The Focus

We were joined by Keon Hill and Jay from Dream Big DC. The talked about the mission of their organization and how they plan on making a difference. Octavia and Wilson shared their thoughts on the Mystics losing Delle Donne and D.C. United's struggles. Listen in for Wilson's attempt at Rapid Fire in Cardell's absence!!

Prince George's Community College Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Bruce Jenkins joined the Focus team in studio. He talked about his journey as a player and coach. Local coverage left no stone uncovered and Rapid Fire was scorching!! Listen in for takes on the Kyrie-LeBron situation in Cleveland!!

Body Builder Sam Burroughs was the in-studio guests. He talked about his journey in the sport and life as a personal trainer. There were Big 3 Highlights, AAU season report card for the DMV, Mystics update and more before a great round of Rapid Fire!! Take a listen!!

Octavia, Cardell, and Wilson shares their thoughts on Ice Cube's Big 3 league to start the show. In local coverage they discussed the Mystics, Wizards, D.C. United and GW hoops. You don't want to miss their take on the NBA summer leagues or their thoughts on Wall and Porter in Rapid Fire!

The NBA Free Agency period opened the day of this episode, Cardell and Wilson were joined in-studio by Donnell Coley(Focus Reporter) and Mike Sykes II(SB Nation). The show started with a Mystics update followed by an extended version of Rapid Fire. The quartet talked about the pending signings in Free Agency and what to expect from the Wizards. There were several hot button topics brought up, you...

Cardell talked about hies trip to the NBAPA Top 100 camp last weekend. This week's Mystics segment was a little different as Wilson attended a game earlier that day. Listen in to hear what Octavia thought of John Wall's recruiting of Paul George during Rapid Fire!

Cardell led the mock draft with guests Dee Brooks(co-owners of Oohs and Ahhs)and Robert Webster(ESPN 980). Along with Octavia and Wilson they put their General Managers Hats on for the evening and made their selections. Listen in to who went where and find out why certain selections were made!!

The NBA Finals is officially over!! The group welcomed Robert Pettis and Sean Brunson to the studio to share their thoughts on KD and Golden State. Pettis is the commissioner of the P.I.T.S League and a friend to the program, Brunson is the commissioner of the Brunson League in Baltimore. The two lead hand picked teams from their leagues into Sunday matinee matchup at the Verizon Center. Listen in...

Former William & Mary hoops star Marcus Thornton and D.C. Blue Devils Associate Head Coach Brian Inge were the in-studio guests. Thornton dished on his NBA pre-draft experience as well as his time overseas the past couple of seasons. Inge talked about his AAU team's hot start, neither left the building without discussing the NBA Finals. Listen for Wizards, Mystics, D.C. United updates and...

Cardell was under the weather, but fought through it as he and Wilson held things down in Octavia's absence. He shared his experience of attending the screening of a documentary on the life of DeMatha great Morgan Wooten. The guys introduced a new Mystics segment and broke down what the Wizards are looking for in this years draft. Listen in for a great discussion on this year's NBA Final...

Our in studio guest was Washington Adventist University's Men's Basketball Coach Patrick Crarey. He talked about his teams success this past season and the challenges of coaching in the NAIA. Rapid Fire was a blast as always and tune in to learn more about Dream Big DC!!

Patrick Smith, the Maryland JUCO Player of the Year joined the crew in studio. Cardell led the interview with Smith, ranging from the start of his unique journey within the sport of basketball to his next stop. Jake Keller, founder of the Pro Basketball Combine called in to talk about the inaugural event taking place next week in Orlando. The show ended with a spirited edition of Rapid Fire, liste...

University of Delaware Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Corey Mccrae joined the group in studio. He and Cardell had a great conversation about different facets of coaching on the Division 1 level. Listen in for sound from the Redskins 1st and 2nd round picks after last week's NFL draft and another edition of Rapid Fire!!

Octavia and Wilson were joined in studio Evan Williams, a Sports Performance Trainer for Under Armour powered by FX Studios. They talked about Evan's journey into training which started from him being a very explosive athlete as a high school basketball player. Cardell joined the show via the phone as he was out in the field, aka in someone's gym. He spent the weekend down in the 757 for...

Octavia and Wilson were joined in studio by friends to the program Robert Pettis of the PITS league and Quinn Cook of the New Orleans Pelicans to help hold down the fort in Cardell's absence. Steven Streff called in to discuss DC United's slow start to the season, while Local Coverage consisted of Cardell's coverage of the 65th Annual Portsmouth Invitational and Wilson provided a co...

Cardell and the crew were anticipating this show for a while now, they were blessed by the appearance of Curt "Trouble" Smith. A living legend of sorts in the realm of Basketball both in Washington, D.C. and the entire DMV. Listen in for a great conversation between "Trouble" and Cardell, spanning from the first time he picked up a basketball, to pro aspirations, to current day...

DMV Elite's Marcus Helton was the in-studio guest. He and Cardell talked about the challenges and rewards in their efforts to make a difference in high school hoops. Wilson asked them about the positives of AAU basketball since most prefer to look at the negatives. The D.C. Blue Devils,D.C. United, and Maryland's Womens Basketball were all part of local coverage. Tune in for a great Rapi...

Joining the crew in studio was Woodrow Wilson boys Varsity Head Coach Angelo Hernandez. He talked about his team's championship season and the journey to get there with Cardell. Wilson dished on his trip to Bridgeport, Connecticut for Sweet 16 and Elite 8 action in the NCAA Womens Tournament. Listen in to find out more about "A place to walk to" and who the fans voted for in this we...

The Focus crew welcomed former Maryland Terrapin and DeMatha alumni, Travis Garrison to the show. He shared some great stories from his past, including one with Melo, Bron, and Amare. Garrison also talked about his struggles during his career and how it led him to write a book and share his story with youngsters today. You definitely don't want to miss this week's Rapid Fire segment!!

The Focus team was joined by former NFL player and current Bladensburg High School Head Football Coach Byron Westbrook. He talked about his young coaching career, his journey to this point and the challenge of changing the culture. As always Cardell and Wilson shared their respective news in Local Coverage and the Rapid Fire segment was just that, "Fire!" Tune in for a good time, laughs...

The in-studio guest was New World Basketball's Chris Rhone, he talked about AAU basketball and his training company Unique Hoops. Cardell had a ton of coverage from the weekend's Maryland Juco Playoffs and Head Coach Brian Johnson called in to talk about his team winning the men's side of the tournament. Boogie Cousins was just one topic in a fun Rapid Fire session, listen in to fin...

Cardell and Wilson were joined in studio by guest Ricky Goings of Everyone Deserves A Shot (E.D.A.S) and the 30x30 Select Combine. He and Cardell had a great discussion on the history of D.C. basketball in addition to his nonprofit. The local coverage segment was full of action, tune in to see what was discussed and this week's Rapid Fire Session!

Rob Webster from ESPN 980 made his first appearance on the Focus. Friend of the show, he came in to talk hoops both the collegiate and professional ranks. Local Coverage included some high level Juco action and an interview with Maryland's Shatori Walker-Kimbrough. Cardell had some great questions for Rapid Fire and Eddie finished things up by being Petty as usual.

Octavia wasn't able to make it in due to being sick, so Cardell and Wilson fought through their own ailments to host the show. Guest Tim Bowie and Cardell were former College Teammates and boy did they have a story to tell about a "brawl" they were involved in up in Philadelphia. Cardell interviewed his former teammate about his training company Peak Performance in Delaware. You def...

Cardell, Wilson and Octavia kick it with restaurateur Dee Brooks about the latest sports topics.