Bleav in DMV Hoops

By Bleav

DC, Maryland, and Virginia, aka the DMV, is widely acknowledged as one of the best basketball areas in the country. This hotbed of hoops has produced some of the best players and coaches at all levels... more

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The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.

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September 09, 2024 Pittsburgh guard Ishmael Leggett prides himself on doing whatever his team needs to be successful
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
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23min
September 05, 2024 University of Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith is ready to show everyone the real DHS this year
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
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30min
September 03, 2024 UMBC guard Ace Valentine is one of the breakout candidates to watch in the America East Conference
As a freshman, UMBC guard Ace Valentine started 21 of 32 games and averaged 6.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and .9 steals. Valentine is a 6'3, two-way guard that should be one of the breakout players to watch in the America East Conference. He talks about what he's worked on this summer, how his role will expand as a sophomore, having "unfinished business" at UMBC, having a great relationship with the coaching staff, and how they'll build on last year's experience. Plus, what it's like having two parents who played college basketball locally and how the level of competition in the DMV helped mold his game. Presented by betonline.ag!
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37min
September 02, 2024 Bleav in Terps: Maryland Football crushes UConn 50-7 w/ Washington Times reporter George Gerbo + Drafting Fall Maryland athletes
Bleav in Terps: On the pilot episode of "Bleav in Terps" Nate Schwartz, Jonas Evans, and Brandon Schwartzberg are joined by George Gerbo from the Washington Times to discuss Maryland's dominant win over UConn in College Park on Saturday. We finish with a draft of one player to watch from each fall sport this season. Presented by betonline.ag!
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57min
August 29, 2024 Manhattan guard and DeMatha alum Jaden Winston became an impact player from Day 1 for Manhattan
Jaden Winston played nearly 35 minutes per game as a freshman at Manhattan, averaging 9.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2.2 steals. On this episode, he talks about his responsibilities as a point guard, his commitment to the defensive end of the floor, helping turn things around after a 7-23 season, and his relationship with his coaches and teammates. He also talks about his loaded high school and AAU teams here in the DMV and how playing in this area helped prepare him to play a large role for Day 1 at Manhattan.
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29min
August 26, 2024 Harvard forward and DMV native Thomas Batties II on trying to help Harvard take back the Ivy League
In his freshman season at Harvard, DMV native and Gonzaga High School alum Thomas Batties II averaged 6.8 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. The versatile forward looks ready to step into a more active role on and off the court for Harvard this season. He talks about his decision to stay at Harvard, his relationship with his head coach and fellow DMV native Tommy Amaker, and being from the DMV helped prepare him for college basketball. Batties shared what he's been working on to grow his game this offseason and how he wants to help Harvard get back to previous heights when it was the premier program in the Ivy League. Presented by betonline.ag!
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45min
August 23, 2024 George Washington guard Jacoi Hutchinson looks ready for a big season in the A10
George Washington guard and DMV native Jacoi Hutchinson had a strong freshman season averaging 7.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1 steal. He looks ready to make a big jump in Year 2 so he joins the pod to talk about his decision to return to GW, what he's been working on this summer, how his role may evolve this season, and what we can expect from the team overall. He also talks about his relationship with fellow teammates and his head coach Chris Caputo, how being from the DMV helped prepare him for college basketball, and some of his toughest matchups from the DMV. Presented by betonline.ag!
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29min
August 18, 2024 McDonogh and Team Thrill forward Rob Fields on his college recruitment
Class of '25 3-star forward Rob Fields (@therobertfields) was the leading rebounder for UAA Finals champion Team Thrill and is heading into his senior season at McDonogh. Rob recently narrowed his list down to 9 schools (Texas State, UMBC, American, Fairfield, Wofford, Albany, Binghamton, Quinnipiac, Purdue Fort Wayne) so he joins the show to talk about the recruitment process, what he's looking for in a school, and how he sees himself contributing at the next level. Rob also shares great insight into what is important for him in his choice of college and about the rivalry between Baltimore and DC players. Presented by betonline.ag!
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31min
July 29, 2024 George Washington do-it-all wing Darren Buchanan Jr. on returning to GW and growing his game
Darren Buchanan Jr. averaged 15.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals as a freshman at George Washington last season. The pro prospect seems poised for a big Year 2. He talks about how last year was for him, what he's been working on, taking on more of a leadership role, his relationship with teammates and coaches, hosting his first youth basketball camp, and his toughest DMV matchups. Presented by betonline.ag!
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30min
July 25, 2024 Bullis guard Adrien Stevens on what it's like being recruited by Power 5 college basketball teams
Bullis School guard Adrien Stevens is a top-100 player in the 2025 high school class. The 6-4, 195-pound four-star holds over 25 D1 offers and recently cut his list down to 6: Tennessee, Marquette, Villanova, Georgetown, Florida State, Notre Dame. We discuss his game, his recruitment, what he's looking for in a school and a coaching staff, and much more. Presented by betonline.ag!
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37min

FAQs about Bleav in DMV Hoops:

How many episodes does Bleav in DMV Hoops have?

The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.