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			<title>An Overreaction to A Prank and WNBA Expansion Draft Reactions with Kyle Goon</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Troy and Wardell kicked off today's show with Kyle Goon (<a href="https://x.com/kylegoon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@kylegoon</a>) of <a href="https://www.thebanner.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Baltimore Banner</em></a> as they gave their thoughts on the internet's reaction to the Wizards' April Fool's joke (2:22).</p><br><p>From there, they gave an update on Kyshawn George's UCL injury (17:49), gave a preview of the Wizards' upcoming game against the Miami Heat (18:53), and discussed the impact that the city of Baltimore has had on the current Wizards roster (23:49).</p><br><p>Also on this today's show:</p><p>(34:52) <strong>📰 <em>Full Court Press</em></strong> on the WNBA Expansion Draft</p><p>(1:02:37)<strong> <em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></strong><em> </em>on the highest career scorers in NCAAM Tournament History</p><p>(1:08:14)<strong> ⏱️<em> The Last Shot</em></strong></p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><p>Produced by <a href="https://x.com/ponaxWardell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><p><strong>Read more of Kyle's Work at <em>The Baltimore Banner</em>:</strong> <a href="https://www.thebanner.com/author/kyle-goon/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thebanner.com/author/kyle-goon/</a></p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><p><strong>Troy's Substack:</strong> <a href="https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><strong>Our Twitter: </strong><a href="https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Sporcle: </strong><a href="https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@caphoopcaucus</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Troy and Wardell kicked off today's show with Kyle Goon (<a href="https://x.com/kylegoon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@kylegoon</a>) of <a href="https://www.thebanner.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Baltimore Banner</em></a> as they gave their thoughts on the internet's reaction to the Wizards' April Fool's joke (2:22).</p><br><p>From there, they gave an update on Kyshawn George's UCL injury (17:49), gave a preview of the Wizards' upcoming game against the Miami Heat (18:53), and discussed the impact that the city of Baltimore has had on the current Wizards roster (23:49).</p><br><p>Also on this today's show:</p><p>(34:52) <strong>📰 <em>Full Court Press</em></strong> on the WNBA Expansion Draft</p><p>(1:02:37)<strong> <em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></strong><em> </em>on the highest career scorers in NCAAM Tournament History</p><p>(1:08:14)<strong> ⏱️<em> The Last Shot</em></strong></p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><p>Produced by <a href="https://x.com/ponaxWardell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><p><strong>Read more of Kyle's Work at <em>The Baltimore Banner</em>:</strong> <a href="https://www.thebanner.com/author/kyle-goon/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thebanner.com/author/kyle-goon/</a></p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><p><strong>Troy's Substack:</strong> <a href="https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><strong>Our Twitter: </strong><a href="https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Sporcle: </strong><a href="https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@caphoopcaucus</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Continue Tanking Ways and an Offseason Primer</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:05:58 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>On today's afternoon edition of the Wizards Wednesday show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell gave a brief recap of the Wizards recent losses to the Trail Blazers and Lakers (2:26), before quickly pivoting over toward the latest Anthony Davis injury update (10:05).</p><br><p>From there, the show pivoted over to the WNBA as they broke down the significance of Elena Delle Donne's hall of fame induction (18:02).</p><br><p>The Caucus then returned to the Wizards as they provided their preview of the Wizards offseason (26:42).</p><br><p>Also on today's show:</p><p>(40:52)<strong> 🗺️ <em>🎤 Where They've Been</em></strong></p><p>(48:31) <strong>🧐 <em>Scouting Report</em></strong> on Will Riley, Jamir Watkins, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, Justin Champagnie</p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><p>Produced by <a href="https://x.com/ponaxWardell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><p><strong>Troy's Substack:</strong> <a href="https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><strong>Our Twitter: </strong><a href="https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Sporcle: </strong><a href="https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@caphoopcaucus</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>On today's afternoon edition of the Wizards Wednesday show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell gave a brief recap of the Wizards recent losses to the Trail Blazers and Lakers (2:26), before quickly pivoting over toward the latest Anthony Davis injury update (10:05).</p><br><p>From there, the show pivoted over to the WNBA as they broke down the significance of Elena Delle Donne's hall of fame induction (18:02).</p><br><p>The Caucus then returned to the Wizards as they provided their preview of the Wizards offseason (26:42).</p><br><p>Also on today's show:</p><p>(40:52)<strong> 🗺️ <em>🎤 Where They've Been</em></strong></p><p>(48:31) <strong>🧐 <em>Scouting Report</em></strong> on Will Riley, Jamir Watkins, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, Justin Champagnie</p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><p>Produced by <a href="https://x.com/ponaxWardell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><p><strong>Troy's Substack:</strong> <a href="https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><strong>Our Twitter: </strong><a href="https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Sporcle: </strong><a href="https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@caphoopcaucus</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by special guest Bijan Todd (<a href="https://x.com/bijan_todd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bijan_todd</a>) for this week's show, which started with a recap of the Wizards recent win over the Utah Jazz (6:41). This win ended the team's 16-game losing streak, which led to a conversation focused on wether the team's losing ways are sparking bad development habits (13:14).</p><br><p>From there, the Caucus gave their thoughts on the team's cherry blossom jerseys (20:56).</p><br><p>The show then switched over to the G-League for a bit to discuss the Go-Go clinching a spot in the playoffs (20:50). And after that, they switched to the WNBA to build out their selection of the players the Mystics should protect from the upcoming Expansion Draft (28:28).</p><br><p>Also on this today's show:</p><p>(33:07) <strong>📰 <em>Full Court Press</em></strong> on the NBA's decision to explore league expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas</p><p>(37:06) <strong>📰 <em>Full Court Press</em></strong> on the NBA's proposed plans to resolve their current tanking problem</p><p>(56:03)<strong> <em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></strong><em> </em>on the most recent Washington Wizards to record a 25+ point and 15+ rebound game</p><p>(1:08:13)<strong> ⏱️<em> The Last Shot</em></strong></p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><p>Produced by <a href="https://x.com/ponaxWardell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><p><strong>Troy's Substack:</strong> <a href="https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><strong>Our Twitter: </strong><a href="https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Sporcle: </strong><a href="https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by special guest Bijan Todd (<a href="https://x.com/bijan_todd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bijan_todd</a>) for this week's show, which started with a recap of the Wizards recent win over the Utah Jazz (6:41). This win ended the team's 16-game losing streak, which led to a conversation focused on wether the team's losing ways are sparking bad development habits (13:14).</p><br><p>From there, the Caucus gave their thoughts on the team's cherry blossom jerseys (20:56).</p><br><p>The show then switched over to the G-League for a bit to discuss the Go-Go clinching a spot in the playoffs (20:50). And after that, they switched to the WNBA to build out their selection of the players the Mystics should protect from the upcoming Expansion Draft (28:28).</p><br><p>Also on this today's show:</p><p>(33:07) <strong>📰 <em>Full Court Press</em></strong> on the NBA's decision to explore league expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas</p><p>(37:06) <strong>📰 <em>Full Court Press</em></strong> on the NBA's proposed plans to resolve their current tanking problem</p><p>(56:03)<strong> <em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></strong><em> </em>on the most recent Washington Wizards to record a 25+ point and 15+ rebound game</p><p>(1:08:13)<strong> ⏱️<em> The Last Shot</em></strong></p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><p>Produced by <a href="https://x.com/ponaxWardell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><p><strong>Troy's Substack:</strong> <a href="https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><strong>Our Twitter: </strong><a href="https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Sporcle: </strong><a href="https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Recapping the Donnybrook and Previewing Wizards v Jazz</title>
			<itunes:title>Recapping the Donnybrook and Previewing Wizards v Jazz</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell opened up the mid-week show by recapping the recent donnybrook which involved several members of the Wizards roster in the team's latest loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder (1:58), which then led to the show blind ranking the levels of escalation in an altercation (5:07).</p><br><p>The Caucus then gave a brief recap on Washington's loss to New York (9:25), while also giving an update on Trae Young's injury (13:54), and then previewing the Wizards upcoming game against the Jazz (18:35).</p><br><p>Also on today's show:</p><p>(27:19)<strong>&nbsp;🗺️&nbsp;<em>🎤 Where They've Been</em></strong></p><p>(34:43) 🎡&nbsp;<strong>Spin the Roundball Wheel</strong><em>&nbsp;</em>on the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, Howard Bison, and Georgetown Hoyas</p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><br><p>Produced by&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/ponaxWardell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><br><p><strong>Troy's Substack:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><strong>Our Twitter:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Instagram:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Sporcle:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@caphoopcaucus</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell opened up the mid-week show by recapping the recent donnybrook which involved several members of the Wizards roster in the team's latest loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder (1:58), which then led to the show blind ranking the levels of escalation in an altercation (5:07).</p><br><p>The Caucus then gave a brief recap on Washington's loss to New York (9:25), while also giving an update on Trae Young's injury (13:54), and then previewing the Wizards upcoming game against the Jazz (18:35).</p><br><p>Also on today's show:</p><p>(27:19)<strong>&nbsp;🗺️&nbsp;<em>🎤 Where They've Been</em></strong></p><p>(34:43) 🎡&nbsp;<strong>Spin the Roundball Wheel</strong><em>&nbsp;</em>on the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, Howard Bison, and Georgetown Hoyas</p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><br><p>Produced by&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/ponaxWardell" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><strong>_______</strong></p><br><p><strong>Troy's Substack:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><strong>Our Twitter:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Instagram:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><strong>Our Sporcle:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@caphoopcaucus</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wizards Twitter's Overreaction, NBA Draft Board Update and the New WNBA CBA]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Wizards Twitter's Overreaction, NBA Draft Board Update and the New WNBA CBA]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this today&apos;s show Troy, Wardell and Isaac were once again joined by Tyler (<a href='https://x.com/WonzoTV'>@WonzoTV</a>) to first recap the Wizards second straight loss to the Detroit Pistons (3:43).</p><p>Their conversation then pivoted to Wizards Twitter&apos;s recent reaction to David Aldridge&apos;s post (10:54), before providing a comprehensive breakdown of the top NBA Draft prospects in the NCAAM Tournament (15:06).</p><p>They then gave an injury update for Anthony Davis (27:57), and later broke down the details of the new WNBA CBA (30:53)</p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p>(48:15)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the players who have scored the most points in their career against the Wizards franchise</p><p>(57:01)<b> ⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this today&apos;s show Troy, Wardell and Isaac were once again joined by Tyler (<a href='https://x.com/WonzoTV'>@WonzoTV</a>) to first recap the Wizards second straight loss to the Detroit Pistons (3:43).</p><p>Their conversation then pivoted to Wizards Twitter&apos;s recent reaction to David Aldridge&apos;s post (10:54), before providing a comprehensive breakdown of the top NBA Draft prospects in the NCAAM Tournament (15:06).</p><p>They then gave an injury update for Anthony Davis (27:57), and later broke down the details of the new WNBA CBA (30:53)</p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p>(48:15)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the players who have scored the most points in their career against the Wizards franchise</p><p>(57:01)<b> ⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wizards Losing Streak Reaches 13 and Howard Wins it's First Tournament Game Ever]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Wizards Losing Streak Reaches 13 and Howard Wins it's First Tournament Game Ever]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy and Wardell open up the mid-week show by recapping the Wizards recent losses to the Celtics, Warriors and Pistons (2:56), providing their high points and low points from each game.</p><p>From there, the two were joined by Isaac as they all broke down the historic win for the Howard Bisons Men&apos;s Basketball Team over UMBC (22:13). </p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(35:38)<b> 🗺️ </b><b><em>🎤 Where They&apos;ve Been</em></b></p><p>(43:18) <b>🧐 </b><b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington, Jaden Hardy</p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Tournament Preview: Howard Goes Dancing Again, DMV Players to Watch, and the Importance of Coaching with Tristan Freeman</title>
