They discuss which players they'd like to see more of, who has impressed them so far, the final roster cut, Johnny Davis's jumpshot issues, and other major storylines heading into the game. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 17, 202424 min

Ep 311A check-in on the rookies so far, Wizards in the NBA GM Survey results, and 10/14 Pregame show: Wizards at Nets

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno assess what they've seen from the Wizards so far during the preseason and preview the Wizards fourth preseason game vs Brooklyn. Jahadi tells us if we should be worried about the vets sluggish start and how great it is for the Wizards rebuild that the rookies look ahead of schedule. They also review the results of the NBA GM Survey. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 14, 202457 min

Ep 31010/11 Postgame show: Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors, 113-95

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Join Matt Modderno & Domo from the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast as they break down what happened during the Wizards 3rd preseason game. They rave about the play of Kyshawn George, Bub Carrington, and Alex Sarr but also question the play of several of the veteran players. Also, shoutout to Corey Kispert on a really productive night. Plus, they award the 2nd ever Oleksiy Pecherov "I get buckets, son" Award for the most trigger-happy player in the game. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 12, 202433 min

Ep 30910/11 Pregame show: Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards

Join Matt Modderno for a preview of the Wizards third preseason game. He goes over the starting 5s, matchups to watch, major storylines, and more! Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 11, 202421 min

Ep 30810/9 Postgame show: Washington Wizards lose to the New York Knicks, 117-94

Will Clayton joins Matt Modderno to analyze the Wizards 117-94 preseason loss to the Knicks. They review the major takeaways from the game, individual player performances, and biggest bright spots and disappointments. Plus, they present the inaugural "I get buckets, son" Oleksiy Pecherov MVP to one of the Wizards players who showed the most willingness to keep firing away regardless of his shooting percentage. Tune in to find out who it went to! Presented by betonline.ag. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 10, 202425 min

Ep 30710/9 Pregame show: Washington Wizards at New York Knicks

Ben Mehic joins Matt Modderno to preview the Wizards second preseason game against the Knicks. They talk about key matchups, player comp ceilings for the Wizards youngsters, parallels between the two franchises, and much more! Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 9, 202422 min

Ep 30610/6 Postgame show: Wizards at Raptors

Join us for a live postgame show immediately after the game where we'll go over all of the noteworthy takeaways from the preseason opener. We covered the largely positive play of the rookies (especially Alex Sarr), Jordan Poole looking sharp at point guard, the clunkiness of the starting lineup, which vet looked like he may be out of shape, who looked good and who didn't, and who is likely to be the last person cut from the roster. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 7, 202428 min

Ep 30510/6 Pregame show: Wizards at Raptors

Join us for a live postgame show immediately after the game where we'll go over all of the noteworthy takeaways from the preseason opener. We talked starting 5, key matchups, long-term plans, whether both teams are in the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes, and much more! Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 6, 202430 min

Ep 304Takeaways from Wizards Media Day & training camp with The Washington Post's Varun Shankar

The Washington Post's Wizards beat writer Varun Shankar joins Matt Modderno to break down what he's heard and seen from the Wizards so far. They cover major takeaways from media day, observations from practice, Jordan Poole having a blank slate, which big men are likely to be in the rotation, and the likely starting five. They also discuss how the rookies have looked, realistic expectations for Bilal Coulibaly in Year 2, which player has been a pleasant surprise in camp, and the Capital City Go-Go's new GM Johnathan Wall. Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Intro 5:48 - Why the Wizards PG position is so interesting 7:48 - Starting lineup predictions — is there a spot for Alex Sarr? 15:00 - Media day observations on Jordan Poole 19:42 - Which former Wizard has Jonas Valanciunas been watching film of? 23:04 - This year's pace & offensive principles 27:25 - Expectations for Bilal Coulibaly 32:10 - What kind of impact Sarr can have. Will he be able to stretch the floor? 34:17 - The optimism around Bub Carrington 36:12 - A common trend to like among the young Wizards 42:00 - One player has been a pleasant surprise so far 45:35 - The Wizards are prioritizing player development 50:00 - John Wall is now GM of the Go-Go. No, not that John Wall… Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 4, 202457 min

Ep 303Wizards GM Will Dawkins remarks to the press, who are the top coaches, best motivational speeches, & NBA expansion

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno react to comments from Wizards GM Will Dawkins to the media about the upcoming season. They discuss expectations for Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma, Brian Keefe, and the team as a whole. What did we learn about the state of the rebuild from Dawkins, how will this year be different, and what criteria is fair to judge the season based on? The guys weigh in on each. Plus, who are the top coaches in the NBA, Netflix's Starting Five NBA series, who had the best and worst motivational speeches during Jahadi's time with the Wizards, and whether it's time for the NBA to expand. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 27, 20241h 1m

Ep 302Evan Fournier turns down Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly's defensive ceiling, & Kyle Kuzma in the Olympics

