Capital Hoop Caucus
Join Troy Haliburton, Isaac Agyekum-Harris, and Wardell McCabe every week on their quest to become the preeminent basketball program in one of the nation's largest basketball markets: the DMV. They'll cover all levels of the sport, from high school to the pros, covering all areas of the game both on and off-the-court. Every week they'll be joined by new guests as they play engaging games that let the audience be a part of the fun.
Episodes
In this episode, Wardell and Isaac cover the Mystics' recent five-game homestand, including a heartbreaking one-point loss to the Golden State Valkyries (03:43). From there, they address the looming WNBA trade deadline, debate whether Washington should make a move (14:58).
The two also discuss the news of Gilbert Arenas' arrest (24:45).
Also on today's show:
(40:13) 🏀🌎 Kyshawn George will be playing in the FIBA AmeriC...
Isaac Agyekum-Harris flies solo for this week's episode, and he leads off the show by recapping the Mystics performances during WNBA All-Star Weekend (02:45) along with the Wizards recent contract buyouts (08:54).
He is then joined by Charlotte Hornets Summer League champion, and DMV native, Josh Oduro (12:36)! Together the two discuss to break down his championship run, share locker room stories, and weigh in on the Wizards v...
On today's show, Isaac and Wardell discuss Isaac's key takeaways from his trip to watch the Wizards at this year's NBA Summer League! From there, the two recap the last week of Mystics basketball (18:27) while also previewing WNBA All-Star Weekend (24:20) - with Washington now having three All-Stars on Team Clark.
Also on today's show:
(30:04) 📰 Full Court Press discussing WNBA CBA Negotiations and NBA Expansion...
Isaac, Troy, and Wardell lead off the latest episode of the show by recapping the last week of Mystics basketball, which leads to a discussion surrounding the team's two rookie all-stars: Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron (09:35). After that, the crew breaks down the Wizards recent trade with the Rockets to bring home DMV-native Cam Whitmore (21:41). They also discuss Washington's decision to move Kelly Olynyk to San Antonio ...
Troy, Isaac, and Wardell open up today's show by breaking down the Mystics' recent loss to the Dallas Wings. They are then joined by DMV Legend, Big Pooh of Little Brother, to review the Wizards' recent trade (10:35) and what their next offseason moves could be (23:10). From there, the group provides their analysis on which franchises Washington should be learning from (29:51).
Also on today's show:
(35:01) 📰 Ful...
On this week’s episode, Isaac, Troy, and Wardell break down the Wizards’ 2025 NBA Draft haul with special guest Greg Finberg (The Wizards Podcast, Bullets Forever, The Daily Collegian). From Trey Johnson’s upside to Jamir Watkins’ dog mentality, the crew is grading picks, dissecting strategy, and forecasting Summer League standouts.
Also on today's show:
(22:44) 🌧️ Summer Forecast on the Wizards' upcoming Summer League
(44:...
Troy, Isaac, and Wardell are joined once again by Domo to break down the Washington Wizards’ 2025 NBA Draft picks — Trey Johnson at No. 6 and Will Riley at No. 21. The crew provides their instant reactions, player comps (Booker? Ray Allen?), and what these picks mean for the rebuild. Plus, a draft-themed spelling bee.
It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.
In this special episode of the show, Isaac and Wardell provide their immediate reactions to the Wizards’ shocking trade sending Jordan Poole to New Orleans, while also breaking down what it means for Washington’s rebuild. They're then joined by C.J. Holmes, Bobby Manning, and Andres Lopez to gain further insights around the Eastern Conference ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft!
It’s basketball with the signature beltwa...
It’s Draft Week in the NBA, and the District is buzzing at the prospect of all potential outcomes! So Troy, Isaac, and Wardell take a dive deep into the Wizards’ high-stakes strategy—are they trading up for Dillon Harper? Is Ace Bailey angling for Brooklyn or D.C.? And what’s the real story behind that hush-hush workout with Jeremiah Fears?
Also on the show:
📋 Draft Off of all-time Wizards players, with a twist
🎤 Trivia Time from t...
In this jam-packed episode, Isaac, Troy, and Wardell are joined by special guest Josh Valdez of Clutch Points to recap the Mystics' dominant win over the Connecticut Sun last week. They also applaud the recent praise which Washington's young core has garnered from the national media. From there, the group makes their early selections for the WNBA Awards, now that we've hit the 1/4 mark of the season.
