Bleav in DMV Hoops

American University MBB coach Duane Simpkins & wing Greg Jones on their 84-69 win vs Loyola. Jones had 17 points in the win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mason Kinnahan recaps the best games from the DMV's D1 college hoops programs through the first week of the season. Georgetown and Maryland renew one of the best rivalries in the DMV. George Mason starts the year 2-0. George Washington took on USF in a high scoring showdown. Two freshmen shine for the American Eagles. And Howard hosted Missouri in their season opener. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

American University Men's Basketball secured their first win of the season against the University of Pennsylvania. Both teams like to play uptempo and shoot a lot of threes so it made for a fun watch for DMV Hoops fans. AU freshmen Madden Collins really stood out with 25 points and 4 steals, as did sophomore forward Julen Iturbe who had 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Howard Men's Basketball ( ⁨@howarduniversity⁩ ) is one of the most creative programs in college basketball and they have several really cool events local basketball fans would enjoy. The programs's General Manager & NIL Strategist Daniel Marks joins Bleav in DMV Hoops to share the details of those events, including a Homecoming Meet & Greet on 10/25, an open practice for the Capital City Go-Go on 10/31, and their opener against Missouri on 11/3. Make sure to follow the program on twitter (@HUMensBB) for more of their exciting updates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

American University is coming off a season that saw them win 22 games en route to a Patriot League Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance. This year's team will be less experienced but arguably more talented across the board. So what should AU fans expect from the Eagles this season? Sophomore forward Julen Iturbe, senior guard Geoff Sprouse, and head coach Duane Simpkins join the podcast to answer that very question! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Bleav in DMV Hoops, Matt Modderno is joined by George Mason guard Brayden O'Connor and head coach Tony Skinn, live from Atlantic 10 Media Day. We cover preseason expectations, state of the program, names to know on the roster, style of play, scheduling, and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Bleav in DMV Hoops, Matt Modderno is joined by George Washington center Rafael Castro and head coach Chris Caputo, live from Atlantic 10 Media Day. We cover preseason expectations, state of the program, names to know on the roster, style of play, scheduling, and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are back! Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn preview the season and discuss expectations for GW basketball this year while answering mailbag questions. Topics include: - Offseason recap - Starting lineup predictions - Season predictions - Realistic expectations for the season Follow them on Twitter @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Thomas (FL), and Rose-Hulman (IN). Tune in to find out where he will be playing next season and why he chose that program! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 0:29 - Making the NCAA Tournament as a freshman 2:43 - Struggles with confidence & how he overcame them 7:15 - Wyatt's ideal role 10:05 - Words of wisdom from Coach Jackie Manuel 14:59 - Learning from having to guard Eli Stephens in practice 16:01 - AU's incoming freshman class & returning players 18:04 - Biggest advice to freshmen: get your body right 21:59 - What he does for fun & other off-court questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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

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

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, some behind the scenes insights from their press conferences, and some thoughts on the NCAA Tournament experience as a whole. 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.

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-crown individual in The Crown - How matchups were determined - NIL aspect of The Crown - Recently released JFK files Follow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 their offense, how they tweak things from game to game, and how they are preparing for the NCAA Tournament. Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Role as Offensive Coordinator 2:36 - Pregame scout decisions 7:26 - Halftime Adjustments & Trusting Shots 11:05 - Offensive improvement over the season 12:01 - Getting everyone on the same page 14:55 - Relationship with Jackie Manuel 15:59 - Incorporating suggestions from players 17:48 - NCAA Tournament Preparation 22:44 - Wyatt Nausadis’ Growth 25:37 - Journey to American 27:42 - Player/Coach Relationship 30:18 - Quick Hitters 36:27 - End Closing Remarks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 coaches and teammates, his ability to stay ready to help his team, and his plans for life after AU. 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.

