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Episode 154 | Kaiden Argueta – St. Andrew’s Episcopal School PSB High Academic Showcase Originally Recorded: August 16, 2026 For Episode 154, we wrap up this run of coverage from the Pro Skills Basketball High Academic Showcase with a player we've watched, and called, plenty of times before. Kaiden Argueta, the newest guard at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, joins Kurt & Chelsie just moments after coming off the floor at the showcase... and this time, he brings his father along for the conversation. For Kurt, it's a reunion of sorts. After calling Kaiden's games during his time at St. John’s College High School and in the WCAC, Kurt will now get a chance to follow the next chapter of his career as Kaiden makes the move to St. Andrew’s. And it's a big chapter. Kaiden is heading into that all-important jump from sophomore to junior year... a summer when development, exposure and preparation begin to take on an entirely different meaning for a player with aspirations of competing at the next level. We talk about his summer on the basketball circuit, his performance at the PSB High Academic Showcase, what he's been working on and, most importantly, the expectations Kaiden has for himself heading into the upcoming season. The move from St. John's to St. Andrew's also means a different role and a new opportunity. Kaiden discusses what went into the transition, what he's looking forward to with his new program and how he plans to make his mark as he settles into his junior season. Having his father join us gives us another perspective on the journey — the work that happens away from the spotlight, the decisions that come with navigating high school basketball and what the family hopes to see from Kaiden as this next phase begins. But we couldn't let him leave without getting to the really important basketball question... Kaiden has a younger brother, Carter, who's entering his freshman year. So naturally, we had to ask: 🏀 Kaiden vs. Carter. One-on-one. Who wins? Big brother certainly has an answer... but we'll let Kaiden tell you himself. From St. John's and the WCAC to St. Andrew's and a new opportunity, Episode 154 catches up with a talented young guard at an important moment in his high school career. 🏀 A new school. A new role. A pivotal junior season. And a little brother waiting for his shot at the champ. 🎙️ Episode 154 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show

Episode 153 | Coach TJ Jordan – McDaniel College Men’s Basketball PSB High Academic Showcase Originally Recorded: August 16, 2026 For Episode 153, we continue our coverage from the Pro Skills Basketball High Academic Showcase with a coach who is beginning an exciting new chapter in his career. Fresh off of success at Notre Dame of Maryland University, Coach TJ Jordan has now turned his attention to building something special at McDaniel College. And when we say new chapter, we mean it. Coach Jordan was just a couple of weeks into the job when he made his way to Stevenson University and sat down with Kurt & Chelsie. One thing immediately stood out to us: you don't see a lot of college head coaches personally attending showcases. There are only so many hours in a day, especially when you're taking over a new program. But for Coach Jordan, the PSB High Academic Showcase was important enough to be there himself. That tells you something about the approach he's bringing to McDaniel. Coach Jordan talks about making the move from Notre Dame of Maryland, what he learned from the success he helped create there and how those experiences are shaping his vision for McDaniel men's basketball. We get into the early days of taking over a college program... evaluating what you already have, establishing a culture and, of course, recruiting the players who fit what you're trying to build. And that's exactly why an event like the High Academic Showcase matters. Coach Jordan discusses what catches his eye when he's evaluating prospective student-athletes and why finding the right fit, both on the basketball court, and in the classroom — is such an important part of building a successful college program. It's early. The vision is taking shape. And Coach TJ Jordan is already putting in the work. From success at Notre Dame of Maryland to a brand-new opportunity at McDaniel, we catch Coach Jordan right at the beginning of what he hopes will become another successful chapter. 🏀 A new job. A new program. A new challenge. And no time wasted getting out on the recruiting trail. 🎙️ Episode 153 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show

Episode 152 | Coach Matt Miller – Lebanon Valley College Basketball PSB High Academic Showcase Originally Recorded: August 16, 2026 For Episode 152, our coverage from the Pro Skills Basketball High Academic Showcase continues with a guest who may be new to the DMV Hoops Podcast microphone — but is definitely not a new face to Kurt. Coach Matt Miller of Lebanon Valley College joins Kurt & Chelsie for a conversation that starts with nearly 20 years of shared basketball history. Long before the podcast, the showcases and college recruiting conversations, Matt and Kurt were coaching in the same program at Winston Churchill High School. Matt worked on the boys basketball side, while Kurt coached on the girls side. So before we get into where Coach Miller is today, we spend a little time reminiscing about those Churchill days and just how much has changed in DMV basketball since then. Then we turn our attention to Lebanon Valley College and what Coach Miller is building today.  We ask... "Why?"  Why is HE here today?  His answer... the most candid and real answer we got from a coach all day. Matt discusses how his position at LVC is beginning to take shape, what he's learning about the program and the opportunity ahead as he works to help identify, recruit and develop the players who can contribute to the next chapter of Lebanon Valley basketball. And there may be no better place to have that conversation than the PSB High Academic Showcase, where talented student-athletes are competing in front of college coaches looking for exactly the kind of players who can fit their programs both academically and athletically. This episode is a little different for us. It's college basketball, recruiting and coaching... but it's also two coaches getting a chance to reconnect nearly two decades after sharing the sidelines at Churchill. 🏀 Old coaching stories. A basketball journey from player to coach. And a new chapter taking shape at Lebanon Valley College. 🎙️ Episode 152 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show