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to cover Evan Fournier turning down a two-year deal for mentoring the Wizards young players to instead go overseas, Jonas Valacuinas's value as a trade asset, Brian Keefe's recent comments on the Wizards and Bilal Coulibaly, Wizards assistant coaches taking G League jobs elsewhere, and Johnny Davis working out with Drew Hanlen. In a new segment called, "Old Guys Saying Hater Sh*t," they discuss Rasheed Wallace saying Anthony Edwards isn't better than Derrick McKey, Gilbert Arenas saying a player with 20 assists didn't dominate a game, and Shaq saying Victor Wembanyama can't be dominant shooting so many jumpers. Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Intro 7:45 - What's the Wizards plan with Jonas Valanciunas? 12:59 - Changes to the coaching staff 18:20 - Brian Keefe’s comments 23:50 - Why Bilal Coulibaly’s defensive ceiling is so high 27:48 - A high-praise, Hall of Fame comparison for Coulibaly 32:11 - The latest on Johnny Davis 36:49 - Andray Blatche’s reflection on Wizards career, and why his experience could help guide Washington’s young core 43:39 - Old guys saying hater shit… 1:02:10 - Kyle Kuzma might play for the Phillipines national team? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 13, 20241h 5m

Ep 301University of Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith is ready to show everyone the real DHS this year

Maryland basketball sophomore DeShawn Harris-Smith started 30 of 33 games as a freshman and averaged 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and .9 steals. He joined the Bleav in DMV Hoops podcast this week to talk about what didn't quite work for him individually and as a team last season, how Jahmir Young helped him transition into college basketball, and the relationship between he and Head Coach Kevin Willard. Harris-Smith also talks about what he's been working on this offseason, how his role may change as a sophomore, the vibes with this year's team, their improved depth, and what this team needs to do to be successful. Presented by betonline.ag! 1:06 - Reflecting on an up-and-down freshman year 8:09 - Dealing with the mental side of sports 12:00 - Versatility & doing the little things to win 16:53 - Why bringing in guards from the portal is so enticing 18:53 - Offseason improvements, differences from last year’s team, which teammates are standing out 22:35 - Maryland’s identity this year, and why Kevin Willard’s making fun of Derik Queen 26:30 - Off the court interests Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 6, 202429 min

Ep 300Our 300th episode! Drafting our all-time Wizards starting fives

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno bring you the 300th episode of Bleav in Wizards! Thanks to all of the listeners and supporters throughout. On today's episode, they discuss the Wizards additions of Leaky Black, Kira Lewis Jr., and Jaylen Nowell on Exhibit 10 contracts (first reported by Josh Robbins of The Athletic). They also cover Kyle Kuzma's position as the 11th best power forward on HoopsHype's positional rankings, Nick Young saying Kyrie Irving is better than Steph Curry and Kobe Bryant is better than Michael Jordan, Gilbert Arenas saying Michael Jordan played against weak competition, and Zion Williamson finally appearing to be in peak shape. They close out the show by drafting their starting five of Wizards players. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 29, 202451 min

Ep 299Rotation and lineup predictions for the Wizards 2024-2025 season

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno make their predictions for the upcoming 2024-2025 season on the Wizards' roster, 10-man rotation, starting 5, lineup combinations, and who should spend time with the Capital City Go-Go. They also discuss the release of Eugene Omoruyi, Malcolm Brogdon's long-term future with the team, Jordan Poole taking on more leadership responsibilities, and Kyle Kuzma's role on this team. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 22, 202457 min

Ep 298How do the Wizards feel about Bilal Coulibaly and who is the best long-term prospect on the team?

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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno give their reactions to Bilal Coulibaly's play for Team France and what that means for his long-term future. Based on some fan comments, they discuss who is the best long-term prospect on the Wizards (Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, or Bub Carrington), whether it would have been better for Coulibaly to play in Summer League instead of the Olympics, and if the Wizards regret drafting Coulibaly. Plus, their answers to which happens first in the following scenarios: 1) The rest of the World wins two gold medals in Men's Basketball or the Wizards win an NBA championship -and- 2) The Wizards have another Olympic medalist or an All-star. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 16, 20241h 3m

Ep 297Washington Wizards free agency recap, roster evaluation, and Over/Under predictions

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno cover the Wizards' recent free agency moves, including: Tyus Jones leaving, re-signing Anthony Gill, and signing Saddiq Bey and Jonas Valaciunas. They also address the state of the overall roster and which two players are likely to be released. Then they assess the Summer League performances of Bub Carrington, Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, Tristan Vukcevic, and head coach Cody Toppert. The Wizards' over/under line for the season 22.5 wins so Jahadi and Matt make their predictions. They close out the show with a plan to fix Team USA's 3X3 team for the next Olympics. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 4, 20241h 5m

Ep 296Bonus: Bullis guard Adrien Stevens on what it's like being recruited by Power 5 college basketball teams

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 more. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 25, 202436 min

Ep 295Wizards vs Blazers postgame reaction and Summer League thoughts so far. Should we be worried about Alex Sarr?

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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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 17, 20241h 6m

Ep 294NBA Summer League is finally here! The Wizards have announced the SL roster & new coaches as well

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 and what major takeaways there are from each of their resumes. The guys also provide more on the Jonas Valaciunas signing, Landry Shamet leaving, and who is likely to be traded next. Plus, thoughts on the Team USA u17 team's dominance and the US Olympic team! Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 10, 20241h 15m

Ep 293Jonas Valanciunas is the newest Washington Wizard! Plus, farewell to Deni Avdija and Draft recap!

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. Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 2, 20241h 14m

Ep 292Live 2024 NBA Draft Show! The Wizards take Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, and Kyshawn George!

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" Carrington from Pittsburgh, and at 24 they took Miami forward Kyshawn George. Tune in to learn more about each prospect! Presented by betonline.ag! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 27, 20243h 18m