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 also shares some great perspective on how Maryland could better connect with past generations of players through events like Shell Shock and The Basketball Tournament (TBT). Presented by Vision Media Solutions. 0:00 - Intro 1:25 - Why Penn State? 2:51 - Transferring to Maryland 4:23 - Learning how good his dad (Ernie Graham) was 8:07 - Playing against Penn State for first time 11:30 - 2014-2015 Season 16:08 - Mark Turgeon’s Coaching 19:55 - Loss to West Virginia in 2015 NCAA Tournament 21:44 - Being fundamentally sound 23:18 - Short length 24:20 - Value of Shell Shock and TBT 26:00 - What are you doing now? 27:55 - Recognizing alumni 29:45 - Thoughts on this year’s Maryland team 34:32 - 2014-2015 vs. 2024-2025 35:41 - Final thoughts @TBTTerps on X @ShellShockTBT on IG Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 women's basketball in the A10 and nationally - What the profile of the next coach should look like - Potential candidates for the open position Follow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__, @david_korn4, and @n1a2v3y4! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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 - Previewing the rest of conference play Follow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 (they're currently 1st in the Patriot League), what it's like playing close games, what their coaches tell them, and how locked in they are as a 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.

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 like playing in TBT and a return to Shell Shock! Presented by betonline.ag and Vision Media Solutions! 0:00 - Into 1:17 - Love from Terps Fans 2:20 - Maryland vs. Marquette Game 3:46 - Getting recruiting by Maryland 6:56 - Putting in the work 9:37 - Playing for Mark Turgeon 10:56 - How good was the 2019-2020 team? 15:55 - Playing with Anthony Cowan Jr. and Aaron Wiggins 20:13 - Value of playing for Shell Shock 24:07 - How’s life? 26:20 - Different style of playing in TBT 29:39 - Final thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 ranking A10 broadcast partners - Who will enter the transfer portal and who will stay 45 days out Follow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @davidkorn4! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 general manager. He also shares his thoughts on the value of an alumni team like Shell Shock, reconnecting with former players, and guys he'd like to see play for Shell Shock in TBT this summer. Presented by betonline.ag and Vision Media Solutions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 decision to transfer to GW, what their team has to do to be successful in the A10 down the stretch, and their big upcoming matchup with George Mason on 2/5. Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - How’s the season been so far? 1:59 - Getting the team in sync 4:45 - Defensive versatility 7:05 - How would you describe your game? 8:49 - Recent three-point success 12:17 - What other players do you watch? 13:57 - Why GW? 16:25 - Leadership Role 18:10 - Crucial Game vs. George Mason 20:35 - Final Thoughts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hopefully you enjoy this unique perspective on college basketball! Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Journey to George Mason 2:49 - Cade’s Basketball History 4:33 - Student Manager Duties 8:04 - Pecking Order 12:08 - Balancing School and Managing 13:49 - Why do this? 15:33 - Benefits of Student Managing 20:43 - Manager and Player Relationship 24:35 - Keys to being a manager Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

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.

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 streak, and becoming only the 6th player in program history to surpass 1500 points and 500 rebounds. 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.

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 continue to improve on the offensive end. He also shares some of his hobbies off the court, who he models his game after, and talks about the collective mentality of the guys the coaching staff has recruited. 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.

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 incorporated from Williams into his own coaching. Mouton is a very successful high school coach at Lanham Christian and coaches youth players of all ages for 6th Man Sports (https://go6thman.com/). He shares about his coaching experience, what he passes on to players, his thoughts on this year's Maryland team, and why it would be great to see more former Terps involved with today's Maryland program. Presented by Vision Media Solutions and Betonline.ag! https://www.shellshocktbt.com/ www.visionsolutionsdmv.com @vms.dmv on IG Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 against big GW wins in recent years - The outlook for the women's team Follow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @RothsteinAbe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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.

