The Focus

Cardell shares his list of players that stood out from the Pangos All-American Freshman/Sophomore camp. Octavia provided the latest on the NFC East, while Raymond and Wilson provided Week 2 of the DMV College Preview. Don't Miss Rapid Fire as the group shared their thoughts on the potential start date for the upcoming NBA Season!  

The group debuted a new segment this week with Raymond, Cardell, and Wilson taking an early look at the area's basketball scene on the Collegiate level. Ocatavia kicked things off with her weekly NFC East Segment, don't miss Cardell's list of standouts from the PYBL Fall Showcase first week of action!!

Ocatavia kicks things off this week with her NFC East Segment and the group as a whole share their take on Prescott's gruesome injury. Find out what everyone thought about the Newly Crowned Los Angeles Lakers wrapping up the Finals. Rapid Fire was definitely eventful, so you don't want to miss that!!

Joining the show this week remotely were Philly Pride Coach Brandon Williams, Point Guard Stevie Mitchell (Marquette Commit), and Forward Zach Hicks (Temple Commit). Find out how they've stayed sharp during the pandemic and what they took from their experience at the I95 Coalition League. Octavia got bragging rights after her Eagles beat Wilson's 49ers this weekend, so don't miss he...

Joining the show this week was Douglas Freeman, Team Richmond Forward Caleb Kenney. He talked about his experience at the I95 Coalition League, his upcoming Senior season if it does in deed happen and more in a conversation with our hosts. Listen in as Octavia provides the updates from this week's NFC East Action. Cardell, Raymond, and Wilson also shared their thoughts on the NBA Finals. You...

We were joined by St. Andrews and District Basketball guard Dylan Edwards, listen in to find out how he stayed ready during the pandemic this summer. His growth during the I95 Coalition League and handling expectations at St. Andrews as the reigning MAC Champs! Get caught up with the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and PITS League updates!

The group shared their thoughts on the First Round of the WNBA Playoffs and the NBA Playoffs. Listen in to see who made Cardell, Raymond, and Wilson Regular Season Awards  in the W. Cardell dished on the latest issue of Finest Magazine and Octavia provided her first NFC East Report following Week 1 in the NFL. You definitely don't want to miss her breaking down the results of her Eagles takin...

The group celebrated the first week of the NFL season with Octavia leading a discussion on the matchups this week. Cardell shared his All I-95 Coalition League Teams, which you definitely don't want to miss. Find out what the group had to say about the NBA Playoffs and the WNBA Playoff race!! 

The group shares their thoughts on the impact that the legendary John Thompson Jr. had on their lives following the news of his passing over the weekend. Listen in to get their take on the NBA Playoffs, Raymond provides an update on the Mystics and more!

Get caught up on how this year's P.I.T.S League started! Ocatavia has the latest on the NFL, Raymond keeps you up to date in the WNBA, and Cardell talks about this year's Defensive Player of the Year in the NBA. There was an extended version of Rapid Fire this week, you definitely don't want to miss it!

The group shares their thoughts on the second day of the NBA Playoffs. Cardell provides some insight from Scott Brooks exit interview, Raymond provides updates on the WNBA and Octavia shares the latest NFL news in her segment! Don't miss the players who made Cardell's list of standouts from the  Coalition Basketball Showcase or this week's installment of Rapid Fire.

The team had the pleasure of speaking with Keion Kindred, an LA native and Legend. He came on to talk about his new coaching journey at NELA Prep and his own journey going from a 5-Star point guard on some legendary Dominguez basketball teams. His past plays a big role in how it's prepared him to teach the next generation of ball players. Listen in for an insightful conversation on the hoop s...

Listen in as the team provides updates on the WNBA, NBA, and NFL. Cardell debuts the new issue of Finest Magazine while  Octavia and Raymond shared their NBA Regular Season Awards. You definitely don't want to miss Rapid Fire this week!

Listen in to find out how the opening weekend of the WNBA went in their bubble courtesy of Raymond. Octavia kicks things off with NFL Updates as teams are starting to report and Cardell provides the latest from the NBA bubble. Don't miss a fun round of Rapid fire, which is always worth it!

Joining the show was P.I.T.S League Founder and Commissioner Robert Pettis. He talked about the upcoming season (11th), what to expect, the safety protocols taken and much, much more. Octavia, Cardell and Raymond provided this week's league updates. Listen in for the latest on the NFL, WNBA, and NBA. Find out what Jamaal Haywood had in this week's 9four50 and what D.C. United had on the...

This week's guest was Everette Hammond, USC Upstate's leading scorer. The rising Junior guard discussed leadership, playing for former Terp Dave Dickerson and more with our hosts. Cardell shared his notes from the First Annual New World Combine, listen in to find out who stood out. Octavia provided updates on the lates NFL players that got new deals and you don't want to miss the up...

Octavia leads the discussion on the new highest paid player in NFL History. Cardell shares his list of standouts from the District Private Pro Open Run over the weekend. Don't miss the 9four50 Breakdown or the latest updates on both the WNBA and NBA!

The crew addressed the recent signing of Cam Newton to the New England Patriots, definitely don't want to miss that. First, Cardell had the latest on the Washington Wizards as they prepare to head down to Orlando to compete in the bubble. Updates were provided on the WNBA as several players from this year's draft class went from waived to signed. The lates edition of the 9four50 Breakdow...

Rising Junior guard Tyson Commander of John Caroll Boys Basketball joined the show to talk about his growth from his Freshman to Sophomore year and much much more. Listen in to learn about his team's goals for the upcoming season and who's game he's taken some things from on the pro level. Cardell provided updates on the NBA and WNBA seasons, as players are determining whether they&...

Cardell debuted the latest issue of Finest Magazine, Probe episodes featuring Saddiq Bey and Anthony Edwards were also shown to the public for the first time. The Focus team provided updates on the professional leagues set to resume play in July, don't miss the 9four50 Breakdown and most importantly, the discussion on the NBA. Octavia and Raymond shared their thoughts on leagues reopening and...

Joining the Focus team this week was former Virginia Tech point guard Taja Cole. Listen in to hear more about her collegiate journey, what she's up to now and her take on what's happening in this country, from a woman's point of view. It was a great conversation and definitely something you don't want to miss. Cardell led another discussion, this time on how athletes have start...

Good Counsel and DC Premier Assistant Coach, Anthony Guy joined the show. He talked about his journey as a coach, how the pandemic has affected both the High School and AAU levels and talked about his plans in the future. Listen in to learn what it is that makes a great Assistant Coach, stay for the 9four50 Breakdown and most importantly, don't miss the honest conversation the Focus crew had...

The crew took time today to discuss the possibility of professional sports resuming in the coming weeks and months. Listen in to get updates on what leagues are closer than others, starting with the WNBA and MLS. Find out about the latest in George Washington Basketball and the Maryland Womens team, get the latest on the NFL from Octavia and more! Learn about 202 Assists, an initiative from John W...

Head Coach Howard Russell and Assistant Coach Arnell Melton from the Vision Academy joined the show to discuss their program. Listen in as Cardell, Octavia, Raymond and Wilson ask them about the product both on and off the court. Jamaal Hayward had another set of moves on the 9four50 Breakdown, followed by the team sharing their final thoughts on the Last Dance!

This week's extended Rapid Fire focused more on local topics versus the National variety. Listen in to what the team had to say about the Virtual Celebration for the Washington Mystics amongst many other topics. You definitely don't want to miss this week's 9four50 Breakdown or the Probe series on now former Maryland guard Anthony Cowan. You'll never guess who Toni Kukoc thinks...