			<itunes:title>Tournament Preview: Howard Goes Dancing Again, DMV Players to Watch, and the Importance of Coaching with Tristan Freeman</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy and Isaac are joined by Tristan Freeman (@hoopsnut351) for this special Tournament Preview edition of the show, and together they opened things up by discussing Howard&apos;s recent sweep of the MEAC (2:00) with both their men&apos;s and women&apos;s team making their respective tournaments. That led to a reflection of selection committee&apos;s treatment of HBCUs (3:31), and a preview of the Bison&apos;s men&apos;s opponent UMBC (8:02).</p><p>From there, the crew previewed UVA and VCU&apos;s tournament (12:04), while then providing their players to watch from the DMV in the tourney (19:37).</p><p>The show then addressed the importance of coaching (21:31), by naming the coaches who have impressed them the most and the ones who have the most to prove (27:07).</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy and Isaac are joined by Tristan Freeman (@hoopsnut351) for this special Tournament Preview edition of the show, and together they opened things up by discussing Howard&apos;s recent sweep of the MEAC (2:00) with both their men&apos;s and women&apos;s team making their respective tournaments. That led to a reflection of selection committee&apos;s treatment of HBCUs (3:31), and a preview of the Bison&apos;s men&apos;s opponent UMBC (8:02).</p><p>From there, the crew previewed UVA and VCU&apos;s tournament (12:04), while then providing their players to watch from the DMV in the tourney (19:37).</p><p>The show then addressed the importance of coaching (21:31), by naming the coaches who have impressed them the most and the ones who have the most to prove (27:07).</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bilal's New Career High, Trae's New Groove, and Understanding Bam's 83 Point Game]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Bilal's New Career High, Trae's New Groove, and Understanding Bam's 83 Point Game]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell opened up today&apos;s show with a recap of the Washington Wizards&apos; latest loss to the Orlando Magic - which extends the team&apos;s losing streak to 10 (2:29). That inspired a conversation about Bilal Coulibaly&apos;s offensive development (5:48), and how Trae Young can help to unlock the remaining roster&apos;s potential (9:20).</p><p>From there, the show had a special musical performance (22:45), which led to the Caucus providing their thoughts on how Bam Adebayo&apos;s 83-point performance was uniquely possible against this particular Wizards team (25:28).</p><p>The crew also gave their thoughts on how the rest of the league has reacted to both Bam&apos;s game and also the greater state of the Wizards franchise (37:32).</p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p>(55:13)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the players who have scored the most points in a single game against the Wizards franchise</p><p>(1:05:38)<b> ⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell opened up today&apos;s show with a recap of the Washington Wizards&apos; latest loss to the Orlando Magic - which extends the team&apos;s losing streak to 10 (2:29). That inspired a conversation about Bilal Coulibaly&apos;s offensive development (5:48), and how Trae Young can help to unlock the remaining roster&apos;s potential (9:20).</p><p>From there, the show had a special musical performance (22:45), which led to the Caucus providing their thoughts on how Bam Adebayo&apos;s 83-point performance was uniquely possible against this particular Wizards team (25:28).</p><p>The crew also gave their thoughts on how the rest of the league has reacted to both Bam&apos;s game and also the greater state of the Wizards franchise (37:32).</p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p>(55:13)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the players who have scored the most points in a single game against the Wizards franchise</p><p>(1:05:38)<b> ⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bam's Scores 83 and a Wizards Mailbag with Domo]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Bam's Scores 83 and a Wizards Mailbag with Domo]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Welp. The Wizards managed to let Bam Adebayo drop 83 points. Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by Domo (@Domo8186) to give their reactions to the game (2:05).</p><p>From there, the crew opened up the mailbag to answer some of your burning questions (22:25).</p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Welp. The Wizards managed to let Bam Adebayo drop 83 points. Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by Domo (@Domo8186) to give their reactions to the game (2:05).</p><p>From there, the crew opened up the mailbag to answer some of your burning questions (22:25).</p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Trae Young's Debut, Julian Reese's Rebounds, and NBA Contender/Pretender Watch with Andrew Sharp]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Trae Young's Debut, Julian Reese's Rebounds, and NBA Contender/Pretender Watch with Andrew Sharp]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by Andrew Sharp (<a href='https://x.com/andrewsharp'>@andrewsharp</a>) on this early morning edition of the show, and opened by recapping Trae Young&apos;s on-court debut with the Washington Wizards (7:17).</p><p>The conversation then pivoted toward Julian Reese -the Wizard who shined the brightest against the Jazz- as the show broke down his 20 rebound performance (16:44).</p><p>From there, they also touched on Washington&apos;s latest injury update for Anthony Davis (25:17), as Andrew shared his thoughts on the team&apos;s current long-term trajectory (26:39).</p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p>(37:22) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> naming the top contenders and pretenders in the NBA playoff race </p><p>(59:51)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the most recent NBA rookies to record a 20 rebound game</p><p>(1:10:10)<b> ⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Subscribe to Andrew&apos;s Work at </b><b><em>Stratechery</em></b><b>:</b> <a href='https://stratechery.com/stratechery-plus/'>https://stratechery.com/stratechery-plus/</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by Andrew Sharp (<a href='https://x.com/andrewsharp'>@andrewsharp</a>) on this early morning edition of the show, and opened by recapping Trae Young&apos;s on-court debut with the Washington Wizards (7:17).</p><p>The conversation then pivoted toward Julian Reese -the Wizard who shined the brightest against the Jazz- as the show broke down his 20 rebound performance (16:44).</p><p>From there, they also touched on Washington&apos;s latest injury update for Anthony Davis (25:17), as Andrew shared his thoughts on the team&apos;s current long-term trajectory (26:39).</p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p>(37:22) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> naming the top contenders and pretenders in the NBA playoff race </p><p>(59:51)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the most recent NBA rookies to record a 20 rebound game</p><p>(1:10:10)<b> ⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Subscribe to Andrew&apos;s Work at </b><b><em>Stratechery</em></b><b>:</b> <a href='https://stratechery.com/stratechery-plus/'>https://stratechery.com/stratechery-plus/</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reacting to the Wizards' Sixth Straight Loss, Then Previewing Trae Young's Debut]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Reacting to the Wizards' Sixth Straight Loss, Then Previewing Trae Young's Debut]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell opened up today&apos;s show with some show news that you&apos;re not going to want to miss (1:30)!</p><p>They then began breaking down the Wizards most recent losses, beginning first with the team&apos;s loss to the Raptors (3:20). From there, they recapped to loss to both the Rockets (6:11) and Magic (22:34).</p><p>After the first break, the Caucus then gave their expectations for Trae Young&apos;s upcoming debut with the Wizards (30:06), even naming the three players the show is most excited to see Young play alongside (35:30).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(40:41) 🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on Will Riley, Kyshawn George, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington and Julian Reese</p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell opened up today&apos;s show with some show news that you&apos;re not going to want to miss (1:30)!</p><p>They then began breaking down the Wizards most recent losses, beginning first with the team&apos;s loss to the Raptors (3:20). From there, they recapped to loss to both the Rockets (6:11) and Magic (22:34).</p><p>After the first break, the Caucus then gave their expectations for Trae Young&apos;s upcoming debut with the Wizards (30:06), even naming the three players the show is most excited to see Young play alongside (35:30).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(40:41) 🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on Will Riley, Kyshawn George, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington and Julian Reese</p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jamir Watkins' Extension and Building a Draft Board with Kevin Folli]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Jamir Watkins' Extension and Building a Draft Board with Kevin Folli]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Isaac, Troy and Wardell were joined by Kevin Folli (<a href='https://x.com/KevinFolliNBA'>@KevinFolliNBA</a>) for today&apos;s show, and they opened up the episode by recapping the Wizards latest loss the the Hawks (3:58).</p><p>From there, they discussed Jamir Watkins&apos; recent contract extension (14:27), then giving an update on D&apos;Angelo Russell&apos;s status with the team (21:04)</p><p>After the break, the Caucus went to work building out their first draft board of the season (27:08).</p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p>(49:56)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the All-Time Single-Season Leaders for Most 3-Pointers Made by Rookies in NBA History</p><p>(57:55)<b> ⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Isaac, Troy and Wardell were joined by Kevin Folli (<a href='https://x.com/KevinFolliNBA'>@KevinFolliNBA</a>) for today&apos;s show, and they opened up the episode by recapping the Wizards latest loss the the Hawks (3:58).</p><p>From there, they discussed Jamir Watkins&apos; recent contract extension (14:27), then giving an update on D&apos;Angelo Russell&apos;s status with the team (21:04)</p><p>After the break, the Caucus went to work building out their first draft board of the season (27:08).</p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p>(49:56)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the All-Time Single-Season Leaders for Most 3-Pointers Made by Rookies in NBA History</p><p>(57:55)<b> ⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Alex Sarr Cracks Top 100 Players List and Wizards Fall to the Hawks</title>
			<itunes:title>Alex Sarr Cracks Top 100 Players List and Wizards Fall to the Hawks</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy and Wardell lead off today&apos;s show by recapping the Wizards latest loss - this time at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks (1:41). Together, the two break down Will Riley and Jamir Watkins&apos; continued development (3:32), Kyshawn George&apos;s February struggles (:), and Trae Young&apos;s looming Wizards debut (13:42).</p><p>They also discussed the Washington&apos;s recent decision to convert Tristan Vukčević&apos;s contract to a multi-year deal (15:26).</p><p>From there, Troy and Wardell discuss <em>Bleacher Report</em>&apos;s recent Top 100 NBA Players ranking, which now includes Alex Sarr at 86th (20:17). That excitement was quickly evened out by the Wizards being ranked as the 28th most promising team in <em>Silver Bulletin</em>&apos;s latest NBA Future of the Franchise Rankings (27:49).</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy and Wardell lead off today&apos;s show by recapping the Wizards latest loss - this time at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks (1:41). Together, the two break down Will Riley and Jamir Watkins&apos; continued development (3:32), Kyshawn George&apos;s February struggles (:), and Trae Young&apos;s looming Wizards debut (13:42).</p><p>They also discussed the Washington&apos;s recent decision to convert Tristan Vukčević&apos;s contract to a multi-year deal (15:26).</p><p>From there, Troy and Wardell discuss <em>Bleacher Report</em>&apos;s recent Top 100 NBA Players ranking, which now includes Alex Sarr at 86th (20:17). That excitement was quickly evened out by the Wizards being ranked as the 28th most promising team in <em>Silver Bulletin</em>&apos;s latest NBA Future of the Franchise Rankings (27:49).</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Fall in the Tank Rank and the Season Ticket Costs Increase</title>
			<itunes:title>Wizards Fall in the Tank Rank and the Season Ticket Costs Increase</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Wardell and Isaac open up this week by breaking down the Wizards&apos; recent win over the Pacers, and how that game affects the team&apos;s tank ranking (2:05). That lead into a conversation in which our hosts assessed some of the proposed solutions for the NBA&apos;s tanking problem (8:48).</p><p>The Caucus then addressed the Wizards&apos; latest injury report, which provided a timeline update for Trae Young and Anthony Davis (20:01). They then discussed the recent comments made toward the Wizards by fellow Klutch client, LeBron James (23:13).</p><p>From there, the crew discussed the rising costs of Wizards season tickets and Monumental Sports&apos; recent layoffs (27:41).</p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p><b>(45:36) </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the leading scorers of the NBA&apos;s worst teams over the past 25 seasons</p><p><b>(54:56) ⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Read Greg Finberg&apos;s article at </b><b><em>Bullets Forever: </em></b><a href='https://www.bulletsforever.com/washington-wizards-news/68164/wizards-to-increase-season-ticket-prices-for-2026-27-season'>https://www.bulletsforever.com/washington-wizards-news/68164/wizards-to-increase-season-ticket-prices-for-2026-27-season</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Wardell and Isaac open up this week by breaking down the Wizards&apos; recent win over the Pacers, and how that game affects the team&apos;s tank ranking (2:05). That lead into a conversation in which our hosts assessed some of the proposed solutions for the NBA&apos;s tanking problem (8:48).</p><p>The Caucus then addressed the Wizards&apos; latest injury report, which provided a timeline update for Trae Young and Anthony Davis (20:01). They then discussed the recent comments made toward the Wizards by fellow Klutch client, LeBron James (23:13).</p><p>From there, the crew discussed the rising costs of Wizards season tickets and Monumental Sports&apos; recent layoffs (27:41).</p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p><b>(45:36) </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the leading scorers of the NBA&apos;s worst teams over the past 25 seasons</p><p><b>(54:56) ⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Read Greg Finberg&apos;s article at </b><b><em>Bullets Forever: </em></b><a href='https://www.bulletsforever.com/washington-wizards-news/68164/wizards-to-increase-season-ticket-prices-for-2026-27-season'>https://www.bulletsforever.com/washington-wizards-news/68164/wizards-to-increase-season-ticket-prices-for-2026-27-season</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Previewing the Wizards Games Against the Pacers and All-Star Recap with Tony East</title>
			<itunes:title>Previewing the Wizards Games Against the Pacers and All-Star Recap with Tony East</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy was joined by Tony East (<a href='https://x.com/TonyREast'>@TonyREast</a>) of <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers/id1160913402'><em>Locked on Pacers</em></a> ahead of the Wizards back-to-back home games against the Pacers this week, to preview what fans can expect from the two lottery-bound teams (1:22). </p><p>Together, the two also discuss the difference in covering last season&apos;s Pacers team - which went to the NBA Finals last season - and this season&apos;s (9:42).</p><p>From there, Isaac joins the show to give further account of his on-site experience of this year&apos;s all-star weekend (22:47)</p><p>_______</p><p><b>Read Tony&apos;s Work at </b><b><em>Forbes</em></b><b>: </b><a href='https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonyeast/'>https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonyeast/</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy was joined by Tony East (<a href='https://x.com/TonyREast'>@TonyREast</a>) of <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers/id1160913402'><em>Locked on Pacers</em></a> ahead of the Wizards back-to-back home games against the Pacers this week, to preview what fans can expect from the two lottery-bound teams (1:22). </p><p>Together, the two also discuss the difference in covering last season&apos;s Pacers team - which went to the NBA Finals last season - and this season&apos;s (9:42).</p><p>From there, Isaac joins the show to give further account of his on-site experience of this year&apos;s all-star weekend (22:47)</p><p>_______</p><p><b>Read Tony&apos;s Work at </b><b><em>Forbes</em></b><b>: </b><a href='https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonyeast/'>https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonyeast/</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>WizKid Rising Stars and National Wizards Praise with Big Pooh and Dan Steinberg</title>
