Best Matt Modderno Podcasts (2025)

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Jordan Poole trade rumors and NBA Draft talk with Matt Modderno 50:05

4d ago50:05

50:05

Greg welcomes Matt Modderno to the show to discuss a plethora of Wizards-related topics, including the recent Jordan Poole trade rumors, top options at No. 6 / No. 18 and more. Enjoy! Check out Matt's work: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@departmentofhoops X: https://x.com/MattModderno Bleav in DMV Hoops: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ble…

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

6d ago1:10:31

1:10:31

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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A trade back option, Beal 'not wanted back' in Phoenix, trade outlook of Wizards vets 44:33

8d ago44:33

44:33

The Brooklyn Nets could reportedly trade up for Jeremiah Fears, so Greg offers a possible trade back option for the Wizards. Greg also looks into possible deals for Washington's veterans (Kispert, Middleton, Smart) and offers his thoughts on reports that the Suns don't want Bradley Beal to return. Enjoy!…

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NBA Draft prospects to consider at No. 6, 18 and 40 with draft analyst Ben Pfeifer 39:21

12d ago39:21

39:21

NBA Draft analyst Ben Pfeifer joins Greg to discuss prospects for the Wizards to consider at No. 6, 18 and 40. The episode includes discussion on Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears at No. 6, a trade up for Ace Bailey and second-round prospects to consider. Enjoy! Where you can find Ben's content: Twitter: @ bjpf_ YouTube: @benpfeifer8192…

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

13d ago1:18:28

1:18:28

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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Greg's NBA Draft Big Board 1.0, plus a pair of Wizards draft-night trade ideas 45:41

16d ago45:41

45:41

Greg breaks down his Big Board 1.0 and offers an explanation for each player in terms of positioning, draft profile and more. Greg also breaks down a pair of potential draft-night trades for the Wizards to consider. Enjoy!

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Queen at No. 6, Options at No. 18 and a trade up to No. 3 with Domo 50:42

21d ago50:42

50:42

Greg welcomes Domo (@Domo8186) to chat about the upcoming NBA Draft. They discuss every option at No. 6, offer their draft sleepers + draft busts and negotiate potential trades to move up in the draft. Enjoy!

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Sarr, Bub make All-Rookie teams; Trade up scenarios; Draft buzz 34:34

25d ago34:34

34:34

Greg discusses Alex Sarr and Bub Carrington's All-Rookie Team selections and dives into some NBA Draft hot takes regarding Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach and more. Greg also offers analysis on trade up and trade back options for Washington at No. 6. Enjoy!

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The Washington Wizards are a cursed franchise 33:51

1M ago33:51

33:51

Greg rants for 30 minutes about the Wizards' disgusting lottery luck and why the NBA should abolish the draft lottery, Greg also makes the case for optimism in Washington moving forward, and provides an overview of the top talent likely available at pick No. 6. Enjoy!

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

1M ago52:19

52:19

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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Wizards Offseason Preview 36:40

1M ago36:40

36:40

Greg preview the Wizards' offseason road ahead, including lottery percentages, potential draft targets at each spot in the top 6 and a projection of Washington's 2025-26 roster. Enjoy!

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

1M ago13:09

13:09

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

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

1M ago33:38

33:38

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

1M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

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

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

2M ago26:15

26:15

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

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Washington Wizards End-of-Season Awards 59:05

2M ago59:05

59:05

Greg shares his ballot for the Wizards end-of-season awards, featuring honors such as Team MVP, DPOY, Most Improved, Best Trade, Tank Commander and more. Enjoy!

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Washington Wizards 2024-25 season recap 48:36

2M ago48:36

48:36

Greg recaps the Wizards' 2024-25 season, offering analysis on Washington's four rookies, Bilal Coulibaly, Jordan Poole, draft picks and more. He also answers questions regarding Memphis' pick, Phoenix's pick and the Wizards' lottery odds. Thank you for following along with Greg's Wizards coverage all season long. Here's to Year 3! Enjoy the episode…

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Ideal scenarios regarding Memphis' pick, Tiebreaker between Wiz/Jazz 18:23

2M ago18:23

18:23

Greg breaks down all the playoff/play-in scenarios out West and gives Wizards fans a rooting guide for Sunday's 15-game slate. Plus, what happens if the Wizards and Jazz finish the regular season with the same record? Enjoy!

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

2M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

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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The tank race is coming down to the wire! 37:44

2M ago37:44

37:44

The Wizards and Jazz are now tied for the NBA's worst record. Greg breaks down the tank race and Memphis' pick, offers a rooting guide for Wizards fans over the final stretch of the regular season and breaks down the Bradley Beal trade with Phoenix now eliminated from playoff contention. Enjoy!

