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Jahadi White and Matt Modderno talk about the impending NBA Draft lottery on Sunday night, what the Wizards' odds are, and the type of players they should be prioritizing in the draft. They also discuss what is going on with the Wizards' coaching search and the types of candidates they should be interviewing. Topics also include Corey Kispert's improvement based on the front office's guidance and whether teams complaining about officiating actually helps them. Presented by betonline.ag!

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss the Wizards cleaning house with their staff and what that means for the organization as they look to hire a new head coach and host draft prospects. Does this put them behind the curve? They also cover:

-Michael Winger's comments on the improved state of the team
-The Wizards' shooting around the rim and below-average three-point shooting
-Deni Avdija's improvement and Most Improved Player voting
-Jontay Porter's gambling and whether Jahadi saw any point-shaving or noticed any shadiness from referee Tim Donaghy

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Kyle Rode is a 6'7 sharpshooting wing from Liberty. He spent all five years of his college career at Liberty, a rare feat in today's era, and shot 39% from three during that time. This past season he averaged 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. Rode recently participated in the Portsmouth Invitation Tournament so he fills us in on that experience, what the pre-draft process is like, interviewing and working out for NBA teams, what he thinks his role would be at the next level. Tune in for great insights on how a player transitions to pro basketball and even some good tips on how to be a better shooter. Presented by betonline.ag!

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno discuss what they heard from Wizards players, coaches, and executives during the team's exit interview / media day sessions. They discuss Will Dawkins and Michael Winger's attempts to improve the organization's reputation around the league, Brian Keefe's reception from players and his likelihood of staying, the front office's decision about who starts at point guard next year including what happens to Tyus Jones this offseason, and much more! This group also seems to really like each other and Jahadi provides some interesting perspective on whether that really matters or not. They also review the performances of the Wizards' two rookies, Bilal Coulibaly and Tristan Vukcevic. Is this the Wizards' best overall rookie class this century? Tune in to find out! Presented by betonline.ag!

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno grade the Wizards' season and how their rebuild is going so far. They talk about which players should be a part of their longer-term future, what they should prioritize in free agency, bright spots this season, why Alex Sarr may be the ideal fit, Jared Butler's new contract, whether they should sell high on certain younger players, and if Brian Keefe has done enough to earn the head coaching job beyond this year. They also weigh in on a recent ESPN article talking about the Wizards' season and whether Wes Unseld Jr. really deserves to be the scape goat the article makes him out to be. Plus, thoughts on the Kentucky coaching search and what it's like to coach college basketball these days. Presented by betonline.ag!

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to catch you up on all things Wizards! On this episode, we talk about the emergence of rookie Tristan Vukcevic, whether they've found a diamond-in-the-rough in Jared Butler, and if Jordan Poole has finally turned a corner.