			<itunes:title>WizKid Rising Stars and National Wizards Praise with Big Pooh and Dan Steinberg</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy and Wardell open up the show with Big Pooh (<a href='https://x.com/RapperBigPooh'>@RapperBigPooh</a>) to hear his thoughts on the NBA’s decision to fine teams for tanking (3:35). That then led to a discussion on the praise which Rich Paul and Draymond Green recently made toward the Wizards (14:31).</p><p>Elsewhere in the District, Sonia Citron has exceeded expectations in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament (23:36) and Chamique Holdsclaw, Elena Delle Donne and Nikki McCray-Penson were each revealed to be finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (24:46).</p><p>Isaac then joined the show from L.A. to discuss the spotlight that was on the WizKids for the Rising Stars Challenge (29:07).</p><p>From there, Troy and Wardell were joined by Dan Steinberg (<a href='https://x.com/dcsportsbog'>@dcsportsbog</a>) of <em>The Athletic</em> to discuss <em>The Washington Post</em>’s recent decision to dismantle their sports section (38:00).</p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p><b>(1:13:22) </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the past 30 years of All-Star Game MVPs</p><p><b>(1:22:03) ⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy and Wardell open up the show with Big Pooh (<a href='https://x.com/RapperBigPooh'>@RapperBigPooh</a>) to hear his thoughts on the NBA’s decision to fine teams for tanking (3:35). That then led to a discussion on the praise which Rich Paul and Draymond Green recently made toward the Wizards (14:31).</p><p>Elsewhere in the District, Sonia Citron has exceeded expectations in the Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament (23:36) and Chamique Holdsclaw, Elena Delle Donne and Nikki McCray-Penson were each revealed to be finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame (24:46).</p><p>Isaac then joined the show from L.A. to discuss the spotlight that was on the WizKids for the Rising Stars Challenge (29:07).</p><p>From there, Troy and Wardell were joined by Dan Steinberg (<a href='https://x.com/dcsportsbog'>@dcsportsbog</a>) of <em>The Athletic</em> to discuss <em>The Washington Post</em>’s recent decision to dismantle their sports section (38:00).</p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p><b>(1:13:22) </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the past 30 years of All-Star Game MVPs</p><p><b>(1:22:03) ⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p><b>_______</b></p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter: </b><a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle: </b><a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>DLo not with Wizards but Jaden Hardy is, a possible Expansion Draft, and Tanking with Clair De Lune</title>
			<itunes:title>DLo not with Wizards but Jaden Hardy is, a possible Expansion Draft, and Tanking with Clair De Lune</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell open up this Wizards Wednesday show by reviewing the team&apos;s recent roster moves which include: waiving Dante Exum (2:22), assessing D&apos;Angelo Russell&apos;s future (4:20), and the introduction of Jaden Hardy (6:47).</p><p>The crew then briefly recaps the Wizards recent losses to the Nets and Heat, and give their thoughts on NBA Twitter&apos;s  meltdown over the team&apos;s tanking efforts (9:37).</p><p>Speaking of the NBA, a recent report came out that the league may be expanding, so we took turns selecting the eight players the Wizards should protect from an expansion draft (14:12).  </p><p>From there, Troy is joined by Clair de Lune (<a href='https://x.com/ClaireMPLS'>@ClaireMPLS</a>) to hear her reactions to the recent Anthony Davis trade (21:47). The two also discussed Adam Silver&apos;s recent comments on tanking in the league (31:17) the expectations for All-Star Weekend (39:13).</p><p>_______</p><p><b>Read Claire&apos;s Work at </b><b><em>The Guardian</em></b><b>: </b><a href='https://www.theguardian.com/profile/claire-de-lune'>https://www.theguardian.com/profile/claire-de-lune</a></p><p>_______</p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p>_______</p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter:</b> <a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle:</b> <a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell open up this Wizards Wednesday show by reviewing the team&apos;s recent roster moves which include: waiving Dante Exum (2:22), assessing D&apos;Angelo Russell&apos;s future (4:20), and the introduction of Jaden Hardy (6:47).</p><p>The crew then briefly recaps the Wizards recent losses to the Nets and Heat, and give their thoughts on NBA Twitter&apos;s  meltdown over the team&apos;s tanking efforts (9:37).</p><p>Speaking of the NBA, a recent report came out that the league may be expanding, so we took turns selecting the eight players the Wizards should protect from an expansion draft (14:12).  </p><p>From there, Troy is joined by Clair de Lune (<a href='https://x.com/ClaireMPLS'>@ClaireMPLS</a>) to hear her reactions to the recent Anthony Davis trade (21:47). The two also discussed Adam Silver&apos;s recent comments on tanking in the league (31:17) the expectations for All-Star Weekend (39:13).</p><p>_______</p><p><b>Read Claire&apos;s Work at </b><b><em>The Guardian</em></b><b>: </b><a href='https://www.theguardian.com/profile/claire-de-lune'>https://www.theguardian.com/profile/claire-de-lune</a></p><p>_______</p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxWardell</a></p><p>_______</p><p><b>Troy&apos;s Substack:</b> <a href='https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/'>https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/</a></p><p><b>Our Twitter:</b> <a href='https://x.com/CapHoopCaucus'>@CapHoopCaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Instagram:</b> <a href='https://www.instagram.com/capitalhoopcaucus/?hl=en'>@capitalhoopcaucus</a></p><p><b>Our Sporcle:</b> <a href='https://www.sporcle.com/user/CapHoopCaucus/quizzes/'>@caphoopcaucus</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Final Thoughts on the AD Trade and Trade Deadline Winners/Losers with Greg Finberg</title>
			<itunes:title>Final Thoughts on the AD Trade and Trade Deadline Winners/Losers with Greg Finberg</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>It&apos;s been a few days since the Anthony Davis trade, so Troy and Wardell are joined by Greg Finberg (<a href='https://x.com/GregFinberg'>@GregFinberg</a>) give our final thoughts on the deal now that they&apos;ve had more time to fully process it (3:58). </p><p>They also discussed the Wizards&apos; recent win over the Pistons (16:59) and reacted to the latest renovations to Cap One (24:02).</p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p>(30:21) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press </em></b>on major NBA trade deadline winners and losers</p><p>(47:01 )<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on every MVP in the history of the Rising Stars Challenge</p><p>(54:44) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>It&apos;s been a few days since the Anthony Davis trade, so Troy and Wardell are joined by Greg Finberg (<a href='https://x.com/GregFinberg'>@GregFinberg</a>) give our final thoughts on the deal now that they&apos;ve had more time to fully process it (3:58). </p><p>They also discussed the Wizards&apos; recent win over the Pistons (16:59) and reacted to the latest renovations to Cap One (24:02).</p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p>(30:21) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press </em></b>on major NBA trade deadline winners and losers</p><p>(47:01 )<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on every MVP in the history of the Rising Stars Challenge</p><p>(54:44) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Anthony Davis is a Wizard with WonzoTV</title>
			<itunes:title>Anthony Davis is a Wizard with WonzoTV</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this emergency episode of the show, Troy, Wardell and Isaac are joined by Tyler (<a href='https://x.com/WonzoTV'>@WonzoTV</a>) to provide their immediate reactions to the trade that sent Anthony Davis to the nation&apos;s capital.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this emergency episode of the show, Troy, Wardell and Isaac are joined by Tyler (<a href='https://x.com/WonzoTV'>@WonzoTV</a>) to provide their immediate reactions to the trade that sent Anthony Davis to the nation&apos;s capital.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Reacting to the James Harden, JJJ, and Vučević Trades, then the Wizards Weird Week</title>
			<itunes:title>Reacting to the James Harden, JJJ, and Vučević Trades, then the Wizards Weird Week</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Folks, it&apos;s NBA Trade Deadline week and the deals are flying, so Troy, Wardell, and Isaac provide their reactions to the latest moves around the league for this mid-week show. They start first with the trade that sent James Harden to the Cavaliers (2:18), then shift to the news of Jaren Jackson Jr.&apos;s trade to the Jazz (10:01).</p><p>Elsewhere, Mike Conley Jr.&apos;s was traded to the Bulls (16:37) and Nikola Vučević was traded to the Celtics (21:15), so the crew broke down those moves as well.</p><p>From there, the show gave their thoughts on the NBA All-Star Rosters (25:23).</p><p>Circling back to the Wizards, the team has appeared in some recent trade rumblings, so Troy gave his read of the latest rumors (32:41). And to close things out, the Caucus broke down the team&apos;s win over the Kings (37:10) and loss to the Knicks (44:10).</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Folks, it&apos;s NBA Trade Deadline week and the deals are flying, so Troy, Wardell, and Isaac provide their reactions to the latest moves around the league for this mid-week show. They start first with the trade that sent James Harden to the Cavaliers (2:18), then shift to the news of Jaren Jackson Jr.&apos;s trade to the Jazz (10:01).</p><p>Elsewhere, Mike Conley Jr.&apos;s was traded to the Bulls (16:37) and Nikola Vučević was traded to the Celtics (21:15), so the crew broke down those moves as well.</p><p>From there, the show gave their thoughts on the NBA All-Star Rosters (25:23).</p><p>Circling back to the Wizards, the team has appeared in some recent trade rumblings, so Troy gave his read of the latest rumors (32:41). And to close things out, the Caucus broke down the team&apos;s win over the Kings (37:10) and loss to the Knicks (44:10).</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[John Wall's Celebration Night and Wizards Trade Rumblings with Kelsey Nicole Nelson]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[John Wall's Celebration Night and Wizards Trade Rumblings with Kelsey Nicole Nelson]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>For this week&apos;s show, Troy, Wardell and Isaac were joined by Kelsey Nicole Nelson (<a href='https://x.com/therealknelson'>@therealknelson</a>) to recap the highs and lows of John Wall&apos;s Celebration Night at Cap One earlier this week (4:51).</p><p>From there, they also reviewed the Wizards roster to gauge which players are most likely to draw trade discussions (28:32). </p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(34:46) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press </em></b>on major NBA trade rumors, and AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson</p><p>(46:05) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the highest paid players traded on the date of the NBA Trade Deadline over the past decade</p><p>(54:15) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><br/></p><p>___</p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxwardell</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>For this week&apos;s show, Troy, Wardell and Isaac were joined by Kelsey Nicole Nelson (<a href='https://x.com/therealknelson'>@therealknelson</a>) to recap the highs and lows of John Wall&apos;s Celebration Night at Cap One earlier this week (4:51).</p><p>From there, they also reviewed the Wizards roster to gauge which players are most likely to draw trade discussions (28:32). </p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(34:46) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press </em></b>on major NBA trade rumors, and AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson</p><p>(46:05) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the highest paid players traded on the date of the NBA Trade Deadline over the past decade</p><p>(54:15) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><br/></p><p>___</p><p>Produced by <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>@ponaxwardell</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Outlast Portland and Assessing the Top Draft Prospects with Darius Whitmore (@D_whit98) and Domo</title>
			<itunes:title>Wizards Outlast Portland and Assessing the Top Draft Prospects with Darius Whitmore (@D_whit98) and Domo</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy is joined by guests Darius Whitmore (@D_whit98) and Domo (@Domo8186) to recap the Wizards win over the Trail Blazers. They then break down their top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy is joined by guests Darius Whitmore (@D_whit98) and Domo (@Domo8186) to recap the Wizards win over the Trail Blazers. They then break down their top prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Monumental State of the Union Address and Midseason Awards with Josh Valdez</title>
			<itunes:title>Monumental State of the Union Address and Midseason Awards with Josh Valdez</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Ahead of tonight&apos;s massive snowfall, Troy and Wardell are joined by Joshua Valdez (<a href='https://x.com/joshvaldez100'>@joshvaldez100</a>) to react to Michael Wingers recent &quot;State of Monumental Basketball&quot; press conference from earlier in the week (4:51).</p><p>Together, they share their key takeaways which included a timeline update on the Wizards franchise, how Trae Young factors into the team&apos;s long-term plan, as well as an update on the Mystics during the ongoing CBA negotiations.</p><p>The show also touched on the recent rumblings of Washington&apos;s interest in Walker Kessler (19:26) and the recent Disabled Player Exception the Wizards were granted due to Cam Whitmore&apos;s injury (24:10) </p><p>From there, they also gave their choices for the Wizards&apos; and NBA&apos;s midseason award winners (28:14)</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(45:48) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> selecting our NBA All-Star Reserves</p><p>(1:09:19) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Ahead of tonight&apos;s massive snowfall, Troy and Wardell are joined by Joshua Valdez (<a href='https://x.com/joshvaldez100'>@joshvaldez100</a>) to react to Michael Wingers recent &quot;State of Monumental Basketball&quot; press conference from earlier in the week (4:51).</p><p>Together, they share their key takeaways which included a timeline update on the Wizards franchise, how Trae Young factors into the team&apos;s long-term plan, as well as an update on the Mystics during the ongoing CBA negotiations.</p><p>The show also touched on the recent rumblings of Washington&apos;s interest in Walker Kessler (19:26) and the recent Disabled Player Exception the Wizards were granted due to Cam Whitmore&apos;s injury (24:10) </p><p>From there, they also gave their choices for the Wizards&apos; and NBA&apos;s midseason award winners (28:14)</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(45:48) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> selecting our NBA All-Star Reserves</p><p>(1:09:19) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gauging the Wizards' Interest in Zion with Tyler a.k.a. WonzoTV]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Gauging the Wizards' Interest in Zion with Tyler a.k.a. WonzoTV]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On today&apos;s midweek show, Troy is joined by Tyler (<a href='https://x.com/WonzoTV'>@WonzoTV</a>) to recap the Wizards&apos; recent loss to the Clippers. Together the two breakdown the key points of progression that the young roster has had this season while still maintaining their trajectory to the lottery.</p><p>From there, they assess the likelihood of Washington making an offer for Zion.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On today&apos;s midweek show, Troy is joined by Tyler (<a href='https://x.com/WonzoTV'>@WonzoTV</a>) to recap the Wizards&apos; recent loss to the Clippers. Together the two breakdown the key points of progression that the young roster has had this season while still maintaining their trajectory to the lottery.</p><p>From there, they assess the likelihood of Washington making an offer for Zion.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Trae is Out Until All-Star Weekend and Cam is Out for the Season with Josh Robbins</title>
