Capital Hoop Caucus

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Capital Hoop Caucus episodes

November 12 Wizards Lose 5th Straight with Mike D. Sykes, II, and a Check-In on the DMV College Scene
On today's show, Troy was joined by Mike D. Sykes, II of The Business of Fashion, to recap the Washington's latest loss to the Indiana. But more importantly, to have an honest conversation about this Wizards squad.

From there, Troy and Isaac Agyekum-Harris break down a busy week in DMV college basketball, starting with Georgetown’s win over Maryland at Capital One Arena and Virginia’s convincing victory over Arkansas. Then they turn their attention closer to home with season previews for George Mason, American, and Howard, examining each program’s outlook, key players, and potential to make noise this season. A look at where DMV college basketball stands and what’s ahead.
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54 min
November 11 Wizards Therapy Session with Andrew Sharp
Troy Haliburton is joined by Andrew Sharp for a wide-ranging conversation about the Washington Wizards and the questions facing the franchise as the season takes shape.

The guys break down Anthony Davis' explosive 44-point performance and the frustration that followed another Wizards loss, examining what it means for AD's role as a veteran leader on a rebuilding team. They discuss AJ Dybantsa's early development, the balance between giving a young cornerstone room to grow and establishing winning habits, and how Trae Young can serve as the offensive engine for a team still figuring out its identity.

They also take a closer look at Brian Keefe's coaching responsibilities, Washington's defensive struggles, and whether the Wizards' collection of talent is beginning to translate into a cohesive basketball team.

Ultimately, the conversation comes back to a bigger question: What does success actually look like for the Wizards this season, and how will we know if this rebuild is moving in the right direction?

All that and more on Capital Hoops Caucus.
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1 hr 2 min
November 06 Wizards Thwarted by Atlanta, with Carita Parks
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33 min
November 03 AD and AJ Fuel a Wizards Victory over Orlando, with Domo
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26 min
October 29 Recapping AJ Dybantsa's Debut
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22 min
October 26 Wizards Split Their First Back-To-Back of the Season
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28 min
October 22 Wizards Win First Season Opener Since 2022
Troy, Wardell and Isaac assembled for this latest episode, immediately after the Washington Wizards' season opener to break down the team's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. To do so, they were joined by Bijan Todd (@bijan_todd) of The District Standard!

They opened up the show by discussing the atmosphere of Capital One Arena, with the fan excitement being higher than it has been in years (2:19). That then led into them discussing the action on the floor.

The game was highlighted by an absolute showcase by Anthony Davis (5:23), along with some struggles from Trae Young (12:26). But one of the bigger stories which this episode focuses on was Bub Carrington's second quarter performance (13:42).

The show also focused on Bilal Coulibaly's and Kyshawn George's performances (21:28), while naming their most significant takeaways from the game (24:54).
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32 min
October 19 Wizards Preseason Review & Regular Season Preview
On this today's show Troy, Wardell and Isaac were once again joined by Tyler (@WonzoTV) to provide a review of the Washington Wizards' preseason - and most importantly, AJ Dybantsa's injury (2:06). To do so, they each make their choice for the highs (6:50) and lows (10:55) of Washington's four preseason games.

From there, they assess the positional groups of the current Wizards roster. Starting first with the guards (17:48), before then moving on to the wings (24:28), forwards (34:03), and centers (39:49).

To close out the show, they then provide their predictions for the Washington Wizards upcoming regular season (47:54)

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It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.
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1 hr 2 min
October 14 Takeaways from the Wizards Loss to the Nets
On today's show, Troy, Isaac and Wardell recap the Wizards preseason loss to the Brooklyn Nets. They open with a discussion focused on Washington's defensive potential without Anthony Davis (4:04), as they played clips from Head Coach, Brian Keefe (6:56), and Kyshawn George (10:54).

On a more positive note, Bilal Coulibaly had a strong performance in the team's defeat, which the show also touched on (11:43). That then lead into a larger conversation on who each of our hosts would pick as the Wizards' fifth starter going into the regular season (14:49).

They then closed out the show by highlighting Trae Young's impact on Washington's offence (20:35).
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32 min
October 08 Wizard Preseason Primer
After an offseason away, Troy, Isaac and Wardell are back with a brand new episode of the show to discuss the upcoming Washington Wizards season.

During today's show, they discuss Isaac's takeaways from Wizards media day (2:22) while also gauging the excitement levels of the fanbase after the team's offseason (3:55).

From there, they recapped Troy's recent trip to the team's training camp (7:40), during which he spoke to Alex Sarr to hear his thoughts on how the Wizards' defense will play with both he and Anthony Davis on the court. Speaking of AD, the Caucus closed out the show by reviewing his contract status (15:33).
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26 min

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