Episode 151 | Coach Yashar Joseph – Pro Skills Basketball & St. John’s College High School PSB High Academic Showcase Originally Recorded: August 16, 2026 For Episode 151, we continue our coverage from the Pro Skills Basketball High Academic Showcase at Stevenson University with another familiar face from the DMV basketball community. Coach Yashar Joseph of Pro Skills Basketball and the St. John’s College High School Boys Basketball staff joins Kurt & Chelsie to talk hoops, recruiting, player development and a little St. John’s history. At St. John’s, Coach Joseph has carved out an important role within the program, particularly in the recruiting and scouting lanes. He gives us a look behind the curtain at what goes into identifying talent, evaluating players and helping build a roster capable of competing at the highest levels of the WCAC and DMV basketball. We also take a trip back to 2022 and that magical St. John’s season under Coach Pat Behan. Coach Joseph reflects on what made that group special, the chemistry surrounding the program and what it was like being part of a season that remains an unforgettable chapter in Cadets basketball history. From there, the conversation turns to Pro Skills Basketball and the philosophy behind the organization.  And with the PSB High Academic Showcase happening around us, we talk about why events like this matter... giving talented student-athletes an opportunity to perform in front of college coaches while putting academics and basketball on the same stage. From recruiting and scouting at St. John’s to memories of a magical Cadets season and the player-development philosophy driving PSB, Coach Joseph gives us a unique perspective from someone working in multiple lanes of DMV basketball. 🏀 Recruiting. Scouting. Development. And a look inside two programs helping shape DMV hoops. 🎙️ Episode 151 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show

Episode 150 | Coach James Maerder - Pro Skills Basketball | Showcase Director PSB High Academic Showcase Originally Recorded: August 16, 2026 For Episode 150, it only makes sense that we sit down with the man who helped make today's coverage possible! Coach James Maerder, Director of the Pro Skills Basketball High Academic Showcase, joins Kurt & Chelsie from Stevenson University. Coach Maerder was gracious enough to invite the DMV Hoops Podcast out to cover the showcase, and we're thrilled to have a familiar face join us on the mic. Our connection with Coach Maerder goes back years to his time at St. John's College High School, so there's plenty to catch up on. We revisit some DMV basketball memories, including the unforgettable 2023 WCAC season under the  Coach Pat Behan... a special team, a special season and a chapter of St. John's basketball that left a lasting impact on everyone who experienced it. From there, we turn our attention to Pro Skills Basketball and everything happening within the organization. Coach Maerder talks about the growth of PSB, today's High Academic Showcase and the opportunities the program is creating for student-athletes throughout the area. We also dig into the PSB basketball landscape and how the organization continues to build through solid coaching, a wealth of talent and by truly developing players in today's often crowded AAU landscape. From St. John's and the WCAC to PSB and the next generation of DMV talent, this one covers a lot of ground with someone we've known and respected for years. 🏀 A familiar face. A shared history. And a look at where PSB hoops is headed next. 🎙️ Episode 150 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show

Episode 149 | Coach Lenny Myers - John F. Kennedy High School PSB High Academic Showcase Originally Recorded: August 16, 2026 A friend of the program is back on the mic! Coach Lenny Myers of John F. Kennedy High School joins Kurt & Chelsie from the Pro Skills Basketball High Academic Showcase at Stevenson University. Coach Myers is in the building to check out and support a few of his players competing in the showcase... and, of course, we couldn't let him leave without talking some MoCo hoops. With summer basketball winding down, we look ahead to the fall and talk about Kennedy's readiness for the upcoming season, some of the new additions joining the program and how the Cavaliers are coming together as they prepare for what's ahead. We also spend some time talking about reigning MoCo Player of the Year Gabe Colston and the expectations surrounding him as he prepares for another season. After an outstanding year, what's next and how does Coach Myers see his game and leadership continuing to develop? From supporting his players at the showcase to preparing Kennedy for another run through Montgomery County basketball, it's always a great conversation when Coach Myers stops by. 🏀 The showcase continues. MoCo is in the building. And the season will be here before we know it. 🎙️ Episode 149 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show

Episode 148 | Coach Jack Bors - Stevenson University PSB High Academic Showcase Originally Recorded: August 16, 2026 When you're broadcasting from Stevenson University, there's only one place to start... with the home coach! Coach Jack Bors of Stevenson University joins Kurt & Chelsie as our first guest from the Pro Skills Basketball High Academic Showcase, an invite-only event bringing talented student-athletes from across the DMV together for a day of basketball, exposure and opportunity. With dozens of college coaches in the building scouting, assessing and coaching, Coach Bors gives us the perspective from the college sideline. We talk about the showcase, what coaches are looking for when evaluating prospective student-athletes and the importance of finding players who can succeed both on the court and in the classroom. We also get an opportunity to talk Stevenson basketball, Coach Bors' program and what it means to have this collection of players and college coaches competing right on his home floor. It's the perfect way to begin our conversations from the showcase... the home gym, the home coach and a full day of hoops ahead. 🏀 High academics. High-level basketball. College coaches watching. Opportunities everywhere. 🎙️ Episode 148 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show

