Bleav in DMV Hoops

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!

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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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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!

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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!

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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?

In his freshmen season, American University's Greg Jones started 7 of 32 games and averaged 2.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, .6 assists, and .7 steals. Jones talked about his freshman year experience, what he needs to do to be more successful, how he thinks he can help the AU team in an increased role, and what he's been working on this offseason. He also talks about his relationship with his teammates and coaches, the overall team dynamic, and what the team needs to do to challenge for the Patriot League title. Presented by betonline.ag!

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In his senior season at the University of Pittsburgh, Ish Leggett averaged 12.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.3 steals on his way to ACC Six Man of the Year. Ish joins the podcast to talk about his own game, how he tries to impact winning, his role as a veteran leader on the team, and the decision to return for a fifth season. He also talks about growing up playing in the DMV, how he helped prepare him for ACC basketball, playing a stacked team in 8th grade that would basically be a college basketball All-Star team now, and what it meant to score 30 points in the ACC Tournament in DC with his family and friends in attendance. Presented by betonline.ag!

0:00 - Intro

2:47 - Adjusting to the high-major level

6:40 - Using the final year of eligibility at Pitt

12:34 - Why Wizards fans should be excited about Bub Carrington

13:33 - A monster performance & heart-warming moment

15:38 - Off-the-court interests

17:17 - An absolutely LOADED eighth-grade team

Maryland basketball sophomore DeShawn Harris-Smith started 30 of 33 games as a freshman and averaged 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and .9 steals. He joined the Bleav in DMV Hoops podcast this week to talk about what didn't quite work for him individually and as a team last season, how Jahmir Young helped him transition into college basketball, and the relationship between he and Head Coach Kevin Willard. Harris-Smith also talks about what he's been working on this offseason, how his role may change as a sophomore, the vibes with this year's team, their improved depth, and what this team needs to do to be successful. Presented by betonline.ag!

1:06 - Reflecting on an up-and-down freshman year

8:09 - Dealing with the mental side of sports

12:00 - Versatility & doing the little things to win

16:53 - Why bringing in guards from the portal is so enticing

18:53 - Offseason improvements, differences from last year’s team, which teammates are  standing out

22:35 - Maryland’s identity this year, and why Kevin Willard’s making fun of Derik Queen

26:30 - Off the court interests