GW Basketball Insiders

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn discuss GW basketball's offseason thus far, NCAA Tournament expansion, and what to expect from the team next year.Topics include:Analysis of incoming transfersStarting lineup predictionsHow NCAA Tournament expansion won't benefit mid majorsAssistant coaching changes at GWFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn are joined by Riley Frain of The Portal Report to discuss the transfer portal and GW's offseason so far.Topics include:Incoming transfers (Terrance Arceneaux, Omari Witherspoon, Felix Kossaras, Malachi Arrington, and hopefully Dylan James)What to make of Trey Autry and Luke Hunger's landing spotsGW approach to the portal this yearHow the constant changes in the portal impact GW and other A10 teamsThe big man marketFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__, @david_korn4, and @RileyFrain!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn discuss their pros and cons from the 2025/26 GW men's basketball season.Topics include:- Pros- Cons- Random digressionsFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn are joined by Ashleigh Tobin to discuss GW's thrilling 79-78 win over Utah Valley in the first round of the NIT.Follow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn preview GW MBB's NIT matchup with Utah Valley and GW WBB's WNIT matchup with Bradley.Topics include:- Breakdown of Utah Valley matchup- Discussion of making the WNIT in year 1 and Bradley matchup- The Crown predictions (seriously)- NCAA Tournament thoughtsFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Host Liam O'Murchu is joined by special guest Abe Rothstein to discuss GW losing 88-81 to St. Louis in the Atlantic 10 quarterfinals.Topics include:Jumping out to a 21-point first half leadThe second half collapseQuick takeaways from the seasonWhere does GW go from here?Follow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @RothsteinAbe!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn recap GW's 66-62 Atlantic 10 Tournament game over Fordham and preview Friday's matchup with St Louis.Topics include:GW's strong first halfWhat happened in the second half and how did they pull it out?What do they need to do to beat SLU?Other A10 Tournament resultsFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn are joined by Tyler Cronin of the 3 Bid League podcast to preview the Atlantic 10 tournament.Topics include:- Analysis of GW's matchup with Fordham- Importance of Rafael Castro- What needs to happen for GW to win the tournament?- What's the outlook for teams other than GW?- Predicting A10 end of season awardsFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__, @david_korn4, and @3BidLeaguePod!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn are joined by Abe Rothstein and Scott Greaney to break down GW's 68-66 loss to Dayton in their first FridA10 game on ESPN in a decade.Topics include:Free throw shootingLate game executionHandling Dayton's pressThe atmosphere for the Smith Center's biggest showcase in a decadeFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__, @david_korn4, @RothsteinAbe, and @ScottGreaney_!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn recap GW's dominant 104-77 win over La Salle, which saw Rafael Castro and Bubu Benjamin return from injury.Topics include:Castro's performance in his first game back from injuryLa Salle's surprising strong three point shootingGW's first win under Chris Caputo in the state of PennsylvaniaDayton FridA10 previewFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn + guest Scott Greaney discuss GW's 72-53 win over George Mason.Topics include:Luke Hunger's monster performanceExorcising the Mason demonsJean Aranguren's recent successFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__, @david_korn4, and @ScottGreaney_!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn discuss GW men's basketball's recent struggles and what the outlook is for the rest of the season.Topics include:Inability to win close gamesRafael Castro's absence and what it means for the teamPerformances from Jean Aranguren and Luke HngerLiam's experience at Hagan Arena for GW-St. Joe'sDavid's beloved Patriots in the Super BowlFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn discuss GW's narrow 79-76 loss to #21 St. Louis on Tuesday night and look ahead to the Revs' upcoming schedule.Topics include:Repeated issues late in gamesGW's improved defenseRafael Castro's performance (the great and the not so great)Looking ahead to the rest of the A10 schedule (including Liam's bet with his 9-year-old cousin about GW-St. Joe's)How do you evaluate the best GW team in years that has not lived up to expectations?Follow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn discuss GW's 69-64 road loss to George Mason. Liam was at the game while David was watching from homeTopics include:Missed layupsPoor late game executionInterior defenseTony Skinn SearchSZN talk