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 them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4! Follow them on Bluesky at @Liam_0__ and @davidkorn! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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, why he chose Maryland, playing for Gary Williams, and how he was able to be so successful in international basketball. He also gives great analysis of this year's Maryland basketball team & his perspective on Shell Shock as a former TBT participant. It's obvious from his insight that Gist will make an incredible coach based on his IQ, experience, and the coaches he learned from so he'd be a great person for Terps' players to learn from. Presented by Vision Media Solutions! https://www.shellshocktbt.com/ www.visionsolutionsdmv.com @vms.dmv on IG Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

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

Former Maryland center from 2013-2017, Damonte Dodd, joins The Shell Shock Experience this week. Dodd, who is Top 10 all-time in blocks for the Terps, is currently playing in Japan. He shares about his current professional experience in Japan, other Terps and Big10 players he's encountered overseas, and how he's shown more of his individual game over time. Dodd also had the chance to play one-on-one against new Terps center Derik Queen over the summer so he shares his thoughts on Queen's game, his professional future, and any advice he'd share with a young Terps center. He also shares a great anecdote on how former Terps big man Ernie Graham used to give him advice on his game as well. Dodd also talks about playing in The Basketball Tournament in the past and for Shell Shock and commits to playing again this summer! Tune in for more great insight! Presented by Vision Media Solutions! 0:00 - Intro 3:12 - Playing in Japan & showing additional skills since leaving College Park 7:30 - Thoughts on this year's Maryland team & playing against Derik Queen 11:30 - Queen’s role in the NBA 13:40 - Why Queen & Julian Reese are already gelling 20:38 - Former Terp mentors & Juan Dixon’s role in 2016 tournament run 24:50 - Shell Shock’s potential impact 27:32 - A big announcement about this year's Shell Shock team! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erick Green is the 2013 ACC Player of the Year from Virginia Tech who grew up in Virginia and finished his high school career at Paul VI. Green was drafted the NBA but has spent the majority of his professional career playing internationally. Green is currently playing for Napoli Basket in Naples, Italy. He joins the show to talk about persevering through a slow start to his college career to become the best player in the ACC, what it's like to play overseas, his favorite places to play, the decision to go overseas rather than waiting for another NBA opportunity, and to tell some of his best stories. 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.

Shell Shock General Manager Ricky Goings joins Matt Modderno on the podcast this week. Goings talks about his background and how that experience enabled him to take the GM job and run with it. He shares his goal for the team, how he plans to build the roster, info about how The Basketball Tournament works, what types of players Terp fans should expect, and how fans can get involved. If you'd like to get involved, head to the Shell Shock website below! Presented by Vision Media Solutions and brought to you by Shell Shock, the Maryland alumni team in The Basketball Tournament! 0:58 - Background, Maryland connections 4:04 - How Shell Shock can help the Maryland program 8:23 - Goals for year one, and major targets for the roster 11:20 - Complementary, non-Terps 13:42 - How to support and get involved with Shell Shock https://www.shellshocktbt.com/ 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.

Liam O'Murchu and David Korn start their new podcast, GW Basketball Insiders, by chatting about the beginning of the GW basketball season. Main topics include: - Rafael Castro's early season breakout - The men's team's lackluster shooting from beyond the arc - The men's team's improved defense - Gabby Reynolds, the exciting new freshman for the women's team - Both team's early season schedules Follow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maryland basketball alum ('05-'09) Dave Neal joins The Shell Shock Experience to talk about his time as a 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 and brought to you by Shell Shock, the Maryland alumni team in The Basketball Tournament! 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 https://www.shellshocktbt.com/ 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.

Former college basketball coach David Kaplan (@Coach_Kap) and Matt Modderno host a Media Day with Mount St. Mary's (@MountHoops) head coach Donny Lind (@dslind) and key players Xavier Lipscomb (@Xavier._45), Dola Adebayo (@Dola.9) and Carmelo Pacheco (@melopacheco1). We cover lots of topics including: style of play, team identity, building the right culture, why players chose MSM, who has the best taste in music and fashion among the players, and so much more. Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Mount head coach Donny Lind 22:00 - veteran guard Xavier Lipscomb 36:00 - versatile forward Dola Adebayo 51:00 - sharpshooter Carmelo Pacheco For NIL opportunities with the Mount players go to: https://emmitsbrigade.com/ Find coach David Kaplan's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/beyond-the-box-score-podcast/id1510900047 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Check out this episode of recorded interviews from Georgetown Media Day and hear from head coach Ed Cooley and several key players including Micah Peavy, Thomas Sorber, Jayden Epps, Malik Mack, and Drew Fielder. They all talked about a range of topics including playing for Coach Cooley, what brought them to Georgetown, how they fit with their teammates, the "secret scrimmage" against Maryland, and how their roles will evolve this season. 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.

