Bleav in Wizards

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, Collin Murray-Boyles, Carter Bryant, Egor Demin, Asa Newell, Jase Richardson, Thomas Sorber, Cedric Coward, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Maxime Raynaud, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser.

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.

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.

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 11:00 - The developing relationship between Marcus Smart and Alex Sarr 17:00 - Was Sarr soft this season? How do you fix that? 24:00 - Smart is the perfect messenger for younger players 29:00 - Jordan Poole's significant growth. Is he the right leader for the team? 37:00 - Poole and Bilal Coulibaly playing 1v1 and working out together this offseason 41:00 - Coulibaly got better but we need more consistency 43:00 - Coulibaly's Swiss Army Knife potential 50:00 - Head Coach Brian Keefe on the development of the young guys 53:00 - Kyshawn George's growing confidence and not overthinking things 59:00 - What to make of Tristan Vukcevic

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!

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!

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!

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 Brown, and Erik Reynolds II. Plus, a few thoughts on George Washington's Darren Buchanan Jr. and Rafael Castro. Presented by betonline.ag!

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 both. Plus, a check-in on AJ Johnson's play in the G League and Tristan Vukcevic's performance with the Wizards. Presented by betonline.ag! Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6255480798314496

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. Awards include: 1st-team, 2nd-team, Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Glue Guy, Sniper, X-Factor, Coach of the Year, and Best Dressed Coaching Staff. Tune in to find out who won each award and let us know if there's anyone you think we missed! Presented by betonline.ag! Beyond the Box Score Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-box-score-podcast/id1510900047

Jim Coulter joins Matt Modderno to break down the Kyle Kuzma, Jonas Valanciunas, Jared Butler, and Marcus Smart trades. Presented by betonline.ag!

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!

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 targets, and more! Presented by betonline.ag!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!