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

2M ago18:23

18:23

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

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The Bub Carrington-Deni Avdija trade debate 42:00

2M ago42:00

42:00

Greg shares his thoughts on Bub Carrington-Deni Avdija debate that's taken over Wizards Twitter and why both sides need to ease up. Also included: Bub Carrington's career night vs. Sacramento, AJ Johnson's ascendence, an update on the Memphis first-round pick and more. Enjoy!

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

3M ago42:33

42:33

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

3M ago34:59

34:59

Sammy Schulman, a student manager for the American University Men’s Basketball team, joins to talk about his experience as manager, what it was like going to the NCAA Tournament, what he sees for the program moving forward, and what's next for him. Presented by betonline.agBy Bleav

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Washington allows 162, suffers embarrassing 53-point home loss 32:27

3M ago32:27

32:27

Greg breaks down Washington's embarrassing 53-point loss to the Pacers where they gave up 162 points, while also touching on some positives like Alex Sarr and AJ Johnson's ascendence in the month of March. Also included: Tank Standings update!! Enjoy!

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

3M ago52:22

52:22

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

3M ago13:55

13:55

Sam Federman joins Matt Modderno to recap the game. Mount St. Mary’s shot a blistering 58% from the field, 41% from three (9-of-22), and 82% from the free-throw line. American made 47% from the field and 37% from three (13-for-35). Presented by betonline.ag!By Bleav

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

3M ago24:44

24:44

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

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

3M ago25:11

25:11

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

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The NBA has a tanking problem 40:53

3M ago40:53

40:53

In this episode, Greg discusses the Utah Jazz's blatant tanking and how the Wizards have been forced to follow suit. He also touches on Alex Sarr's career night in Denver, Poole's game winner and Washington's impressive rookie class. Enjoy!

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

3M ago38:05

38:05

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

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

3M ago13:34

13:34

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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Bub and Kyshawn don't back down, Wizards social media issues, more losses 33:31

3M ago33:31

33:31

Greg discusses Bub and Kyshawn's chippy play and how it's great for the Wizards' culture. He also touches on the Wizards' social media team and how they've phoned it in the this season. Oh, and of course, more losses. Enjoy!

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Washington's rookie class is ascending 39:07

3M ago39:07

39:07

Greg breaks down the Wizards' improved 6-8 record over their last 14 games, and why their rookies have been vital to that success. Also included: Tank standings, Wahsington's draft pick outlook, the Wizards' subpar social media team, and more. Enjoy!

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These Young Wizards are really fun! 52:59

4M ago52:59

52:59

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

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

4M ago38:09

38:09

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

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

4M ago37:36

37:36

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

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

4M ago49:03

49:03

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

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Kyshawn George: Defensive Stopper 29:17

4M ago29:17

29:17

Greg breaks down a trio of Wizards games post All-Star break, including Kyle Kuzma's return to Washington. Greg highlights the standout defensive performance of rookie Kyshawn George, Tristan Vukcevic's confusing minutes and a hard-fought win over Brooklyn. Enjoy!

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The DMV Hoops Midseason Awards 52:26

4M ago52:26

52:26

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

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

4M ago52:26

52:26

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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Assessing the Wizards at the All-Star break 44:07

4M ago44:07

44:07

Greg assesses the Wizards' tank thus far and highlights some highs and lows with 28 games remaining. He also answers mailbag questions, which include his NBA Draft Big Board, whether the Wizards will fire Brian Keefe and what next season's starting five could look like. Enjoy!

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GW Basketball Insiders 2/13 41:08

4M ago41:08

41:08

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

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

4M ago25:20

25:20

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

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

4M ago33:46

33:46

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

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GW Basketball Insiders 2/6 50:13

4M ago50:13

50:13

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

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

4M ago41:35

41:35

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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A Will Dawkins Deadline Masterclass 21:05

4M ago21:05

21:05

Greg breaks down the Wizards trades from today's deadline. Wiz take on Marcus Smart's contract in exchange for a first-round pick and Colby Jones. Butler dealt to Philly for Jackson and a first-round pick. Full analysis of all the Wizards' deadline moves.

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Trade Deadline Special: Kuz to Milwaukee, JV to Sacramento, Wiz are hot 34:42

4M ago34:42

34:42

Greg breaks down the Kuzma and Valanciunas trades and offers his take on the return Washington received. Greg also touches on Bilal Coulibaly's first-career triple-double and the immaculate vibes in D.C. on this 3-game winning streak. Enjoy!

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

4M ago26:16

26:16

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

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