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn discuss GW's first 2-0 start in A10 play in 11 years, preview the upcoming matchup with Dayton, and talk about Rafael Castro's professional prospects.Topics include:GW's electric offenseThe prospect of playing a Dayton team short on big menRafael Castro's strong case for A10 Player of the YearRafael Castro's chances of being selected in the NBA DraftFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn are joined by Abe Rothstein to discuss GW's 80-70 loss to defending national champions Florida.Topics include:What's up with Garrett JohnsonThe impressive rebounding showingThe poor free throw shootingThe importance of a bounceback after the Delaware lossFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__, @david_korn4, and @RothsteinAbe!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn are joined by Cameron Mays to discuss GW's disappointing 70-58 loss to Delaware and preview the upcoming Florida game.Topics include:What happened to the offense against the Blue Hens?GW's non-existent at-large hopesHow deflating of loss it isHow they can compete with FloridaDavid's upcoming trip to see the Florida gameFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__, @davidkorn4, and @cameronemays!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn recap GW's MTE in the Cayman Islands and trip to West Point. Despite the disappointing performances, they aren't panicking.Topics include:Why it's not time to freak outWhat's wrong with the defense?What are the impacts of playing such a deep bench and subbing so often?The outlook for this weekend's game against William & MaryBrief discussion about the women's teamFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn discuss GW men's basketball's strong start to the season and look ahead to their upcoming MTE in the Cayman Islands. Topics include:- The importance of depth- What it means to win in blowouts against bad teams- How much FloSports sucks- The dynamics of three games in three days- Garrett JohnsonFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn wrap up GW's big 99-95 win over South Florida at Mohegan Sun. Topics include:Importance of an early season win over a quality teamHow they executed down the stretchGarrett Johnson injury status updateFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn are joined by GW men's basketball coach Chris Caputo to preview the upcoming season. They discussed the heightened expectations, what to expect from the team, the scheduling philosophy, and more!Topics include:What increased attention and expectations mean for the programA robust breakdown of the non-conference scheduleWhat to expect in terms of rotationsCaputo's personal journey with basketball as he enters year 24 as a coachFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__, @david_korn4, and @coach_c_caputo!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn are joined by new GW women's basketball coach Ganiyat Adeduntan to discuss the upcoming season, her transition to GW, and her coaching philosophy.Topics include:Why she came to GWHow her background as a nurse helps her as a coachWhat she loves about DC and how she uses it as a recruiting toolHow she approaches roster buildingFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__, @david_korn4, and @NurseGMO!

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 recapStarting lineup predictionsSeason predictionsRealistic expectations for the seasonFollow them on Twitter @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn are joined by Riley Frain of The Portal Report to break down GW's activity in the transfer portal and analyze how the Atlantic 10 has done as a whole.Topics include:How does what GW has done compare to other A-10 schools?The impact of revenue sharing and the JUCO eligibility decision on GW and A-10 schoolsWhich players Riley is most excited to see at GW and in the A-10Ever-changing portal dynamicsFollow them on Twitter at @rileyfrain, @Liam_0__, and @david_korn4!Check out The Portal Report's transfer tracker at https://theportalreport.com/tpr-fan-tool-subscription/

GW men's basketball assistant Matt Colpoys joins hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn to break down the transfer portal and offseason dynamics.Topics include:- Analysis of incoming transfers- What we can expect from the incoming freshmen and the coaching staff's high school recruiting philosophy- The impact of heightened preseason expectations- What it's like to coach in such a tumultuous era of college basketball- Thoughts on the Fordham recruiting violations- What the staff is looking for in terms of scheduling next yearFollow them on Twitter at @matt_colpoys, @Liam_0__, and @david_korn4!

Tre Dinkins, GW men's basketball's first transfer portal addition of the offseason, talks with hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn about his decision to come to GW and his background.Topics include:Why he chose GW over high major interestWhat type of player he is and how he fits into GW's systemHis JUCO background and how that made him the player he is todayWhat he likes to do off the courtFollow them on Twitter at @_Treyski, @Liam_0__, and @david_korn4!

Host Liam O'Murchu is joined by Scott Greaney and Abe Rothstein of WRGW to recap their experience at The Crown, talk about potential transfer portal activity, and Jamion Christian getting the job at Bryant.Topics include:What went wrong for GW in their season ending 89-59 loss to Boise StateWhat it was like being at the first ever College Basketball CrownWhat GW should be looking for in the portalJamion Christian as the new head coach at BryantFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__, @ScottGreaney_, and @RothsteinAbe!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn preview The Crown and analyze the impacts of the GW players who've announced they've entered the transfer portal.Topics include:Darren Buchanan and Jacoi Hutchinson's portal entries + their status for The CrownImportance of culture when it comes to playing in The Crown while in the portalHow GW matches up with Boise StateWhere The Crown sits in the broader college basketball landscape and what has to happen for people to pay attentionFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn break down GW women's basketball's hiring of Colgate coach Ganiyat Adeduntan, offseason dynamics in college basketball as a whole, and the postseason performance of A-10 teams on the men's side.Topics include:Adeduntan's background and performance at ColgateThe challenges she may face transitioning from the Patriot League to the Atlantic 10Some details of the search processThe impact of revenue sharing and the House settlementA-10 men's performances in the NCAA Tournament and NITFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