			<itunes:title>Trae is Out Until All-Star Weekend and Cam is Out for the Season with Josh Robbins</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell lead off today&apos;s show by recapping the Wizards recent loss to the LA Clippers (03:55), which saw Bilal Coulibaly go down with another injury and Alex Sarr receiving his first ejection.</p><p>From there, the crew discussed Kyshawn George&apos;s appearance on NBATV&apos;s <em>The Association</em> (09:09).</p><p>To close things out, Troy had a sit-down with Josh Robbins (13:06) of <em>The Athletic </em>(<a href='https://x.com/JoshuaBRobbins'>@JoshuaBRobbins</a>) to discuss Trae Young being out until at least All-Star Weekend, and Cam Whitmore being shutdown for the remainder of the season due to a venous condition.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell lead off today&apos;s show by recapping the Wizards recent loss to the LA Clippers (03:55), which saw Bilal Coulibaly go down with another injury and Alex Sarr receiving his first ejection.</p><p>From there, the crew discussed Kyshawn George&apos;s appearance on NBATV&apos;s <em>The Association</em> (09:09).</p><p>To close things out, Troy had a sit-down with Josh Robbins (13:06) of <em>The Athletic </em>(<a href='https://x.com/JoshuaBRobbins'>@JoshuaBRobbins</a>) to discuss Trae Young being out until at least All-Star Weekend, and Cam Whitmore being shutdown for the remainder of the season due to a venous condition.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[How the Trae Young Trade Impacts Ja Morant's Trade Market with Molly Morrison]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[How the Trae Young Trade Impacts Ja Morant's Trade Market with Molly Morrison]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy and Wardell are joined by Molly Morrison (<a href='https://x.com/mollyhannahm'>@mollyhannahm</a>) to discuss her latest Substack post &quot;Uprooted&quot; which was inspired by the recent trade that sent Trae Young to the Wizards.</p><p>This led to the show discussing the recent trade rumors surrounding Ja Morant, with an honest examination of where his current trade value stands. From there, they provide their boldest NBA Trade Deadline predictions.</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(36:28)<b> 🗺️ </b><b><em>🎤 Where They&apos;ve Been</em></b></p><p>(43:31) <b>🧐 </b><b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly, AJ Johnson, Tre Johnson, and Alex Sarr</p><p>_</p><p><b>Subscribe to Molly&apos;s Substack: </b><a href='https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/'>https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy and Wardell are joined by Molly Morrison (<a href='https://x.com/mollyhannahm'>@mollyhannahm</a>) to discuss her latest Substack post &quot;Uprooted&quot; which was inspired by the recent trade that sent Trae Young to the Wizards.</p><p>This led to the show discussing the recent trade rumors surrounding Ja Morant, with an honest examination of where his current trade value stands. From there, they provide their boldest NBA Trade Deadline predictions.</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(36:28)<b> 🗺️ </b><b><em>🎤 Where They&apos;ve Been</em></b></p><p>(43:31) <b>🧐 </b><b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on Bub Carrington, Bilal Coulibaly, AJ Johnson, Tre Johnson, and Alex Sarr</p><p>_</p><p><b>Subscribe to Molly&apos;s Substack: </b><a href='https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/'>https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/</a></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reacting to Trae Young's Introductory Press Conference with Domo and Neil Dalal]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Reacting to Trae Young's Introductory Press Conference with Domo and Neil Dalal]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>As of Friday, Trae Young is officially a Washington Wizard. To close out this wild week, Wardell and Troy were joined by Domo (<a href='https://x.com/Domo8186'>@Domo8186</a>) and Neil Dalal (<a href='https://x.com/NeilDalal96'>@NeilDalal96</a>) to provide their reactions to Young&apos;s introductory press conference (4:03).</p><p>Together they also discussed what Trae Young&apos;s anticipated playing time (16:52), along with the likelihood of a potential contract extension (21:59).</p><p>Isaac then join the show and provides his first hand account of the aforementioned press conference (28:55).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(37:34) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> assessing recent NBA Trade Rumors</p><p>(46:00)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the players who spent the most game as Trae Young&apos;s teammates in Atlanta</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>As of Friday, Trae Young is officially a Washington Wizard. To close out this wild week, Wardell and Troy were joined by Domo (<a href='https://x.com/Domo8186'>@Domo8186</a>) and Neil Dalal (<a href='https://x.com/NeilDalal96'>@NeilDalal96</a>) to provide their reactions to Young&apos;s introductory press conference (4:03).</p><p>Together they also discussed what Trae Young&apos;s anticipated playing time (16:52), along with the likelihood of a potential contract extension (21:59).</p><p>Isaac then join the show and provides his first hand account of the aforementioned press conference (28:55).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(37:34) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> assessing recent NBA Trade Rumors</p><p>(46:00)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the players who spent the most game as Trae Young&apos;s teammates in Atlanta</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Trade for Trae Young</title>
			<itunes:title>Wizards Trade for Trae Young</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this emergency episode, Troy, Wardell, and Isaac give their immediate reactions to the trade which sends Trae Young to the Washington Wizards.</p><p>Together they break down the effect this trade will have on all parties involved.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this emergency episode, Troy, Wardell, and Isaac give their immediate reactions to the trade which sends Trae Young to the Washington Wizards.</p><p>Together they break down the effect this trade will have on all parties involved.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Trae Young Rumors Continue to Build with Will Clayton</title>
			<itunes:title>The Trae Young Rumors Continue to Build with Will Clayton</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>28:13</itunes:duration>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>For this midweek show, Troy is joined by Will Clayton (@DubClayton) to break down the recent rumors of a trade which could send Trae Young to DC.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>For this midweek show, Troy is joined by Will Clayton (@DubClayton) to break down the recent rumors of a trade which could send Trae Young to DC.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wizards Keep Winning and our New Year's Roundball Resolutions]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Wizards Keep Winning and our New Year's Roundball Resolutions]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy and Isaac are back from a holiday break and are bringing their A-game as they recap the Wizards recent stretch of wins! Together, the two breakdown how these games could impact the team&apos;s lottery odds by taking a dive into Tankathon.</p><p>From there, they provide their basketball resolutions for the New Year.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy and Isaac are back from a holiday break and are bringing their A-game as they recap the Wizards recent stretch of wins! Together, the two breakdown how these games could impact the team&apos;s lottery odds by taking a dive into Tankathon.</p><p>From there, they provide their basketball resolutions for the New Year.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>College Brief: Ed Cooley Suspended and UMD Falls to UVA with Matt Modderno</title>
			<itunes:title>College Brief: Ed Cooley Suspended and UMD Falls to UVA with Matt Modderno</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Isaac Agykeum-Harris is Joined by Matt Modderno, Department of Hoops host and Inside Maryland sports writer joins the College Brief, to Recap the Maryland Terrapins most recent loss against UVA over the weekend while also looking ahead to the team&apos;s upcoming BIG 10 Conference play.</p><p>Additionally Matt also talks about Georgetown&apos;s collapse against Xavier over the weekend along with Head Coach Ed Cooley&apos;s suspension and Deshaun Harris-Smith departure from the program </p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Isaac Agykeum-Harris is Joined by Matt Modderno, Department of Hoops host and Inside Maryland sports writer joins the College Brief, to Recap the Maryland Terrapins most recent loss against UVA over the weekend while also looking ahead to the team&apos;s upcoming BIG 10 Conference play.</p><p>Additionally Matt also talks about Georgetown&apos;s collapse against Xavier over the weekend along with Head Coach Ed Cooley&apos;s suspension and Deshaun Harris-Smith departure from the program </p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Bub is Bouncing Back, Sarr and Bilal are Healthy, and Blind Ranking Rookies with Big Pooh</title>
			<itunes:title>Bub is Bouncing Back, Sarr and Bilal are Healthy, and Blind Ranking Rookies with Big Pooh</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week&apos;s show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell are joined by Big Pooh (<a href='https://x.com/RapperBigPooh'>@rapperbigpooh</a>) of <em>Little Brother</em> to recap the Wizards recent loss to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (5:09).</p><p>They focused on Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly&apos;s performances now that they&apos;ve been re-activated from the injury list (5:49), and then shifted the conversation toward Bub Carrington (10:02) who may have finally found his groove again.</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(22:54) 🫣 <b><em>Blind Power Ranking</em></b> of the top NBA Rookies</p><p>(34:18 ) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> selecting our current NBA All-Stars</p><p>(42:31)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the youngest NBA players to score their first 40-point game</p><p>(51:46) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week&apos;s show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell are joined by Big Pooh (<a href='https://x.com/RapperBigPooh'>@rapperbigpooh</a>) of <em>Little Brother</em> to recap the Wizards recent loss to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs (5:09).</p><p>They focused on Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly&apos;s performances now that they&apos;ve been re-activated from the injury list (5:49), and then shifted the conversation toward Bub Carrington (10:02) who may have finally found his groove again.</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(22:54) 🫣 <b><em>Blind Power Ranking</em></b> of the top NBA Rookies</p><p>(34:18 ) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> selecting our current NBA All-Stars</p><p>(42:31)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the youngest NBA players to score their first 40-point game</p><p>(51:46) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Injury Updates, Listener Mailbag, and Darius Garland Trade Rumors with Domo</title>
			<itunes:title>Wizards Injury Updates, Listener Mailbag, and Darius Garland Trade Rumors with Domo</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>The Caucus was once again joined by Domo (<a href='https://x.com/Domo8186'>@Domo8186</a>) of <a href='https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/wizards-of-gallery-place/'><em>Wizards of Gallery Place</em></a> as they recapped the past two games of the Wizards (3:21). Together, the show also addressed Will Dawkins&apos; recent update on Washington&apos;s injury report (11:20) and broke down some rumors swirling around Darius Garland (17:13).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(20:38) <b>📧 </b><b><em>Listener Mailbag</em></b> </p><p>(31:46) <b>🧐 </b><b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on Bub Carrington, Justin Champagnie, Jamir Watkins, Marvin Bagley III, and Tre Johnson </p><p>(44:03 )<b> 🗺️ </b><b><em>🎤 Where They&apos;ve Been</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>The Caucus was once again joined by Domo (<a href='https://x.com/Domo8186'>@Domo8186</a>) of <a href='https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/wizards-of-gallery-place/'><em>Wizards of Gallery Place</em></a> as they recapped the past two games of the Wizards (3:21). Together, the show also addressed Will Dawkins&apos; recent update on Washington&apos;s injury report (11:20) and broke down some rumors swirling around Darius Garland (17:13).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(20:38) <b>📧 </b><b><em>Listener Mailbag</em></b> </p><p>(31:46) <b>🧐 </b><b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on Bub Carrington, Justin Champagnie, Jamir Watkins, Marvin Bagley III, and Tre Johnson </p><p>(44:03 )<b> 🗺️ </b><b><em>🎤 Where They&apos;ve Been</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[College Brief: Recapping The Battle for the Real HU and an Update on George Mason's Season]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[College Brief: Recapping The Battle for the Real HU and an Update on George Mason's Season]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this very first episode launch of the College Brief, Isaac &amp; Troy recap The Battle of HU rivalry game between Howard and Hampton University along with recapping the George Mason vs Old Dominion. </p><p>Additionally Isaac &amp; Troy discussed Bryce Harris&apos; impact on Howard&apos;s Men&apos;s Basketball team, where his legacy stands with the program. The two also briefly reflect on the legacy of George Mason&apos;s 2006 Final Four run. </p><p>To close show Troy gave an updated scouting report of the 2026 NBA draft class.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this very first episode launch of the College Brief, Isaac &amp; Troy recap The Battle of HU rivalry game between Howard and Hampton University along with recapping the George Mason vs Old Dominion. </p><p>Additionally Isaac &amp; Troy discussed Bryce Harris&apos; impact on Howard&apos;s Men&apos;s Basketball team, where his legacy stands with the program. The two also briefly reflect on the legacy of George Mason&apos;s 2006 Final Four run. </p><p>To close show Troy gave an updated scouting report of the 2026 NBA draft class.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Eyeing Domantas Sabonis and First Quarter Season Superlatives with Michael Sykes, II</title>
			<itunes:title>Wizards Eyeing Domantas Sabonis and First Quarter Season Superlatives with Michael Sykes, II</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week&apos;s show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell are joined by Michael Sykes, II (@MikeDSykes) of <em>Business of Fashion</em> to discuss the recent report that the Washington Wizards are in the running to acquire Domantas Sabonis (4:22). Together they break down why the Wizards would be interested in trading for the former All-Star, along with how they envision he would fit alongside Alex Sarr.</p><p>From there, the show discussed AJ Johnson&apos;s latest assignment to the Capital City Go-Go (10:38) and gave their first quarter of the season superlatives for the Wizards (14:13).</p><p>And since Michael was on the show, the Caucus also discussed the current state of the sneaker industry (30:35).</p><p>(43:03) 👑 <b><em>King of the Court</em></b><em> </em>of all-time NBA signature sneakers</p><p>(53:39)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the most expensive NBA cards ever sold</p><p>(1:01:53) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week&apos;s show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell are joined by Michael Sykes, II (@MikeDSykes) of <em>Business of Fashion</em> to discuss the recent report that the Washington Wizards are in the running to acquire Domantas Sabonis (4:22). Together they break down why the Wizards would be interested in trading for the former All-Star, along with how they envision he would fit alongside Alex Sarr.</p><p>From there, the show discussed AJ Johnson&apos;s latest assignment to the Capital City Go-Go (10:38) and gave their first quarter of the season superlatives for the Wizards (14:13).</p><p>And since Michael was on the show, the Caucus also discussed the current state of the sneaker industry (30:35).</p><p>(43:03) 👑 <b><em>King of the Court</em></b><em> </em>of all-time NBA signature sneakers</p><p>(53:39)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the most expensive NBA cards ever sold</p><p>(1:01:53) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Making Sense of the Benching of Cam Whitmore</title>