As a freshman at Coppin State, Cam Sparrow averaged 6.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, .9 assists, and 1.1 steals. He joins the podcast this week to discuss what Year 1 was like, the mental and physical adjustment to college basketball, and how Coppin State can turn around a 2-27 record this season. Sparrow talked about how confidence can affect shooting, treating your body like a business, and the importance of paying attention to detail and focusing on getting the little things right. Plus, he shares what fans can expect from Coppin State this season, what he worked on during the offseason, and the toughest player he matched up with in the Baltimore area. 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.

Point guard & DMV native Elijah Hawkins has transferred to Texas Tech for his senior season, after spending two seasons at Howard and last year at Minnesota. Last season, Hawkins finished 2nd nationally in assists per game & is motivated to improve on that mark this season. We discussed his decision to transfer to Texas Tech, how his role may change, what new elements of his game he's going to show this season, and how playing in the DMV prepared him for both the Big10 and Big12 Conferences. He also shared some insight into how to be such an effective facilitator, which players he studies, and what he does for fun off the court. Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Intro 2:57 - Having to decide when to score, when to distribute 4:51 - Which guards he models his game after 6:43 - Finishing around the rim despite being undersized 8:38 - Why he picked Texas Tech 10:38 - How the WCAC prepares players for college 14:21 - Texas Tech’s keys to success 14:30 - Off-court interests 16:43 - Why DMV basketball is the best in the country Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside Maryland Sports (InsideMDSports.com) & Made Hoops (madehoops.com) recruiting expert Colby Giacubeno joins Matt Modderno to discuss Maryland Basketball recruiting, including their signing of Marcus Jackson and where they stand with their other top options. They also break down the other top names in the DMV and where they might be headed, including Acaden Lewis, Eric Reibe, Nate Ament, and Baba Oladotun. Other names covered: Cam Ward, Jordan Scott, Christian Jeffrey, Tyler Jackson, Efeosa Oliogu, Shane Pendergrass, Parker Robinson, Riley Jacobs, and Grant Polk. Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - intro 1:50 - Maryland commit Marcus Jackson’s progression throughout high school 6:01 - Jackson’s reunion, fit with Derik Queen 8:55 - Maryland’s made recruiting Baltimore a priority 12:26 - Largo four-star forward Cam Ward’s recruitment 14:12 - One Maryland assistant LIVES in the gym 16:06 - How likely is it that Maryland can land legacy recruit Jordan Scott? 18:31 - Maryland’s chances with Mt. Zion Prep PG Christian Jeffrey are looking good 23:58 - Kevin Willard’s blue-print 29:12 - Who else is Maryland going after? 34:28 - Updates on top 2025 DMV prospects Acaden Lewis & Eric Reibe 47:52 - Maryland 2026 target Parker Robinson 52:00 - Why DMV prospects Nate Ament and Baba Oladotun have the highest ceilings 57:00 - Who are some underrated local prospects? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maryland Football was trending in the wrong direction in September, until a brilliant second half at Virginia. Nate, Brandon, and Jonas are back to talk about the loss at home to Michigan State & the win at Charlottesville. What is Billy Edwards's ceiling? Is Tai Felton an NFL receiver? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his freshmen season, American University's Greg Jones started 7 of 32 games and averaged 2.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, .6 assists, and .7 steals. Jones talked about his freshman year experience, what he needs to do to be more successful, how he thinks he can help the AU team in an increased role, and what he's been working on this offseason. He also talks about his relationship with his teammates and coaches, the overall team dynamic, and what the team needs to do to challenge for the Patriot League title. Presented by betonline.ag! 0:00 - Intro 3:15 - Adjusting to college basketball after playing for a public school team in HS 5:24 - Versatility, playing & defending multiple positions 11:59 - Growing more comfortable, seeing why coaches don’t trust freshmen 15:51 - Thoughts on this years team 18:53 - Team vibes, why entering the portal was never in consideration 22:58 - Experience in the Kenner League 27:21 - Off-court interests 29:05 - A stacked AAU team Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.