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NBA Draft and college basketball analyst Ryan Hammer (@ryanhammer09 on X) joins Matt Modderno to discuss who the Wizards should take with each of their draft picks. He also shares some of his winners from the NBA Draft Combine and prospects he's higher on than consensus. We covered all of the likely candidates at #2 plus Isaiah Collier, Carlton "Bub" Carrington, Kyshawn George, Nikola Djurisic, AJ Johnson, Ajay Mitchell, DaRon Holmes II, Yves Missi, Kel'el Ware, Zach Edey, Baylor Scheierman, Devin Carter, Bronny James, and many more! Presented by betonline.ag!

Jahadi White and Matt Modderno react to the Wizards getting the #2 pick. They talk about their options with the #2 pick, which types of players they'd prioritize, and how it influences the Wizards team-building strategy. They analyze the comments of Wizards CEO Ted Leonsis and Wizards GM Will Dawkins as well as Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram trade rumors. Plus, Jahadi gives his perspective on Bilal Coulibaly basically calling out Pascal Siakam. Presented by betonline.ag!

The Washington Wizards will have the #2 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft lottery! Matt is joined by Brendan Smith (@threezustrist) of the Wizards of Gallery Place podcast to react to the lottery. They talk thru the likely candidates with the pick, their personal favorites, and possible scenarios that could play out. They discuss Alex Sarr, Nikola Topic, Zaccharie Risacher, Donovan Clingan, Rob Dillingham, and others. Presented by betonline.ag!

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!