			<itunes:title>Making Sense of the Benching of Cam Whitmore</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>New day, new show. Troy, Isaac and Wardell are with kicking off a new weekly Wednesday edition of the show, and it certainly felt needed this week. They open up the show discussing Cam Whitmore&apos;s recent DNP against the Hawks, along with Wizards coach Brian Keefe&apos;s comments on the matter (3:30). </p><p>They then gave a brief recap on the Wizards recent loss to the Atlanta Hawks (15:59).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(19:04 )<b> 🗺️ </b><b><em>🎤 Where They&apos;ve Been</em></b></p><p>(23:07) <b>🧐 </b><b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on Will Riley, Kyshawn George, Tristan Vukčević, Marvin Bagley III, and Bub Carrington </p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>New day, new show. Troy, Isaac and Wardell are with kicking off a new weekly Wednesday edition of the show, and it certainly felt needed this week. They open up the show discussing Cam Whitmore&apos;s recent DNP against the Hawks, along with Wizards coach Brian Keefe&apos;s comments on the matter (3:30). </p><p>They then gave a brief recap on the Wizards recent loss to the Atlanta Hawks (15:59).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(19:04 )<b> 🗺️ </b><b><em>🎤 Where They&apos;ve Been</em></b></p><p>(23:07) <b>🧐 </b><b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on Will Riley, Kyshawn George, Tristan Vukčević, Marvin Bagley III, and Bub Carrington </p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wizards Worst Loss of the Season and Bilal's Injury with Greg Finberg]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Wizards Worst Loss of the Season and Bilal's Injury with Greg Finberg]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>51:32</itunes:duration>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell are joined by Greg Finberg (<a href='https://x.com/GregFinberg'>@GregFinberg</a>) this week, to recap the past week of Wizards games. They kick things off by highlighting Washington&apos;s win over the Bucks which Bilal Coulibaly thrived in (3:54). Speaking of Bilal, he&apos;s injured and will be out for a few weeks. This sparked a discussion on how the team can best develop him going forward now that the injuries have been adding up (10:34).</p><p>From there, the show discusses who they think can fill the Bilal void for the team. One such option could be Will Riley, who Isaac had the chance to speak with earlier this week (24:54). </p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p>(37:24 )<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the highest scorer for each NBA team that played when LeBron&apos;s double-digit scoring streak started</p><p>(47:15) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell are joined by Greg Finberg (<a href='https://x.com/GregFinberg'>@GregFinberg</a>) this week, to recap the past week of Wizards games. They kick things off by highlighting Washington&apos;s win over the Bucks which Bilal Coulibaly thrived in (3:54). Speaking of Bilal, he&apos;s injured and will be out for a few weeks. This sparked a discussion on how the team can best develop him going forward now that the injuries have been adding up (10:34).</p><p>From there, the show discusses who they think can fill the Bilal void for the team. One such option could be Will Riley, who Isaac had the chance to speak with earlier this week (24:54). </p><p>Also on this today&apos;s show:</p><p>(37:24 )<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the highest scorer for each NBA team that played when LeBron&apos;s double-digit scoring streak started</p><p>(47:15) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>SPECIAL EPISODE: Kory Mincy</title>
			<itunes:title>SPECIAL EPISODE: Kory Mincy</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this special episode of the show, Isaac had the opportunity to chat with George Mason Patriots starting point guard, Kory Mincy, to discuss the Patriots historic start to the college basketball season along with the season outlook so far for the team. </p><p>This is just the first taste of the Capital Hoop Caucus&apos; upcoming slate of college hoops coverage!</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this special episode of the show, Isaac had the opportunity to chat with George Mason Patriots starting point guard, Kory Mincy, to discuss the Patriots historic start to the college basketball season along with the season outlook so far for the team. </p><p>This is just the first taste of the Capital Hoop Caucus&apos; upcoming slate of college hoops coverage!</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Eliminated from the NBA Cup, and a Study Shows that Fans Are Losing Sleep After Each Loss</title>
			<itunes:title>Wizards Eliminated from the NBA Cup, and a Study Shows that Fans Are Losing Sleep After Each Loss</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Fresh off the holiday break, Troy, Isaac and Wardell are back and open this week&apos;s show by reflecting upon the Wizards last week of basketball which included the team&apos;s second win of the season (04:09). Together they broke down how the team has been utilizing CJ McCollum after his 46-point performance (7:48) and how that benefits Alex Sarr (12:37).</p><p>From there, they pivot the the WNBA to discuss the results of the recent Lottery, and what the Mystics could do with the #4 overall pick (13:59).</p><p>The show then pivoted back to the Wizards to address Tre Johnson&apos;s injury (18:23).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(25:48) 📓 <b><em>A New Study</em></b><em> </em>from <em>The Lines</em> notes that Wizards fans are losing sleep after each loss</p><p>(31:05) <b>🧐 </b><b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, Cam Whitmore, Bub Carrington, and CJ McCollum</p><p>(40:43) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Fresh off the holiday break, Troy, Isaac and Wardell are back and open this week&apos;s show by reflecting upon the Wizards last week of basketball which included the team&apos;s second win of the season (04:09). Together they broke down how the team has been utilizing CJ McCollum after his 46-point performance (7:48) and how that benefits Alex Sarr (12:37).</p><p>From there, they pivot the the WNBA to discuss the results of the recent Lottery, and what the Mystics could do with the #4 overall pick (13:59).</p><p>The show then pivoted back to the Wizards to address Tre Johnson&apos;s injury (18:23).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(25:48) 📓 <b><em>A New Study</em></b><em> </em>from <em>The Lines</em> notes that Wizards fans are losing sleep after each loss</p><p>(31:05) <b>🧐 </b><b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, Cam Whitmore, Bub Carrington, and CJ McCollum</p><p>(40:43) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Coaching Woes Continue with Neil Dalal</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week&apos;s show, Troy is joined by none other than Neil Dalal (<a href='https://x.com/NeilDalal96'>@NeilDalal96</a>), formerly of Hoop District! Together the two discussed Brian Keefe&apos;s continued coaching woes, Kyshawn George&apos;s growth and even Bub Carrington&apos;s early season regression.</p><p>From there, the two dove into the front office&apos;s handing of the Ryan Rollins situation back in early 2024, and how that paralleled with the team&apos;s overreaction in suspending Neil&apos;s credentials. </p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week&apos;s show, Troy is joined by none other than Neil Dalal (<a href='https://x.com/NeilDalal96'>@NeilDalal96</a>), formerly of Hoop District! Together the two discussed Brian Keefe&apos;s continued coaching woes, Kyshawn George&apos;s growth and even Bub Carrington&apos;s early season regression.</p><p>From there, the two dove into the front office&apos;s handing of the Ryan Rollins situation back in early 2024, and how that paralleled with the team&apos;s overreaction in suspending Neil&apos;s credentials. </p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Continue to Lose, Go-Go Win their Home Opener, and Scouting Draft Prospects with Andrew Sharp</title>
			<itunes:title>Wizards Continue to Lose, Go-Go Win their Home Opener, and Scouting Draft Prospects with Andrew Sharp</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>The Wizards losing streak has reached double digits, so Troy, Isaac and Wardell open this week&apos;s show by breaking what&apos;s been going wrong in DC (3:54). They also give an update on the Capital City Go-Go (18:52), and then check back in on the UMD-Georgetown game (22:49 ). </p><p>From there, they&apos;re joined by Andrew Sharp so that he can provide his thoughts on this young Wizards squad (28:33).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(25:01 )<b> 🗺️ </b><b><em>🎤 Where They&apos;ve Been</em></b></p><p>(1:07:52 ) <b>🧐 </b><b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on the top NCAAM draft prospects</p><p>(1:21:00 )<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the Wizards&apos; leading scorers in their most recent overtime games  </p><p>(1:29:30) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>The Wizards losing streak has reached double digits, so Troy, Isaac and Wardell open this week&apos;s show by breaking what&apos;s been going wrong in DC (3:54). They also give an update on the Capital City Go-Go (18:52), and then check back in on the UMD-Georgetown game (22:49 ). </p><p>From there, they&apos;re joined by Andrew Sharp so that he can provide his thoughts on this young Wizards squad (28:33).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(25:01 )<b> 🗺️ </b><b><em>🎤 Where They&apos;ve Been</em></b></p><p>(1:07:52 ) <b>🧐 </b><b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on the top NCAAM draft prospects</p><p>(1:21:00 )<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the Wizards&apos; leading scorers in their most recent overtime games  </p><p>(1:29:30) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reality Hits the Wizards, the Cam Whitmore Experiment and John Wall's New Role with Michael Lee]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Reality Hits the Wizards, the Cam Whitmore Experiment and John Wall's New Role with Michael Lee]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell kicked off this week&apos;s show by recapping the Wizards ongoing losing streak (3:22) while assessing how a few players on the roster have fared throughout this opening stretch of the season.</p><p>They&apos;re then joined by Michael Lee (<a href='https://x.com/MrMichaelLee'>@MrMichaelLee</a>) of <em>The Washington Post</em> to preview John Wall&apos;s upcoming broadcast debut for Monumental Sports (34:02). The conversation then shifted toward Wall&apos;s overall legacy in DC, and whether he could have his jersey retired by the Wizards no that he&apos;s been reunited with the organization (46:24).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(1:14:57)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the players who have had 40-point games this season</p><p>(1:23:55) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell kicked off this week&apos;s show by recapping the Wizards ongoing losing streak (3:22) while assessing how a few players on the roster have fared throughout this opening stretch of the season.</p><p>They&apos;re then joined by Michael Lee (<a href='https://x.com/MrMichaelLee'>@MrMichaelLee</a>) of <em>The Washington Post</em> to preview John Wall&apos;s upcoming broadcast debut for Monumental Sports (34:02). The conversation then shifted toward Wall&apos;s overall legacy in DC, and whether he could have his jersey retired by the Wizards no that he&apos;s been reunited with the organization (46:24).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(1:14:57)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the players who have had 40-point games this season</p><p>(1:23:55) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Lose a Heartbreaker to Philadelphia with Matt Moore (Hardwood Paroxysm)</title>
			<itunes:title>Wizards Lose a Heartbreaker to Philadelphia with Matt Moore (Hardwood Paroxysm)</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>This week, Troy and Isaac open up the show by discussing Howard Men&apos;s Basketball exhibition game against American University and then the Bison&apos;s open practice with the Capital City Go-Go (1:45). From there, the breakdown the Washington Wizards nail-biting loss to the Philadelphia 76ers (8:34).</p><p>They&apos;re then joined by Matt Moore (@HPBasketball) to discuss to the potential of this current Wizards core (18:47).</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Reacting to the Start of the Wizards Season with Matt Modderno</title>
			<itunes:title>Reacting to the Start of the Wizards Season with Matt Modderno</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>For this week’s show, Wardell, Troy and Isaac were joined by Matt Modderno (<a href='https://x.com/MattModderno?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor'>@MattModderno</a>) of <a href='https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-wizards/'><em>Bleav in Wizards</em></a>, <a href='https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVZQ8DYLIKsQl0YAXvOekIBVyqA_f18Fp'><em>Fear the Podcast</em></a>, and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@departmentofhoops'><em>The Department of Hoops</em></a><em> </em>to review the Washington Wizards season-opening loss to the Bucks (3:05). They discussed Kyshawn George’s breakout performance (5:14), projected Bub Carrington&apos;s development as a floor general (11:07), and debated Alex Sarr’s biggest areas of growth (16:56). </p><p>From there, they gave their opinions of the Wizards&apos; recently unveiled NBA Cup court (31:22) while also discussing a the recent regional match-up between Georgetown and GW (34:33).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(41:15) <b>🧐 </b><b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on the Wizards roster</p><p>(51:27) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press </em></b>on the rest opening week of the rest of the NBA</p><p>(1:04:04)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the current Wizards season opening blocks leaders</p><p>(1:12:47) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2469595/open_sms'>Message the show</a></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>For this week’s show, Wardell, Troy and Isaac were joined by Matt Modderno (<a href='https://x.com/MattModderno?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor'>@MattModderno</a>) of <a href='https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-wizards/'><em>Bleav in Wizards</em></a>, <a href='https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVZQ8DYLIKsQl0YAXvOekIBVyqA_f18Fp'><em>Fear the Podcast</em></a>, and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@departmentofhoops'><em>The Department of Hoops</em></a><em> </em>to review the Washington Wizards season-opening loss to the Bucks (3:05). They discussed Kyshawn George’s breakout performance (5:14), projected Bub Carrington&apos;s development as a floor general (11:07), and debated Alex Sarr’s biggest areas of growth (16:56). </p><p>From there, they gave their opinions of the Wizards&apos; recently unveiled NBA Cup court (31:22) while also discussing a the recent regional match-up between Georgetown and GW (34:33).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(41:15) <b>🧐 </b><b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on the Wizards roster</p><p>(51:27) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press </em></b>on the rest opening week of the rest of the NBA</p><p>(1:04:04)<b> </b><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the current Wizards season opening blocks leaders</p><p>(1:12:47) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2469595/open_sms'>Message the show</a></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Preseason Recap and the State of NBA Media with Mike Prada</title>
			<itunes:title>Wizards Preseason Recap and the State of NBA Media with Mike Prada</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>This week Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by Mike Prada (<a href='https://x.com/mikepradanba?lang=en'>@MikePradaNBA</a>) of <a href='https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/'><em>The Athletic</em></a><em> </em>to recap the Washington Wizards brief preseason (3:05). Together, they gave their thoughts on how the team should adjust given Bub Carrington&apos;s injury (6:06). They also share which players on the Wizards roster they expect to take a leap forward (11:10), as well as which ones they think could be on the trade block (16:44).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(26:25) 🎙️ <b>Special Conversation</b> with Mike Prada on the evolution of NBA Media coverage over the years</p><p>(55:54) 🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on the newest members of the Wizards roster</p><p>(1:10:16) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the current Wizards single-game career scoring highs </p><p>(1:19:24) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>This week Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by Mike Prada (<a href='https://x.com/mikepradanba?lang=en'>@MikePradaNBA</a>) of <a href='https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/'><em>The Athletic</em></a><em> </em>to recap the Washington Wizards brief preseason (3:05). Together, they gave their thoughts on how the team should adjust given Bub Carrington&apos;s injury (6:06). They also share which players on the Wizards roster they expect to take a leap forward (11:10), as well as which ones they think could be on the trade block (16:44).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(26:25) 🎙️ <b>Special Conversation</b> with Mike Prada on the evolution of NBA Media coverage over the years</p><p>(55:54) 🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on the newest members of the Wizards roster</p><p>(1:10:16) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the current Wizards single-game career scoring highs </p><p>(1:19:24) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Promotional Giveaways, Rising Ticket Prices, and Season Predictions with Domo</title>
