Best Matt Modderno Podcasts (2025)

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

1d 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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Six players the Washington Wizards should consider with the 18th pick 52:19

27d 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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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

1M 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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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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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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Capital City Go-Go playoff preview, Wizards check-in, AJ Johnson's growth, Maryland coaching search 42:33

2M 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

2M 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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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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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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These Young Wizards are really fun! 52:59

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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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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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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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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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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George Washington's leading scorer Gerald Drumgoole Jr. 22:57

4M ago22:57

22:57

George Washington leading scorer Gerald Drumgoole Jr. joins the podcast this week to discuss his season so far. He's averaging 13.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game for 15-7 GW. Drumgoole talks about what he brings to the table as a scorer and defender but also what he brings off the court as a leader and a veteran, he explains his de…

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

4M ago44:58

44:58

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards two-game win streak, the Luka Doncic trade, Kyle Kuzma trade rumors, other Wizards likely to get moved, and how the NBA could improve its watchability. Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Intro, 1:15 - Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade, 8:00 - Trade impact on other league players, 9:06 - Wizards tw…

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

4M ago1:06:19

1:06:19

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

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George Mason MBB student manager Cade Cookson fills us in on what it means to be a CBB student manager 29:00

4M ago29:00

29:00

George Mason MBB is currently 15-5 and 6-1 in Atlantic 10 play. A lot of behind-the-scenes work goes on to make sure a successful program runs smoothly. Student managers handle a lot of that behind-the-scenes work so George Mason manager Cade Cookson joins the show to explain what that process is like and what it means to be a student manager. Hope…

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American University head coach Duane Simpkins & forward Matt Rogers on their 81-77 win over Colgate 8:51

4M ago8:51

8:51

American University beat Colgate 81-77 to move into a tie for first place in the Patriot League. Star forward Matt Rogers led the way with 26 points and 8 rebounds. He and head coach Duane Simpkins shared their thoughts on the win afterwards. Presented by betonline.ag!By Bleav

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

5M ago19:26

19:26

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

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

5M ago19:26

19:26

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

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

5M ago57:23

57:23

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

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American University forward Matt Rogers on surpassing 1500 points & 500 rebounds, plus the start of Patriot League play 28:59

5M ago28:59

28:59

Matt Rogers, a 5th year senior forward for American University, makes a return appearance on the podcast this week. Rogers is averaging 16.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists this season and is an early candidate for Patriot League Player of the Year. Rogers talks about what this season has been like for him, the team's current two-game winning…

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George Mason do-it-all guard Brayden O'Connor 23:09

5M ago23:09

23:09

Brayden O'Connor (@braydenisoconnor on IG) is a starting guard for 11-5 George Mason and is averaging 10.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and is shooting 41.3% from 3. We talk about his role on the team, why he picked George Mason, adjusting to life in the Atlantic 10, what the team needs to do to be successful, and how they can con…

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Byron Mouton on his 2002 Maryland National Championship team & coaching today's generation 26:28

5M ago26:28

26:28

Byron Mouton, a key starter on the 2002 Terps title team, joins the Shell Shock Experience this week. Mouton was a big-time scorer at Tulane who chose to sacrifice individual accomplishments for team success at Maryland. He talks about that decision to transfer, why he did it, what he learned from Gary Williams, their relationship, and what he's in…

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GW Basketball Insiders 1/5 42:50

5M ago42:50

42:50

Liam O'Murchu and special guest Abe Rothstein discuss GW men's basketball's 82-62 upset win over Dayton on Saturday and evaluate where the team goes from here. They also talk about where the women's team stands as they get into their A10 schedule. Topics include: - Darren Buchanan's injury - The emergence of Christian Jones - How this win stacks up…

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

5M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

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

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Georgetown freshman wing Caleb Williams 19:08

5M ago19:08

19:08

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

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Georgetown freshman wing and Sidwell Friends alum Caleb Williams 19:08

5M ago19:08

19:08

Georgetown freshman wing 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 help…

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GW Basketball Insiders 12/27 42:24

5M ago42:24

42:24

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn answer questions from viewers, discuss the implications of Miami coach Jim Larranaga retiring and preview A10 play. Topics include: - Ideal coaching candidates in the unlikely event Chris Caputo is hired by Miami - What the team needs to do to have a successful conference slate - Predictions for A10 play Follow th…

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

5M ago48:33

48:33

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

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The Shell Shock Experience: 2004-2008 Terps forward & EuroLeague legend James Gist 41:35

6M ago41:35

41:35

James Gist averaged 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks as a senior at Maryland in 2008 before being named Second-Team All-ACC and All-ACC Defensive Team. The high-flying forward was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs before going on to having a historic international career. Gist joins the podcast this week to talk about his experience at Maryland…

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

6M ago37:18

37:18

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

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DMV Recruiting Update with recruiting expert Colby Giacubeno 37:18

6M ago37:18

37:18

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 (Si…

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American University guard Colin Smalls on his career night against George Washington 28:37

6M ago28:37

28:37

American University guard Colin Smalls on his career night against George Washington, his relationship with his coaches & teammates, learning to play through adversity, his plans after basketball, and avoiding distractions. Presented by betonline.ag!By Bleav

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

6M ago59:05

59:05

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

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