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.

Bleav in DMV Hoops episodes:

July 11, 2024 George Mason guard Darius Maddox
George Mason guard & DMV native Darius Maddox joins Matt Modderno to discuss what Year 1 in the Mason program was like, his decision to return for another year, what his offseason workouts were like, & thoughts on next year's Mason team. Darius averaged 14 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists on 41.4% 3pt shooting last season and looks primed for a big year next season as well. Presented by betonline.ag
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32min
July 08, 2024 American University assistant coach & 2005 NCAA Champion Jackie Manuel
As an American University assistant coach and NCAA Champion at North Carolina, Jackie Manuel is able to offer several really insightful perspectives on college basketball. In this episode, Manuel shares what drew him to AU, when he knew he wanted to get into coaching, getting on the court and still playing today, his role as a coach, and helping young men grow off the court as well. He also tells some great stories about his own playing experience, what he learned from Roy Williams, what he can pass on to current players about what it's like to win at the highest level, and how he can translate what he learned from former teammates and coaches to the next generation. Presented by betonline.ag!
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48min
June 21, 2024 Recapping Maryland Basketball's offseason with Ben Dickson of InsideMDSports.com
Ben Dickson (@Bendickson__) of 247's InsideMDSports.com and Newsday Sports joins Matt Modderno on Bleav in DMV Hoops this week. They break down all of the roster additions, both via high school recruiting and the transfer portal, and give Terps fans an idea of what to expect next season! Presented by betonline.ag!
1:30 - Key departures and key additions
3:30 - New point guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie & how he compares to Jahmir Young
5:30 - Last year's shooting woes & addressing that need
8:40 - New guard Selton Miguel & what he brings
11:00 - Replacing Donta Scott's production
13:00 - Derik Queen & Julian Reese frontcourt
15:45 - What will be the starting lineup?
17:00 - What should fans expect from Rodney Rice?
18:40 - Whether this was a successful offseason or not
23:00 - Maryland's schedule for the upcoming season
27:00 - Whether DeShawn Harris-Smith is the returner who could take the biggest jump
29:00 - A hot take about freshman Malachi Palmer
32:00 - What to expect from this year's Maryland team
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36min
June 13, 2024 American University star forward Matt Rogers on returning for a 5th season
American University forward Matt Rogers returns to the show to talk about his decision to return to AU for a 5th season. Roger is a true student athlete and talks about how the AU education, the program's family atmosphere, and their unfinished business from last season all led to his decision to run it back. We talk about the influence of head coach Duane Simpkins on the program, which returning players are likely to take a jump this season, what they learned from last year, how he's grown on and off the court, and what the offseason is like for a D1 basketball player. Plus, AU's biggest rivals, his toughest matchups, and who the Wizards should take with the #2 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. If you want to go behind-the-scenes on what it's like to be on a college basketball team, this is the episode for you! Presented by betonline.ag!
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36min
June 06, 2024 Former Maryland center and current overseas pro Damonte Dodd
On this week's Bleav in DMV Hoops, Maryland Basketball alum Damonte Dodd joins to talk about his years at Maryland ('13-'17) and now his multi-year professional career overseas. Dodd shares some great stories about playing for Mark Turgeon, playing alongside guys like Melo Trimble and Jake Layman, their NCAA Tournament runs, putting in work over the summers, and having fun off the court with things like the Running Man Challenge. He has a lot of great stories about playing in the BIG10 Conference and shares who the worst fanbases were, who he liked playing against the most, and who his favorite teammates were. Since graduating, Dodd has played in countries like Mexico, Poland, Czech Republic, Kosovo, and Japan. We talk about his favorite places he's played in, what he's learned from playing across the globe, having teammates who don't speak the same language, what the food is like, and so much more! This is a can't-miss episode for Maryland fans! Presented by betonline.ag!
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1h 17min