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On the latest episode of the show, Wardell, Troy, and Isaac are joined by special guest Kelsey Nicole Nelson to break down the Washington Mystics' gritty start to the season, spotlighting standout rookies Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron. Together, they all discuss the team's budding culture, coaching, and Kiki Iriafen's Rookie of the Month win.
Also on the show:
🧐 Scouting Report on Brittney Sykes, Kiki Iriafen, and Son...
On the latest episode of the show Troy, Isaac and Wardell start off by providing an update on the Washington Mystics' season, highlighting the team's standout players and analyzing their turnover troubles. The crew then discusses the Georgetown Hoya's men's basketball schedule for the 2025-'26 season, along with a key departure from the Howard Bison men's coaching staff.
They're then joined by spec...
Isaac, Troy, and Wardell lead off today's show by breaking down Gonzaga College High School’s seismic coaching hire: Keith Urgo. The crew is then joined by the incredible Carita Parks of Double Take Sports to talk Wizards rookies Alex Sarr and Bub Carrington making NBA All-Rookie teams, and what’s next for DC’s young core.
Also on the show:
🧐 Scouting Report on Brittney Sykes, Kiki Iriafen, and Sonia Citron
📰 Full Court Press u...
In this week's episode, Troy, Wardell, and Isaac break down the Washington Mystics' season-opening win over the Atlanta Dream, highlighting a standout performance from Brittney Sykes. They're then joined by Ben Becker, of Bullets Forever, to discuss how the NBA Draft Lottery has affected Washington Wizards fans.
Also on the show:
🧐 Scouting Report on potential draftees for the 18th pick
📰 Full Court Press updating yo...
Isaac, Troy and Wardell are back with a special episode that provides their real-time reactions to the results of 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, with a very special guest, Andrew Sharp!
In this episode, they discuss:
🎰 The surprising lottery outcome and its implications
🧙♂️ Whether the Wizards benefited from Ethical tanking
🧐 Prospects for the Washington's sixth pick and potential draft strategies
It’s basketball with ...
On today's show Troy, Isaac, and Wardell reflect on the Washington Mystics' 0-2 preseason, while also discussing the wild ride that has been the second round of the NBA Playoffs. And since we're only a few days away from the NBA Lottery, the crew takes a deeper examination on Cooper Flagg by comparing him to other top draft prospects of the past.
Also on the show:
🧐 Scouting Report on the Mystics' roster
🎤 Trivia...
On this week's show, Wardell, Isaac, and Troy break down the Washington Mystics' injury report ahead of the teams first preseason game, while providing a Scouting Report on key players like Shakira Austin and Brittney Sykes. They also gauge the NBA awards winners —including Alex Sarr missing out on Rookie of the Year—and how the Washington Wizards are shifting their developmental process.
Also on the show:
👨⚖️ Takin'...
From Blake Harper’s potential transfer from Howard to Creighton, to a fiery Capital Classic preview featuring Michigan State-bound star, Jordan Scott - Troy, Isaac and Wardell take another deep dive into the biggest basketball stories in the DMV.
Plus, they react to Troy Weaver’s departure from the Wizards and his impact on scouting in D.C. And they close out the show with some Trivia Time from the Line with special guest Jordan Sco...
On this week’s show, Isaac, Troy and Wardell break down the Mystics’ Draft night by handing out grades like the Spring midterms, run a mock sim of the NBA Lottery live (send prayers for the Wizards fans), and recap the NBA play-in tournament.
Plus:
🐦 Read and React
🎤 Trivia Time from the Line
⏱️ The Last Shot
It’s basketball with the signature beltway flair, banter, and bold opinions. Let’s hoop.
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In the very first episode of Capital Hoop Caucus — your new Saturday morning hoops fix covering all things DMV basketball — Troy, Isaac, Wardell, and special guest Domo kick things off with:
🔁 A season recap on the 17-win Wizards
🧠 Draft-day forecast for the Mystics
📈 Rookie Scouting Report
📝 A Spelling Bee Showdown (yes, seriously)
🎤 Trivia Time from the Line
🔥 And close it out with The Last Shot
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