			<itunes:title>Wizards Promotional Giveaways, Rising Ticket Prices, and Season Predictions with Domo</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>For today&apos;s show, <a href='https://x.com/ikeirieites'>Isaac</a>, <a href='https://x.com/TroyHalibur'>Troy</a> and <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>Wardell</a> are once again joined by <a href='https://x.com/Domo8186'>Domo</a> of <a href='https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/wizards-of-gallery-place/'><em>Wizards of Gallery Place</em></a>! They kick things off by reviewing the Wizards recently announced promotional giveaway schedule for the upcoming season (4:43). They then discuss <a href='https://x.com/ByVarunShankar'>Varun Shankar&apos;s</a> recent article in <a href='https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/10/09/wizards-ticket-prices/'><em>The Washington Post</em></a> which outlined the team&apos;s rise in ticket prices (14:45).</p><p>From there, the crew makes some bold predictions for the 2025 Wizards (29:25).</p><p>(51:42) 📝 <b><em>Spelling Bee</em></b></p><p>(56:29) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> on major NBA predictions and the WNBA Finals</p><p>(1:18:33) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the players listed on the Wizards cap holds </p><p>(1:28:36) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>For today&apos;s show, <a href='https://x.com/ikeirieites'>Isaac</a>, <a href='https://x.com/TroyHalibur'>Troy</a> and <a href='https://x.com/ponaxWardell'>Wardell</a> are once again joined by <a href='https://x.com/Domo8186'>Domo</a> of <a href='https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/wizards-of-gallery-place/'><em>Wizards of Gallery Place</em></a>! They kick things off by reviewing the Wizards recently announced promotional giveaway schedule for the upcoming season (4:43). They then discuss <a href='https://x.com/ByVarunShankar'>Varun Shankar&apos;s</a> recent article in <a href='https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/10/09/wizards-ticket-prices/'><em>The Washington Post</em></a> which outlined the team&apos;s rise in ticket prices (14:45).</p><p>From there, the crew makes some bold predictions for the 2025 Wizards (29:25).</p><p>(51:42) 📝 <b><em>Spelling Bee</em></b></p><p>(56:29) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> on major NBA predictions and the WNBA Finals</p><p>(1:18:33) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the players listed on the Wizards cap holds </p><p>(1:28:36) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wizards Media Day Recap, Previewing the Wizards' Bigs, and a Monumental Sports update with Kyle Wiedie]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Wizards Media Day Recap, Previewing the Wizards' Bigs, and a Monumental Sports update with Kyle Wiedie]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week’s show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by an incredibly special guest, Kyle Weidie - the founder of <em>Truth About It</em> of the former <em>True Hoop Network</em>. They opened up the show by closing out the Wizards Positional Group Previews, focusing on the team&apos;s bigs (7:49), which led into the show opening up the listener mailbag (18:00).</p><p>From there, they discussed Troy and Isaac&apos;s takeaways from Media Day, after which Kyle and Troy reflected on past Media Days and the changing landscape of NBA media access (36:36). They also pay their respects to DC legend Lawrence Moten (1:02:58)</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(1:06:31) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> on other NBA Media Days and the WNBA Finals</p><p>(1:19:31) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the game leading rebounders for Wizards opening day games over the past 12 years</p><p>(1:28:07) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week’s show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by an incredibly special guest, Kyle Weidie - the founder of <em>Truth About It</em> of the former <em>True Hoop Network</em>. They opened up the show by closing out the Wizards Positional Group Previews, focusing on the team&apos;s bigs (7:49), which led into the show opening up the listener mailbag (18:00).</p><p>From there, they discussed Troy and Isaac&apos;s takeaways from Media Day, after which Kyle and Troy reflected on past Media Days and the changing landscape of NBA media access (36:36). They also pay their respects to DC legend Lawrence Moten (1:02:58)</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(1:06:31) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> on other NBA Media Days and the WNBA Finals</p><p>(1:19:31) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the game leading rebounders for Wizards opening day games over the past 12 years</p><p>(1:28:07) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Monumental Sports on the Outs at YouTube TV and Hulu, Will Dawkins' Press Conference, and Previewing the Wizards' Wings]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Monumental Sports on the Outs at YouTube TV and Hulu, Will Dawkins' Press Conference, and Previewing the Wizards' Wings]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week&apos;s show, Troy, Wardell and Isaac open things up by discussing the recent news regarding Monumental Sports Network&apos;s looming departure from YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV (5:54). From there, they recapped Will Dawkins&apos; recent press conference ahead of the Washington Wizards&apos; media day (23:58). </p><p>They then rounded out The Beltway Beat by briefly discussing Ace Bailey&apos;s change in management (34:27), Jordan Poole&apos;s comments on his past teammates (36:13), the Wizards&apos; new jerseys (37:23), Kara Lawson&apos;s new gig (38:01), as well as Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen&apos;s decision to play in Unrivaled (39:02). </p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(41:04) <b><em>Positional Group Preview</em></b><b>  </b>on the Wizards&apos; wings</p><p>(59:47) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> on the WNBA Playoffs</p><p>(1:11:12) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the Wizards opening day starting rosters between 2000 - 2011</p><p>(1:21:56) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week&apos;s show, Troy, Wardell and Isaac open things up by discussing the recent news regarding Monumental Sports Network&apos;s looming departure from YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV (5:54). From there, they recapped Will Dawkins&apos; recent press conference ahead of the Washington Wizards&apos; media day (23:58). </p><p>They then rounded out The Beltway Beat by briefly discussing Ace Bailey&apos;s change in management (34:27), Jordan Poole&apos;s comments on his past teammates (36:13), the Wizards&apos; new jerseys (37:23), Kara Lawson&apos;s new gig (38:01), as well as Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen&apos;s decision to play in Unrivaled (39:02). </p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(41:04) <b><em>Positional Group Preview</em></b><b>  </b>on the Wizards&apos; wings</p><p>(59:47) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> on the WNBA Playoffs</p><p>(1:11:12) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the Wizards opening day starting rosters between 2000 - 2011</p><p>(1:21:56) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Training Camp Expectations and a Special Interview with Luka Garza</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell open this week&apos;s show by reviewing the guards on the Washington Wizards roster, and assessing what each players&apos; expectations are for the coming NBA season (3:28). From there, the crew is joined by D.C. legend and current Boston Celtic, Luka Garza (20:29)! </p><p>Together, they discuss Garza&apos;s deep ties in the DMV, along with his journey from pre-AAU to the University of Iowa, the G-League and the NBA.</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(49:37) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> grading the offseasons of the NBA&apos;s Southeast Division</p><p>(1:05:04) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the players who finished second in WNBA Rookie of the Year voting since 2010</p><p>(1:13:24) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac and Wardell open this week&apos;s show by reviewing the guards on the Washington Wizards roster, and assessing what each players&apos; expectations are for the coming NBA season (3:28). From there, the crew is joined by D.C. legend and current Boston Celtic, Luka Garza (20:29)! </p><p>Together, they discuss Garza&apos;s deep ties in the DMV, along with his journey from pre-AAU to the University of Iowa, the G-League and the NBA.</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(49:37) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> grading the offseasons of the NBA&apos;s Southeast Division</p><p>(1:05:04) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the players who finished second in WNBA Rookie of the Year voting since 2010</p><p>(1:13:24) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Bilal Coulibaly Undergoes Surgery, Mystics Season Review, and Selecting WNBA Awards</title>
			<itunes:title>Bilal Coulibaly Undergoes Surgery, Mystics Season Review, and Selecting WNBA Awards</itunes:title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac, and Wardell start off today&apos;s show by conducting an in-depth review of the Washington Mystics season now that the 2025 WNBA Regular Season has concluded (08:00), while also previewing the teams upcoming offseason (14:26). From there, they discuss the news of Bilal Coulibaly&apos;s injury and how it could affect the Washington Wizards (20:52).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(26:57) 🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on the Mystics roster during the regular Season</p><p>(37:51) 🏆 <b><em>Award Season</em></b> of the 2025 WNBA Season </p><p>(53:18) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> grading the offseasons of the NBA&apos;s Atlantic Division</p><p>(1:18:30) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the WNBA&apos;s All-Time Rookie Scoring Leaders</p><p>(1:25:52) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac, and Wardell start off today&apos;s show by conducting an in-depth review of the Washington Mystics season now that the 2025 WNBA Regular Season has concluded (08:00), while also previewing the teams upcoming offseason (14:26). From there, they discuss the news of Bilal Coulibaly&apos;s injury and how it could affect the Washington Wizards (20:52).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(26:57) 🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b> on the Mystics roster during the regular Season</p><p>(37:51) 🏆 <b><em>Award Season</em></b> of the 2025 WNBA Season </p><p>(53:18) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> grading the offseasons of the NBA&apos;s Atlantic Division</p><p>(1:18:30) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> </em>on the WNBA&apos;s All-Time Rookie Scoring Leaders</p><p>(1:25:52) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mystics Miss out on Playoffs, FIBA EuroBasket Update, Kawhi & Clippers Investigation, and Grading the Central Division's Offseason]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Mystics Miss out on Playoffs, FIBA EuroBasket Update, Kawhi & Clippers Investigation, and Grading the Central Division's Offseason]]></itunes:title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week&apos;s episode Wardell, Troy, and Isaac lead off by discussing the Washington Mystics’ current losing streak (04:19), and project what the team&apos;s future may be (08:58). Also, during the Beltway Beat they discuss Bub Carrington&apos;s new representation (15:47) as well as some changes to the G-League which may affect the Capital City Go-Go (17:19).</p><p>Elsewhere on the show:</p><p>(19:03:) 🏀🌎  <b><em>FIBA AmeriCup and EuroBasket updates </em></b>relating for Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, and Tristan Vukčević</p><p>(38:16) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> discussing the investigation of the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard </p><p>(47:19:) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> grading the offseasons of the NBA&apos;s Central Division</p><p>(1:05:30) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on the former cover athletes of EA&apos;s NCAA March Madness</em></p><p>(1:11:27:) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week&apos;s episode Wardell, Troy, and Isaac lead off by discussing the Washington Mystics’ current losing streak (04:19), and project what the team&apos;s future may be (08:58). Also, during the Beltway Beat they discuss Bub Carrington&apos;s new representation (15:47) as well as some changes to the G-League which may affect the Capital City Go-Go (17:19).</p><p>Elsewhere on the show:</p><p>(19:03:) 🏀🌎  <b><em>FIBA AmeriCup and EuroBasket updates </em></b>relating for Bilal Coulibaly, Alex Sarr, and Tristan Vukčević</p><p>(38:16) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> discussing the investigation of the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard </p><p>(47:19:) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> grading the offseasons of the NBA&apos;s Central Division</p><p>(1:05:30) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on the former cover athletes of EA&apos;s NCAA March Madness</em></p><p>(1:11:27:) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[The UABL's Tournament of Nations with Folarin Campbell]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[The UABL's Tournament of Nations with Folarin Campbell]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week&apos;s episode of the show, listen as Isaac, Troy and Wardell take the Capitol Hoop Caucus on location to the UABL 4th Annual Tournament of Nations at The Bullpen in Washington DC. </p><p>The Caucus described the sights and sounds from this incredible event and were also joined by Team Nigeria Head Coach &amp; Former George Mason Patriot Folarin Campbell to discuss his strategy for the tournament, the tournament itself, and of course some DMV basketball lore.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[John Wall's Retirement, the Mystics' Slide, and the UABL's Tournament of Nations with Michael Sykes, II & Steve Kolawole]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[John Wall's Retirement, the Mystics' Slide, and the UABL's Tournament of Nations with Michael Sykes, II & Steve Kolawole]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this week&apos;s jam-packed, Wardell, Isaac and Troy are joined by Michael Sykes, II of <em>Business of Fashion</em> to celebrate the legacy of John Wall following his official retirement announcement (04:03). Together they reflect on Wall’s unforgettable impact on the DC community, and make the case for retiring his jersey (19:14).</p><p>After that, they discuss the Mystics&apos; recent slide (31:45) along with providing an update to the WNBA&apos;s Rookie of the Year race (39:00).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(41:45) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> grading the offseasons of the NBA&apos;s Northwest Division</p><p>(1:00:44:)<b>🎙️ </b><b><em>Guest Interview</em></b><em> with Steve Kolawole to preview tomorrow&apos;s UABL Tournament of Nations</em></p><p>(1:11:54) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on the teammates who were second in points per game every year John Wall played for the Wizards</em></p><p>(1:20:02) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this week&apos;s jam-packed, Wardell, Isaac and Troy are joined by Michael Sykes, II of <em>Business of Fashion</em> to celebrate the legacy of John Wall following his official retirement announcement (04:03). Together they reflect on Wall’s unforgettable impact on the DC community, and make the case for retiring his jersey (19:14).</p><p>After that, they discuss the Mystics&apos; recent slide (31:45) along with providing an update to the WNBA&apos;s Rookie of the Year race (39:00).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(41:45) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> grading the offseasons of the NBA&apos;s Northwest Division</p><p>(1:00:44:)<b>🎙️ </b><b><em>Guest Interview</em></b><em> with Steve Kolawole to preview tomorrow&apos;s UABL Tournament of Nations</em></p><p>(1:11:54) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on the teammates who were second in points per game every year John Wall played for the Wizards</em></p><p>(1:20:02) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonia Citron's Rookie of the Year Case, Mystics Roster Movement, and the Wizards Schedule Release]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Sonia Citron's Rookie of the Year Case, Mystics Roster Movement, and the Wizards Schedule Release]]></itunes:title>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy is back! And he&apos;s joined by Isaac and Wardell to breakdown the Mystics 1-2 week (03:08), while pleading Sonia Citron&apos;s case for WNBA Rookie of the Year (07:26). From there, the gang also addresses some of the Mystics roster decisions (12:08) along with addressing some of the rumors which led to Alysha Clark requesting a trade from the Storm (15:37).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(20:25) 📅 <b><em>Wizards&apos; Schedule Reveal</em></b></p><p>(22:21) 🏀🌎  <b><em>FIBA AmeriCup and EuroBasket updates </em></b>relating to the Wizards</p><p>(25:56) 🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b><em> </em>on Jade Melbourne, Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, Sug Sutton, Jacy Sheldon, and Emily Engstler</p><p>(36:23) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> grading the offseasons of the NBA&apos;s Pacific Division</p><p>(50:19) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on past season Wizards season opener opponents</em></p><p>(1:00:03) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Mystics Trade Aaliyah Edwards and Brittney Sykes, Wizards Re-Unite with Anthony Gill, and a Go-Go Trade with Jenn Hatfield</title>