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/logisticsImpacts of the transfer portal and the timing of The CrownRepresenting a notoriously anti-crown individual in The CrownHow matchups were determinedNIL aspect of The CrownRecently released JFK filesFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn recap GW's 80-65 A-10 quarterfinal loss to George Mason and look back on the Revolutionaries season.Follow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn are joined by WRGW's Abe Rothstein and Scott Greaney to discuss GW's 88-81 win over Fordham in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. They discuss what went right for the Revolutionaries and look ahead to the quarterfinal matchup with George Mason.Follow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__, @david_korn4, @RothsteinAbe, and @ScottGreaney_!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn give a brief preview of GW's A10 Tournament matchup with Fordham on Thursday before they are joined by head coach Chris Caputo and GW superfan Ryan Puleo. More content to come as the week goes on!Be sure to follow David and Liam on Twitter at @david_korn4 and @Liam_0__!

David Korn is joined by Tyler Cronin of the 3 Bid League podcast (and later cohost Liam O'Murchu) to preview the A10 tournament with a focus on GW. Topics include:The optimal matchup for GW on ThursdayHow many games GW needs to win in the Tournament for the season to be considered a successHow GW has success on Thursday and beyondOther predictions for the Tournament as a wholeFollow Tyler on Twitter at @3BidLeaguePod and @tcrons21! Follow the hosts on Twitter at @david_korn4 and @Liam_0__!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn are joined by GW center Rafael Castro, where they discussed Castro's breakout season and his background. Afterwards, Liam and David recapped the last week of GW basketball and gave some more thoughts on the women's basketball coaching search.Topics include:Teammate superlatives with CastroCastro's experience at GW off the courtThe reasons behind Castro's breakout this yearCastro's case for All A10 First TeamRecap of La Salle gameSummary of seeding scenarios heading into the final week of the seasonWBB's improved play and a look ahead to their conference tournamentThe potential for surprising candidates to be interested in the WBB coaching vacancyFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__, @david_korn4, and @theylovecastro!

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 GWWhere GW stands in the pecking order of women's basketball in the A10 and nationallyWhat the profile of the next coach should look likePotential candidates for the open positionFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__, @david_korn4, and @n1a2v3y4!

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 VCUThe breakout of Trey AutryWhat VCU does so wellThe women's team's three game winning streakPreviewing the rest of conference playFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

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 executionChristian Jones' breakout during conference playPower ranking A10 broadcast partnersWho will enter the transfer portal and who will stay 45 days outFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @davidkorn4!

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 injuryThe emergence of Christian JonesHow this win stacks up against big GW wins in recent yearsThe outlook for the women's teamFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @RothsteinAbe!

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 MiamiWhat the team needs to do to have a successful conference slatePredictions for A10 playFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4! Follow them on Bluesky at @liamomurchuand @davidkorn!

Hosts Liam O'Murchu and David Korn recap GW men's basketball's recent 81-71 OT loss to American and where the program stands as they get to the end of their non-conference schedule. They also touch on where the women's team stands following their 32-point home loss to George Mason.Topics include:Whether GW should have fouled up 3The team's free throw and three point shooting strugglesHow defense helped GW get back in the gameScheduling philosophyFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4! Follow them on Bluesky at @liamomurchu and @davidkorn!

GW men's basketball head coach Chris Caputo joins Liam O'Murchu and David Korn from the US Virgin Islands to preview the Paradise Jam and the team's matchup with Kansas State tonight. Topics include:Starting PG Jacoi Hutchinson's injury statusWhat the team needs to do to beat Kansas StateThe logistics of 3 games in 4 daysThe importance of improved three point shootingFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!

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 breakoutThe men's team's lackluster shooting from beyond the arcThe men's team's improved defenseGabby Reynolds, the exciting new freshman for the women's teamBoth team's early season schedulesFollow them on Twitter at @Liam_0__ and @david_korn4!