May 13, 2024 Old Dominion wing Robert Davis Jr.
Robert Davis Jr. is a sharpshooting wing that transferred to Old Dominion this Spring after spending his freshman season at UMass. He's primed for a breakout season this year and he walks us through what life is like for college athletes who enter the transfer portal. If you've ever been curious about that experience, you'll want to hear Robert's insight. He explains what it was about ODU that sold him on the school and the coaching staff, what fans can expect from him and the Monarchs this season, and wanting to help build something new at a place.
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50min
May 10, 2024 NBA Draft prospects playing in the DMV
With the NBA Draft Lottery coming up this Sunday, we thought a re-run of the most interesting NBA Draft prospects in the DMV might be timely. In this episode, which originally aired on March 2nd, Matt Modderno and Nick Kalinowski (@kalidrafts) covered NBA draft prospects who are currently playing at schools in the greater DMV area. We break down their games and the likelihood of them making it onto an NBA roster.
Virginia: Reece Beekman, Ryan Dunn
Maryland: Julian Reese, Jahmir Young, DeShawn Harris-Smith
Outside the DMV: Malik Mack (Harvard), Bub Carrington (Pittsburgh)
Georgetown: Jayden Epps, Dontrez Styles
Virginia Tech: Hunter Catoor
George Mason: Keyshawn Hall, Darius Maddox, Amari Kelly, Woody Newton
George Washington: Darren Buchanan, Garrett Johnson, James Bishop IV, Maximus Edwards
JMU: Terrence Edwards, TJ Bickerstaff
Howard: Bryce Harris, Shyheim Odom, Seth Towns, Marcus Dockery
American: Matt Rogers, Matt Mayock
VCU: Max Shulga
Richmond: Jordan King
ODU: Chaunce Jenkins
Towson: Christian May
UMBC: Dion Brown
Mount St. Mary's: Dakota Leffew
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1h 15min
April 26, 2024 Mount St. Mary's new head coach Donny Lind
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Why Mount St. Mary’s?
3:50 - The appeal of recruiting within the DMV
5:32 - Sales pitch for Mount basketball
6:31 - Lind’s coaching style & influences
9:20 - What to expect from Lind’s teams
10:58 - Impact of extra possessions
12:03 - OKGs: Who is Coach Lind’s ‘kind of guy’?
14:23 - Personalizing & building relationships with players
16:32 - Coach’s vision for the program
17:45 - Lind’s keys to success over the years
19:57 - Coaching with Shaka Smart, Mike Rhoades, Will Wade, Mike Jones, etc. at VCU
20:54 - Lind’s time with Coach Jimmy Patsos
25:07 - Benefits of coaching with experience in the video room
27:19 - Rapid fire questions
32:38 - Outro
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35min
April 25, 2024 Liberty wing and NBA Draft prospect Kyle Rode
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Rode on his master’s degree & Liberty education
2:07 - Kyle’s takeaways & experience at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament
10:40 - Transitioning from the college 3pt line to the NBA line
12:02 - Communication with NBA scouts and execs
13:12 - What role can Rode play on an NBA team?
14:27 - Developing his passing abilities
15:56 - Kyle’s versatility on the court
17:11 - Targeting the rim when shooting
19:24 - Maintaining loyalty in the transfer portal era
21:06 - Rode talks about Liberty's Coach McKay
22:11 - Toughness at the college and NBA level
23:36 - Growth & improvement post-college
25:10 - The impact of spacing on shooting
26:17 - Rodes’ relationship with Brogan Parsons
29:04 - Rapid fire questions
33:55 - Social media plug

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37min
April 23, 2024 Old Dominion head coach Mike Jones
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - ODU head coach Mike Jones’ accolades
1:09 - What’s it like to see former players play at higher levels?
2:36 - From playing to coaching at ODU
4:37 - Chasing the dream of being a college coach
6:31 - Jones’ time at Virginia Tech
7:56 - What can ODU fans expect to see out of Coach Jones and his teams?
9:47 - Game plan for 2024-25 season
11:19 - Coaching with Mike Young & Kevin Willard
12:52 - Jones on Maryland guard Rodney Rice
14:36 - Jaden Johnson & other new players ODU has added
16:51 - Player toughness & other important traits
18:08 - Importance of the ODU fanbase & its home court advantage
19:28 - Jones’ college & professional career
22:22 - Several former DeMatha players now coaching local D1 programs
26:30 - What can people expect to see from ODU basketball this year?
28:09 - Rapid fire questions
34:32 - Is the WCAC the best high school basketball league in the country?
37:56 - Social media plugs
39:12 - Closing remarks

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42min

FAQs about Bleav in DMV Hoops:

How many episodes does Bleav in DMV Hoops have?

The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.