			<itunes:title>Mystics Trade Aaliyah Edwards and Brittney Sykes, Wizards Re-Unite with Anthony Gill, and a Go-Go Trade with Jenn Hatfield</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On today&apos;s show, Isaac and Wardell break down the Washington Mystics’ busy trade deadline moves: sending Brittney Sykes to Seattle (03:44) and Aaliyah Edwards to Connecticut (11:14) with expert insight from Jenn Hatfield!</p><p>From there, the two discuss the Washington Wizards&apos; decision to waive Jaylen Martin (23:45) and re-sign Anthony Gill (27:23), along with the Go-Go&apos;s addition of high-flyer Alondes Williams (37:59).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(41:22) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> grading the offseasons of the NBA&apos;s Southwest Division</p><p>(56:35) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On today&apos;s show, Isaac and Wardell break down the Washington Mystics’ busy trade deadline moves: sending Brittney Sykes to Seattle (03:44) and Aaliyah Edwards to Connecticut (11:14) with expert insight from Jenn Hatfield!</p><p>From there, the two discuss the Washington Wizards&apos; decision to waive Jaylen Martin (23:45) and re-sign Anthony Gill (27:23), along with the Go-Go&apos;s addition of high-flyer Alondes Williams (37:59).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(41:22) <b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> grading the offseasons of the NBA&apos;s Southwest Division</p><p>(56:35) <b>⏱️</b><b><em> The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Gilbert Arenas Arrested, Mystics Lose a Nail-Biter to Golden State, and Kyshawn George Playing in the FIBA AmeriCup</title>
			<itunes:title>Gilbert Arenas Arrested, Mystics Lose a Nail-Biter to Golden State, and Kyshawn George Playing in the FIBA AmeriCup</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this episode, Wardell and Isaac cover the Mystics&apos; recent five-game homestand, including a heartbreaking one-point loss to the Golden State Valkyries (03:43). From there, they address the looming WNBA trade deadline, debate whether Washington should make a move (14:58).</p><p>The two also discuss the news of Gilbert Arenas&apos;<b> </b>arrest (24:45).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(40:13) 🏀🌎 <em>Kyshawn George will be playing in the FIBA AmeriCup</em></p><p>(44:26) 🏀🌍<em> Which Wizards players may play in FIBA EuroBasket?</em></p><p>(51:42) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on League-Leaders from the 2024-&apos;25 NBA Regular Season</em></p><p>(55:39) <b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this episode, Wardell and Isaac cover the Mystics&apos; recent five-game homestand, including a heartbreaking one-point loss to the Golden State Valkyries (03:43). From there, they address the looming WNBA trade deadline, debate whether Washington should make a move (14:58).</p><p>The two also discuss the news of Gilbert Arenas&apos;<b> </b>arrest (24:45).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(40:13) 🏀🌎 <em>Kyshawn George will be playing in the FIBA AmeriCup</em></p><p>(44:26) 🏀🌍<em> Which Wizards players may play in FIBA EuroBasket?</em></p><p>(51:42) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on League-Leaders from the 2024-&apos;25 NBA Regular Season</em></p><p>(55:39) <b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Buyout Marcus Smart, Mystics Fall to the Sparks, and Sounds From Summer League with Josh Oduro, Chris Miles, and Carlo Jiménez</title>
			<itunes:title>Wizards Buyout Marcus Smart, Mystics Fall to the Sparks, and Sounds From Summer League with Josh Oduro, Chris Miles, and Carlo Jiménez</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Isaac Agyekum-Harris flies solo for this week&apos;s episode, and he leads off the show by recapping the Mystics performances during WNBA All-Star Weekend (02:45) along with the Wizards recent contract buyouts (08:54). </p><p>He is then joined by Charlotte Hornets Summer League champion, and DMV native, Josh Oduro (12:36)! Together the two discuss to break down his championship run, share locker room stories, and weigh in on the Wizards vs. Hornets young core debate.</p><p>Plus, WNBA All-Star Weekend recap, Mystics updates, and exclusive insights from NBA TV’s Chris Miles and Clippers broadcaster Carlo Jiménez. </p><p>(33:42)<b>🎙️ </b><b><em>Guest Interview</em></b><em> with NBA TV&apos;s Chris Miles</em></p><p>(39:02)<b>🎙️ </b><b><em>Guest Interview</em></b><em> with</em> <em>Carlo Jiménez of the L.A. Clippers</em></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Isaac Agyekum-Harris flies solo for this week&apos;s episode, and he leads off the show by recapping the Mystics performances during WNBA All-Star Weekend (02:45) along with the Wizards recent contract buyouts (08:54). </p><p>He is then joined by Charlotte Hornets Summer League champion, and DMV native, Josh Oduro (12:36)! Together the two discuss to break down his championship run, share locker room stories, and weigh in on the Wizards vs. Hornets young core debate.</p><p>Plus, WNBA All-Star Weekend recap, Mystics updates, and exclusive insights from NBA TV’s Chris Miles and Clippers broadcaster Carlo Jiménez. </p><p>(33:42)<b>🎙️ </b><b><em>Guest Interview</em></b><em> with NBA TV&apos;s Chris Miles</em></p><p>(39:02)<b>🎙️ </b><b><em>Guest Interview</em></b><em> with</em> <em>Carlo Jiménez of the L.A. Clippers</em></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Mystics All-Star Preview, Wizards Summer League Takeaways, and 2026 NBA Draft Update with Fran Fraschilla</title>
			<itunes:title>Mystics All-Star Preview, Wizards Summer League Takeaways, and 2026 NBA Draft Update with Fran Fraschilla</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On today&apos;s show, Isaac and Wardell discuss Isaac&apos;s key takeaways from his trip to watch the Wizards at this year&apos;s NBA Summer League! From there, the two recap the last week of Mystics basketball (18:27) while also previewing WNBA All-Star Weekend (24:20) - with Washington now having three All-Stars on Team Clark.</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show: </p><p>(30:04) 📰 <b><em>Full Court Press</em></b><em> discussing WNBA CBA Negotiations and NBA Expansion possibilities </em></p><p>(56:38) 👑 <b><em>King of the Court</em></b><em> of 2025 WNBA All-Stars</em></p><p>(01:04:37) <b>🎙️ </b><b><em>Guest Interview</em></b><em> with Fran Fraschilla</em></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On today&apos;s show, Isaac and Wardell discuss Isaac&apos;s key takeaways from his trip to watch the Wizards at this year&apos;s NBA Summer League! From there, the two recap the last week of Mystics basketball (18:27) while also previewing WNBA All-Star Weekend (24:20) - with Washington now having three All-Stars on Team Clark.</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show: </p><p>(30:04) 📰 <b><em>Full Court Press</em></b><em> discussing WNBA CBA Negotiations and NBA Expansion possibilities </em></p><p>(56:38) 👑 <b><em>King of the Court</em></b><em> of 2025 WNBA All-Stars</em></p><p>(01:04:37) <b>🎙️ </b><b><em>Guest Interview</em></b><em> with Fran Fraschilla</em></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Kiki and Sonia are All-Stars, the Wizards Trade for Cam Whitmore and Ship Out Kelly Olynyk</title>
			<itunes:title>Kiki and Sonia are All-Stars, the Wizards Trade for Cam Whitmore and Ship Out Kelly Olynyk</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Isaac, Troy, and Wardell lead off the latest episode of the show by recapping the last week of Mystics basketball, which leads to a discussion surrounding the team&apos;s two rookie all-stars: Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron (09:35). After that, the crew breaks down the Wizards recent trade with the Rockets to bring home DMV-native Cam Whitmore (21:41). They also discuss Washington&apos;s decision to move Kelly Olynyk to San Antonio (28:14).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(35:53) 👑 <b><em>King of the Court</em></b><em> of all-time Las Vegas Summer League players</em></p><p>(49:05) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on the past Summer League scoring leaders</em></p><p>(59:38) <b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Isaac, Troy, and Wardell lead off the latest episode of the show by recapping the last week of Mystics basketball, which leads to a discussion surrounding the team&apos;s two rookie all-stars: Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron (09:35). After that, the crew breaks down the Wizards recent trade with the Rockets to bring home DMV-native Cam Whitmore (21:41). They also discuss Washington&apos;s decision to move Kelly Olynyk to San Antonio (28:14).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(35:53) 👑 <b><em>King of the Court</em></b><em> of all-time Las Vegas Summer League players</em></p><p>(49:05) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on the past Summer League scoring leaders</em></p><p>(59:38) <b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Make a Trade, Mystics Fall to the Wings, and NBA Free Agency Review with Big Pooh</title>
			<itunes:title>Wizards Make a Trade, Mystics Fall to the Wings, and NBA Free Agency Review with Big Pooh</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac, and Wardell open up today&apos;s show by breaking down the Mystics&apos; recent loss to the Dallas Wings. They are then joined by DMV Legend, Big Pooh of <em>Little Brother</em>, to review the Wizards&apos; recent trade (10:35) and what their next offseason moves could be (23:10). From there, the group provides their analysis on which franchises Washington should be learning from (29:51).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(35:01) 📰 <b><em>Full Court Press</em></b><em> reviewing the biggest moves so far during free agency</em></p><p>(1:03:28) 📋 <b><em>Mini Draft Board</em></b><em> of all 2025 NBA Free Agents</em></p><p>(1:19:00) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on the Wizards top free agency signings since 2012</em></p><p>(1:29:36) <b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac, and Wardell open up today&apos;s show by breaking down the Mystics&apos; recent loss to the Dallas Wings. They are then joined by DMV Legend, Big Pooh of <em>Little Brother</em>, to review the Wizards&apos; recent trade (10:35) and what their next offseason moves could be (23:10). From there, the group provides their analysis on which franchises Washington should be learning from (29:51).</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(35:01) 📰 <b><em>Full Court Press</em></b><em> reviewing the biggest moves so far during free agency</em></p><p>(1:03:28) 📋 <b><em>Mini Draft Board</em></b><em> of all 2025 NBA Free Agents</em></p><p>(1:19:00) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on the Wizards top free agency signings since 2012</em></p><p>(1:29:36) <b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Grading the Wizards' Draft, Summer League Forecasting, and Shakira Austin's Dominance with Greg Finberg]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Grading the Wizards' Draft, Summer League Forecasting, and Shakira Austin's Dominance with Greg Finberg]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week’s episode, Isaac, Troy, and Wardell break down the Wizards’ 2025 NBA Draft haul with special guest Greg Finberg (The Wizards Podcast, Bullets Forever, The Daily Collegian). From Trey Johnson’s upside to Jamir Watkins’ dog mentality, the crew is grading picks, dissecting strategy, and forecasting Summer League standouts.</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(22:44) 🌧️ <b><em>Summer Forecast</em></b><em> on the Wizards&apos; upcoming Summer League</em></p><p>(44:06) 🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b><em> on Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron, and Aaliyah Edwards</em></p><p>(1:00:00) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on the Wizards 1st round picks between 1980-2000</em></p><p>(1:11:09) <b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week’s episode, Isaac, Troy, and Wardell break down the Wizards’ 2025 NBA Draft haul with special guest Greg Finberg (The Wizards Podcast, Bullets Forever, The Daily Collegian). From Trey Johnson’s upside to Jamir Watkins’ dog mentality, the crew is grading picks, dissecting strategy, and forecasting Summer League standouts.</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>(22:44) 🌧️ <b><em>Summer Forecast</em></b><em> on the Wizards&apos; upcoming Summer League</em></p><p>(44:06) 🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b><em> on Shakira Austin, Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron, and Aaliyah Edwards</em></p><p>(1:00:00) <b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on the Wizards 1st round picks between 1980-2000</em></p><p>(1:11:09) <b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Wizards Select Tre Johnson and Trade Back for Will Riley with Domo</title>
			<itunes:title>The Wizards Select Tre Johnson and Trade Back for Will Riley with Domo</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>41:31</itunes:duration>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac, and Wardell are joined once again by Domo to break down the Washington Wizards’ 2025 NBA Draft picks — Trey Johnson at No. 6 and Will Riley at No. 21. The crew provides their instant reactions, player comps (Booker? Ray Allen?), and what these picks mean for the rebuild. Plus, a draft-themed spelling bee.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Troy, Isaac, and Wardell are joined once again by Domo to break down the Washington Wizards’ 2025 NBA Draft picks — Trey Johnson at No. 6 and Will Riley at No. 21. The crew provides their instant reactions, player comps (Booker? Ray Allen?), and what these picks mean for the rebuild. Plus, a draft-themed spelling bee.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Jordan Poole Trade Reactions and Eastern Conference Draft Night Forecasts with CJ Holmes, Bobby Manning and Andres Lopez</title>
			<itunes:title>Jordan Poole Trade Reactions and Eastern Conference Draft Night Forecasts with CJ Holmes, Bobby Manning and Andres Lopez</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this special episode of the show, Isaac and Wardell provide their immediate reactions to the Wizards’ shocking trade sending Jordan Poole to New Orleans, while also breaking down what it means for Washington’s rebuild. They&apos;re then joined by C.J. Holmes, Bobby Manning, and Andres Lopez to gain further insights around the Eastern Conference ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft!</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this special episode of the show, Isaac and Wardell provide their immediate reactions to the Wizards’ shocking trade sending Jordan Poole to New Orleans, while also breaking down what it means for Washington’s rebuild. They&apos;re then joined by C.J. Holmes, Bobby Manning, and Andres Lopez to gain further insights around the Eastern Conference ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft!</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wizards Draft Rumblings, Ace Bailey Drama & Secret Workouts Revealed]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Wizards Draft Rumblings, Ace Bailey Drama & Secret Workouts Revealed]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jun 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>It’s Draft Week in the NBA, and the District is buzzing at the prospect of all potential outcomes! So Troy, Isaac, and Wardell take a dive deep into the Wizards’ high-stakes strategy—are they trading up for Dillon Harper? Is Ace Bailey angling for Brooklyn or D.C.? And what’s the real story behind that hush-hush workout with Jeremiah Fears?</p><p>Also on the show: </p><p>📋 <b><em>Draft Off </em></b><em>of all-time Wizards players, with a twist</em></p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on the 2015 NBA Draft</em></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>It’s Draft Week in the NBA, and the District is buzzing at the prospect of all potential outcomes! So Troy, Isaac, and Wardell take a dive deep into the Wizards’ high-stakes strategy—are they trading up for Dillon Harper? Is Ace Bailey angling for Brooklyn or D.C.? And what’s the real story behind that hush-hush workout with Jeremiah Fears?</p><p>Also on the show: </p><p>📋 <b><em>Draft Off </em></b><em>of all-time Wizards players, with a twist</em></p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on the 2015 NBA Draft</em></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>New Wizards City Edition Jerseys, the Mystics week off, and WNBA Awards Tracker with Josh Valdez</title>
