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Shell Shock General Manager Ricky Goings joins Matt Modderno on the podcast this week. Goings talks about his background and how that experience enabled him to take the GM job and run with it. He shares his goal for the team, how he plans to build the roster, info about how The Basketball Tournament works, what types of players Terp fans should expect, and how fans can get involved. If you'd like to get involved, head to the Shell Shock website below! Presented by Vision Media Solutions and brought to you by Shell Shock, the Maryland alumni team in The Basketball Tournament!

0:58 - Background, Maryland connections

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Maryland basketball alum ('05-'09) Dave Neal joins The Shell Shock Experience to talk about his time as a Terp, playing for Gary Williams, playing with Greivis Vasquez, competing in the ACC, and working his way into the starting lineup. Dave shares his thoughts on this year's Maryland team, the job Kevin Willard has done so far, and the value to the program of having an alumni team like Shell Shock competing in the TBT. Dave also catches us up on what he's doing after basketball and suggests the next Terp we should talk to. Presented by Vision Media Solutions and brought to you by Shell Shock, the Maryland alumni team in The Basketball Tournament!

0:00 - Intro

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Former college basketball coach David Kaplan (@Coach_Kap) and Matt Modderno host a Media Day with Mount St. Mary's (@MountHoops) head coach Donny Lind (@dslind) and key players Xavier Lipscomb (@Xavier._45), Dola Adebayo (@Dola.9) and Carmelo Pacheco (@melopacheco1). We cover lots of topics including: style of play, team identity, building the right culture, why players chose MSM, who has the best taste in music and fashion among the players, and so much more. Presented by betonline.ag!

0:00 - Mount head coach Donny Lind

22:00 - veteran guard Xavier Lipscomb

36:00 - versatile forward Dola Adebayo

51:00 - sharpshooter Carmelo Pacheco

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Find coach David Kaplan's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/beyond-the-box-score-podcast/id1510900047

Point guard & DMV native Elijah Hawkins has transferred to Texas Tech for his senior season, after spending two seasons at Howard and last year at Minnesota. Last season, Hawkins finished 2nd nationally in assists per game & is motivated to improve on that mark this season. We discussed his decision to transfer to Texas Tech, how his role may change, what new elements of his game he's going to show this season, and how playing in the DMV prepared him for both the Big10 and Big12 Conferences. He also shared some insight into how to be such an effective facilitator, which players he studies, and what he does for fun off the court. Presented by betonline.ag!

0:00 - Intro

Inside Maryland Sports (InsideMDSports.com) & Made Hoops (madehoops.com) recruiting expert Colby Giacubeno joins Matt Modderno to discuss Maryland Basketball recruiting, including their signing of Marcus Jackson and where they stand with their other top options. They also break down the other top names in the DMV and where they might be headed, including Acaden Lewis, Eric Reibe, Nate Ament, and Baba Oladotun. Other names covered: Cam Ward, Jordan Scott, Christian Jeffrey, Tyler Jackson, Efeosa Oliogu, Shane Pendergrass, Parker Robinson, Riley Jacobs, and Grant Polk. Presented by betonline.ag!

0:00 - intro

1:50 - Maryland commit Marcus Jackson’s progression throughout high school

6:01 - Jackson’s reunion, fit with Derik Queen

8:55 - Maryland’s made recruiting Baltimore a priority

12:26 - Largo four-star forward Cam Ward’s recruitment

14:12 - One Maryland assistant LIVES in the gym

16:06 - How likely is it that Maryland can land legacy recruit Jordan Scott?

18:31 - Maryland’s chances with Mt. Zion Prep PG Christian Jeffrey are looking good

23:58 - Kevin Willard’s blue-print

29:12 - Who else is Maryland going after?

34:28 - Updates on top 2025 DMV prospects Acaden Lewis & Eric Reibe

47:52 - Maryland 2026 target Parker Robinson

52:00 - Why DMV prospects Nate Ament and Baba Oladotun have the highest ceilings

57:00 - Who are some underrated local prospects?