Capital Hoop Caucus

On today's show Troy, Isaac and Wardell opened with a very brief recap of the Washington Wizards' week (3:36), which led to all of them sharing their opinions on Anthony Davis' recent comments about the Wizards franchise (6:49).From there, the crew addressed Jake Fishers recent report that 8-12 head coaching positions could change this offseason, and gauged whether Washington's current coach Brian Keefe could be one (14:44).Later in the show, after a pivot over to the WNBA, the Caucus circled back on the Washington Mystics' recent decision to fire Jamila Wideman (23:44) before then previewing the upcoming WNBA Draft (34:34).Also on this today's show:(44:34) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the the players who have averaged the most rebounds per game over their first 10 games in their NBA/ABA career(54:15) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Troy and Wardell kicked off today's show with Kyle Goon (@kylegoon) of The Baltimore Banner as they gave their thoughts on the internet's reaction to the Wizards' April Fool's joke (2:22).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).Also on this today's show:(34:52) 📰 Full Court Press on the WNBA Expansion Draft(1:02:37) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the highest career scorers in NCAAM Tournament History(1:08:14) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Read more of Kyle's Work at The Baltimore Banner: https://www.thebanner.com/author/kyle-goon/_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Troy, Isaac and Wardell were joined by special guest Bijan Todd (@bijan_todd) 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).From there, the Caucus gave their thoughts on the team's cherry blossom jerseys (20:56).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).Also on this today's show:(33:07) 📰 Full Court Press on the NBA's decision to explore league expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas(37:06) 📰 Full Court Press on the NBA's proposed plans to resolve their current tanking problem(56:03) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the most recent Washington Wizards to record a 25+ point and 15+ rebound game(1:08:13) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textOn this today's show Troy, Wardell and Isaac were once again joined by Tyler (@WonzoTV) to first recap the Wizards second straight loss to the Detroit Pistons (3:43).Their conversation then pivoted to Wizards Twitter's recent reaction to David Aldridge's post (10:54), before providing a comprehensive breakdown of the top NBA Draft prospects in the NCAAM Tournament (15:06).They then gave an injury update for Anthony Davis (27:57), and later broke down the details of the new WNBA CBA (30:53)Also on this today's show:(48:15) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the players who have scored the most points in their career against the Wizards franchise(57:01) ⏱️ The Last Shot_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy 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's recent sweep of the MEAC (2:00) with both their men's and women's team making their respective tournaments. That led to a reflection of selection committee's treatment of HBCUs (3:31), and a preview of the Bison's men's opponent UMBC (8:02).From there, the crew previewed UVA and VCU's tournament (12:04), while then providing their players to watch from the DMV in the tourney (19:37).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).It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textWelp. 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).From there, the crew opened up the mailbag to answer some of your burning questions (22:25)._______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy, Isaac and Wardell opened up today's show with some show news that you're not going to want to miss (1:30)!They then began breaking down the Wizards most recent losses, beginning first with the team's loss to the Raptors (3:20). From there, they recapped to loss to both the Rockets (6:11) and Magic (22:34).After the first break, the Caucus then gave their expectations for Trae Young'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).Also on today's show:(40:41) 🧐 Scouting Report on Will Riley, Kyshawn George, Tre Johnson, Bub Carrington and Julian Reese_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy and Wardell lead off today'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' continued development (3:32), Kyshawn George's February struggles (:), and Trae Young's looming Wizards debut (13:42).They also discussed the Washington's recent decision to convert Tristan Vukčević's contract to a multi-year deal (15:26).From there, Troy and Wardell discuss Bleacher Report'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 Silver Bulletin's latest NBA Future of the Franchise Rankings (27:49).It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy was joined by Tony East (@TonyREast) of Locked on Pacers 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). Together, the two also discuss the difference in covering last season's Pacers team - which went to the NBA Finals last season - and this season's (9:42).From there, Isaac joins the show to give further account of his on-site experience of this year's all-star weekend (22:47)_______Read Tony's Work at Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonyeast/_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textTroy, Isaac and Wardell open up this Wizards Wednesday show by reviewing the team's recent roster moves which include: waiving Dante Exum (2:22), assessing D'Angelo Russell's future (4:20), and the introduction of Jaden Hardy (6:47).The crew then briefly recaps the Wizards recent losses to the Nets and Heat, and give their thoughts on NBA Twitter's meltdown over the team's tanking efforts (9:37).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). From there, Troy is joined by Clair de Lune (@ClaireMPLS) to hear her reactions to the recent Anthony Davis trade (21:47). The two also discussed Adam Silver's recent comments on tanking in the league (31:17) the expectations for All-Star Weekend (39:13)._______Read Claire's Work at The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/claire-de-lune_______Produced by @ponaxWardell_______Troy's Substack: https://troyhaliburton.substack.com/Our Twitter: @CapHoopCaucusOur Instagram: @capitalhoopcaucusOur Sporcle: @caphoopcaucusIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textOn this emergency episode of the show, Troy, Wardell and Isaac are joined by Tyler (@WonzoTV) to provide their immediate reactions to the trade that sent Anthony Davis to the nation's capital.It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textFor this week's show, Troy, Wardell and Isaac were joined by Kelsey Nicole Nelson (@therealknelson) to recap the highs and lows of John Wall's Celebration Night at Cap One earlier this week (4:51).From there, they also reviewed the Wizards roster to gauge which players are most likely to draw trade discussions (28:32). Also on today's show:(34:46) 📰 Full Court Press on major NBA trade rumors, and AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson(46:05) 🎤 Trivia Time from the Line on the highest paid players traded on the date of the NBA Trade Deadline over the past decade(54:15) ⏱️ The Last Shot___Produced by @ponaxwardellIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textAhead of tonight's massive snowfall, Troy and Wardell are joined by Joshua Valdez (@joshvaldez100) to react to Michael Wingers recent "State of Monumental Basketball" press conference from earlier in the week (4:51).Together, they share their key takeaways which included a timeline update on the Wizards franchise, how Trae Young factors into the team's long-term plan, as well as an update on the Mystics during the ongoing CBA negotiations.The show also touched on the recent rumblings of Washington's interest in Walker Kessler (19:26) and the recent Disabled Player Exception the Wizards were granted due to Cam Whitmore's injury (24:10) From there, they also gave their choices for the Wizards' and NBA's midseason award winners (28:14)Also on today's show:(45:48) 📰 Full Court Press selecting our NBA All-Star Reserves(1:09:19) ⏱️ The Last ShotIt’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.