			<itunes:title>New Wizards City Edition Jerseys, the Mystics week off, and WNBA Awards Tracker with Josh Valdez</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this jam-packed episode, Isaac, Troy, and Wardell are joined by special guest Josh Valdez of <em>Clutch Points</em> to recap the Mystics&apos; dominant win over the Connecticut Sun last week. They also applaud the recent praise which Washington&apos;s young core has garnered from the national media. From there, the group makes their early selections for the WNBA Awards, now that we&apos;ve hit the 1/4 mark of the season.</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>🌧️ <b><em>Summer Forecast</em></b><em> on what the future may hold for Wizards vets</em></p><p>🔺 <b><em>Inverted Funnel Building</em></b><em> of the Wizards past City Edition Jerseys</em></p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on past NBA Playoff Assist Leaders</em></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this jam-packed episode, Isaac, Troy, and Wardell are joined by special guest Josh Valdez of <em>Clutch Points</em> to recap the Mystics&apos; dominant win over the Connecticut Sun last week. They also applaud the recent praise which Washington&apos;s young core has garnered from the national media. From there, the group makes their early selections for the WNBA Awards, now that we&apos;ve hit the 1/4 mark of the season.</p><p>Also on today&apos;s show:</p><p>🌧️ <b><em>Summer Forecast</em></b><em> on what the future may hold for Wizards vets</em></p><p>🔺 <b><em>Inverted Funnel Building</em></b><em> of the Wizards past City Edition Jerseys</em></p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on past NBA Playoff Assist Leaders</em></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Kiki Iriafen wins WNBA Rookie of the Month, Wizards Draft Boards, and Reacting to the NBA Finals with Kelsey Nicole Nelson</title>
			<itunes:title>Kiki Iriafen wins WNBA Rookie of the Month, Wizards Draft Boards, and Reacting to the NBA Finals with Kelsey Nicole Nelson</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On the latest episode of the show, Wardell, Troy, and Isaac are joined by special guest Kelsey Nicole Nelson to break down the Washington Mystics&apos; gritty start to the season, spotlighting standout rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. Together, they all discuss the team&apos;s budding culture, coaching, and Kiki Iriafen&apos;s Rookie of the Month win.</p><p>Also on the show:</p><p>🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b><em> on Brittney Sykes, Kiki Iriafen, and Sonia Citron</em></p><p>📋 <b><em>Mini Draft Board</em></b><em> of who the Wizards should look to draft at picks 6 &amp; 18</em></p><p>📰 <b><em>Full Court Press</em></b><em> reacting to the Pacers&apos; stunning win over the Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals</em></p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on past WNBA Rookie of the Month winners</em></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On the latest episode of the show, Wardell, Troy, and Isaac are joined by special guest Kelsey Nicole Nelson to break down the Washington Mystics&apos; gritty start to the season, spotlighting standout rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. Together, they all discuss the team&apos;s budding culture, coaching, and Kiki Iriafen&apos;s Rookie of the Month win.</p><p>Also on the show:</p><p>🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b><em> on Brittney Sykes, Kiki Iriafen, and Sonia Citron</em></p><p>📋 <b><em>Mini Draft Board</em></b><em> of who the Wizards should look to draft at picks 6 &amp; 18</em></p><p>📰 <b><em>Full Court Press</em></b><em> reacting to the Pacers&apos; stunning win over the Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals</em></p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on past WNBA Rookie of the Month winners</em></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Wizards Draft Tiers and the Mystics Crunch Time Performances with Kevin Folli</title>
			<itunes:title>Wizards Draft Tiers and the Mystics Crunch Time Performances with Kevin Folli</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On the latest episode of the show Troy, Isaac and Wardell start off by providing an update on the Washington Mystics&apos; season, highlighting the team&apos;s standout players and analyzing their turnover troubles. The crew then discusses the Georgetown Hoya&apos;s men&apos;s basketball schedule for the 2025-&apos;26 season, along with a key departure from the Howard Bison men&apos;s coaching staff.</p><p>They&apos;re then joined by special guest, Kevin Folli (a.k.a. Wizards Film Room), to break down some draft tiers!</p><p>Also on the show:</p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on past season Wizards draftees</em></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On the latest episode of the show Troy, Isaac and Wardell start off by providing an update on the Washington Mystics&apos; season, highlighting the team&apos;s standout players and analyzing their turnover troubles. The crew then discusses the Georgetown Hoya&apos;s men&apos;s basketball schedule for the 2025-&apos;26 season, along with a key departure from the Howard Bison men&apos;s coaching staff.</p><p>They&apos;re then joined by special guest, Kevin Folli (a.k.a. Wizards Film Room), to break down some draft tiers!</p><p>Also on the show:</p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on past season Wizards draftees</em></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mystics' Rising Rookies, Gonzaga High's Latest Hire, and NBA Playoff Pandemonium with Carita Parks]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Mystics' Rising Rookies, Gonzaga High's Latest Hire, and NBA Playoff Pandemonium with Carita Parks]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 24 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Isaac, Troy, and Wardell lead off today&apos;s show by breaking down Gonzaga College High School’s seismic coaching hire: Keith Urgo. The crew is then joined by the incredible Carita Parks of Double Take Sports to talk Wizards rookies Alex Sarr and Bub Carrington making NBA All-Rookie teams, and what’s next for DC’s young core.</p><p>Also on the show:</p><p>🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b><em> on Brittney Sykes, Kiki Iriafen, and Sonia Citron</em></p><p>📰 <b><em>Full Court Press</em></b><em> updating you all on the NBA Playoffs</em></p><p>👀 <b><em>From My Eyes</em></b><em> on Sonia Citron&apos;s blazing start</em></p><p>🎶 <b><em>Karaoke Tribute </em></b><em>to Nikola Jokic</em></p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on past season Wizards on NBA All-Rookie Teams</em></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Isaac, Troy, and Wardell lead off today&apos;s show by breaking down Gonzaga College High School’s seismic coaching hire: Keith Urgo. The crew is then joined by the incredible Carita Parks of Double Take Sports to talk Wizards rookies Alex Sarr and Bub Carrington making NBA All-Rookie teams, and what’s next for DC’s young core.</p><p>Also on the show:</p><p>🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b><em> on Brittney Sykes, Kiki Iriafen, and Sonia Citron</em></p><p>📰 <b><em>Full Court Press</em></b><em> updating you all on the NBA Playoffs</em></p><p>👀 <b><em>From My Eyes</em></b><em> on Sonia Citron&apos;s blazing start</em></p><p>🎶 <b><em>Karaoke Tribute </em></b><em>to Nikola Jokic</em></p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on past season Wizards on NBA All-Rookie Teams</em></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Mystics Ignite in their Season Opener, Wizards Plot their Offseason Path, and the NBA Playoffs with Ben Becker</title>
			<itunes:title>Mystics Ignite in their Season Opener, Wizards Plot their Offseason Path, and the NBA Playoffs with Ben Becker</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this week&apos;s episode, Troy, Wardell, and Isaac break down the Washington Mystics&apos; season-opening win over the Atlanta Dream, highlighting a standout performance from Brittney Sykes. They&apos;re then joined by Ben Becker, of Bullets Forever, to discuss how the NBA Draft Lottery has affected Washington Wizards fans.</p><p>Also on the show: </p><p>🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b><em> on potential draftees for the 18th pick</em></p><p>📰 <b><em>Full Court Press</em></b><em> updating you all on the NBA Playoffs</em></p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on past season opening Mystics performances</em></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this week&apos;s episode, Troy, Wardell, and Isaac break down the Washington Mystics&apos; season-opening win over the Atlanta Dream, highlighting a standout performance from Brittney Sykes. They&apos;re then joined by Ben Becker, of Bullets Forever, to discuss how the NBA Draft Lottery has affected Washington Wizards fans.</p><p>Also on the show: </p><p>🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b><em> on potential draftees for the 18th pick</em></p><p>📰 <b><em>Full Court Press</em></b><em> updating you all on the NBA Playoffs</em></p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b><em> on past season opening Mystics performances</em></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>NBA Draft Lottery Reactions with Andrew Sharp</title>
			<itunes:title>NBA Draft Lottery Reactions with Andrew Sharp</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Isaac, Troy and Wardell are back with a special episode that provides their real-time reactions to the results of 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, with a very special guest, Andrew Sharp!</p><p>In this episode, they discuss:</p><p>🎰 The surprising lottery outcome and its implications</p><p>🧙‍♂️ Whether the Wizards benefited from Ethical tanking</p><p>🧐 Prospects for the Washington&apos;s sixth pick and potential draft strategies</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>Isaac, Troy and Wardell are back with a special episode that provides their real-time reactions to the results of 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, with a very special guest, Andrew Sharp!</p><p>In this episode, they discuss:</p><p>🎰 The surprising lottery outcome and its implications</p><p>🧙‍♂️ Whether the Wizards benefited from Ethical tanking</p><p>🧐 Prospects for the Washington&apos;s sixth pick and potential draft strategies</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Mystics Preseason Recap, Hoping for Cooper Flagg, and NBA Playoff Surprises</title>
			<itunes:title>Mystics Preseason Recap, Hoping for Cooper Flagg, and NBA Playoff Surprises</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On today&apos;s show Troy, Isaac, and Wardell reflect on the Washington Mystics&apos; 0-2 preseason, while also discussing the wild ride that has been the second round of the NBA Playoffs. And since we&apos;re only a few days away from the NBA Lottery, the crew takes a deeper examination on Cooper Flagg by comparing him to other top draft prospects of the past.</p><p>Also on the show:</p><p>🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b><em> on the Mystics&apos; roster</em></p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On today&apos;s show Troy, Isaac, and Wardell reflect on the Washington Mystics&apos; 0-2 preseason, while also discussing the wild ride that has been the second round of the NBA Playoffs. And since we&apos;re only a few days away from the NBA Lottery, the crew takes a deeper examination on Cooper Flagg by comparing him to other top draft prospects of the past.</p><p>Also on the show:</p><p>🧐 <b><em>Scouting Report</em></b><em> on the Mystics&apos; roster</em></p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mystics Injuries, A Shift in the Wizards' Culture, & Weighing the NBA Awards Winners]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Mystics Injuries, A Shift in the Wizards' Culture, & Weighing the NBA Awards Winners]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week&apos;s show, Wardell, Isaac, and Troy break down the Washington Mystics&apos; injury report ahead of the teams first preseason game, while providing a Scouting Report on key players like Shakira Austin and Brittney Sykes. They also gauge the NBA awards winners —including Alex Sarr missing out on Rookie of the Year—and how the Washington Wizards are shifting their developmental process.</p><p>Also on the show:</p><p><b>👨‍⚖️ </b><b><em>Takin&apos; it to the Courts</em></b><em> </em>on NBA Awards winners</p><p>🎡 <b>Spin the Roundball Wheel</b><em> </em>for the NBA Playoffs</p><p><b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> on the WNBA&apos;s top storylines</p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>On this week&apos;s show, Wardell, Isaac, and Troy break down the Washington Mystics&apos; injury report ahead of the teams first preseason game, while providing a Scouting Report on key players like Shakira Austin and Brittney Sykes. They also gauge the NBA awards winners —including Alex Sarr missing out on Rookie of the Year—and how the Washington Wizards are shifting their developmental process.</p><p>Also on the show:</p><p><b>👨‍⚖️ </b><b><em>Takin&apos; it to the Courts</em></b><em> </em>on NBA Awards winners</p><p>🎡 <b>Spin the Roundball Wheel</b><em> </em>for the NBA Playoffs</p><p><b>📰 </b><b><em>Full Court Press</em></b> on the WNBA&apos;s top storylines</p><p><b><em>🎤 Trivia Time from the Line</em></b></p><p><b><em>⏱️ The Last Shot</em></b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Blake Harper's Transfer Talk, Troy Weaver's Departure, and a Capital Classic Preview with Jordan Scott]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Blake Harper's Transfer Talk, Troy Weaver's Departure, and a Capital Classic Preview with Jordan Scott]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>From Blake Harper’s potential transfer from Howard to Creighton, to a fiery Capital Classic preview featuring Michigan State-bound star, Jordan Scott - Troy, Isaac and Wardell take another deep dive into the biggest basketball stories in the DMV.</p><p>Plus, they react to Troy Weaver’s departure from the Wizards and his impact on scouting in D.C. And they close out the show with some Trivia Time from the Line with special guest Jordan Scott!</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>From Blake Harper’s potential transfer from Howard to Creighton, to a fiery Capital Classic preview featuring Michigan State-bound star, Jordan Scott - Troy, Isaac and Wardell take another deep dive into the biggest basketball stories in the DMV.</p><p>Plus, they react to Troy Weaver’s departure from the Wizards and his impact on scouting in D.C. And they close out the show with some Trivia Time from the Line with special guest Jordan Scott!</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[WNBA Draft Grades, Wizards Lottery Wishes & a Look Around the Association]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[WNBA Draft Grades, Wizards Lottery Wishes & a Look Around the Association]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p>In the very first episode of <em>Capital Hoop Caucus</em> — your new Saturday morning hoops fix covering all things DMV basketball — Troy, Isaac, Wardell, and special guest Domo kick things off with:</p><p> 🔁 A season recap on the 17-win Wizards<br/> 🧠 Draft-day forecast for the Mystics<br/> 📈 Rookie Scouting Report<br/> 📝 A Spelling Bee Showdown (yes, seriously)<br/> 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line<br/> 🔥 And close it out with The Last Shot</p><p>It’s basketball with beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Capital Hoop Caucus Preview</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469595/fan_mail/new">Send us a text</a></p><p><b>Join us on the pursuit to become DC’s preeminent basketball show covering all levels of the sport across DC, Maryland and Virginia!</b></p><p><b><em>It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.</em></b></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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