Episode 147 | Opening Tip: PSB High Academic Showcase Pro Skills Basketball High Academic Showcase Originally Recorded: August 16, 2026 The mics are open and we're ready for a full day of hoops! Kurt & Chelsie kick off the DMV Hoops Podcast's coverage of the Pro Skills Basketball High Academic Showcase, broadcasting from Stevenson University in Owings Mills, Maryland. This invite-only showcase brings together talented student-athletes from across the DMV who are getting it done in two places that matter... in the classroom and on the basketball court. And they're doing it in front of an impressive audience. Dozens of college coaches are in attendance, spending the day scouting, assessing and coaching the student-athletes while getting an up-close look at some of the DMV's emerging talent. In Episode 147, we set the stage for the day ahead, talk about what makes the PSB High Academic Showcase unique and preview a day filled with basketball, competition, player and coach conversations, and opportunities for these student-athletes to make an impression at the next level. It's the beginning of a full day of coverage as we turn on the microphones, take in the atmosphere and get ready to meet some of the DMV's talented high-academic student-athletes. 🏀 Great students. Talented players. College coaches. One showcase. A full day of hoops. 🎙️ Episode 147 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show

Episode 146 | Capitol Hoops Summer League Championship Good Counsel vs. The Bullis School Originally Recorded: July 3, 2026 It all comes down to this. After weeks of basketball at the Capitol Hoops Summer League, the championship stage is set as Good Counsel and The Bullis School meet with summer supremacy on the line. It's WCAC vs. IAC. Falcons vs. Bulldogs. And brother vs. brother. At the center of the championship storyline are Zack and Israel Tchoubfong, two brothers standing on opposite sides of the court with only one able to leave as a Capitol Hoops Summer League Champion.  We have both Tchoubfong brothers at the table, following the championship game. Kurt & Chelsie take you inside Championship Day, breaking down the atmosphere, the matchup and the storylines surrounding two programs that battled their way through the field for an opportunity to finish the summer on top. It's the culmination of an incredible run of coverage from the Capitol Hoops Summer League — and a championship matchup that couldn't have been scripted much better. Good Counsel. Bullis. Zack. Israel. 🏆 One game. One champion. Winner takes all. 🎙️ Episode 146 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show

Episode 145 | Coach Brandyn Wilkerson Seneca Valley High School | CHSL NIT Champions Originally Recorded: July 3, 2026 Champions! 🏆 Fresh off capturing the Capitol Hoops Summer League NIT Championship, Coach Brandyn Wilkerson of Seneca Valley High School joins Kurt & Chelsie after the Screaming Eagles capped their summer league run with a championship victory over Coolidge. Coach Wilkerson takes us inside a player-led Seneca Valley team built on trust, unselfishness and accountability. He discusses how his players have learned to trust one another, play together and, most importantly, play for one another... a mentality that helped carry them to a CHSL title. We also look at the growth of the Seneca Valley program since Coach Wilkerson took over in 2024, the culture he's working to establish and how this summer has provided another important step forward for the program. Coach also discusses the Seneca Valley Basketball Camp and what he wants to do to enhance the basketball landscape in Germantown, MD. From building a program to building a brotherhood, and ultimately building a champion. It's a great conversation with Coach Brandyn Wilkerson following a memorable summer for Seneca Valley. 🏆 Seneca Valley — 2026 Capitol Hoops Summer League NIT Champions! 🎙️ Episode 145 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show

Episode 144 | Zack Tchoubfong Good Counsel High School Originally Recorded: July 2, 2026 The Capitol Hoops Summer League Championship is set, and this one comes with a little extra family bragging rights on the line. Fresh off Good Counsel's semifinal victory over Takoma Academy, Zack Tchoubfong joins Kurt & Chelsie with the Falcons officially headed to the CHSL Championship Game, where they'll meet The Bullis School in a winner-take-all showdown. The matchup gives us plenty to talk about. It's WCAC vs. IAC, Good Counsel vs. Bullis... and, perhaps most importantly, brother vs. brother, as Zack prepares to square off against his brother Israel Tchoubfong with the Summer League championship on the line. Zack talks about the Falcons' journey through the summer, their semifinal win over Takoma Academy and what it will take to finish the job in the championship game. We also have some fun with the Tchoubfong family matchup and what it means to compete against your own brother with summer supremacy and family bragging rights at stake. Two brothers. Two schools. Two conferences. One CHSL Championship. 🎙️ Episode 144 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show

Episode 143 | Israel Tchoubfong The Bullis School Originally Recorded: July 2, 2026 Fresh off a Capitol Hoops Summer League semifinal victory over DeMatha, Israel Tchoubfong of The Bullis School joins Kurt & Chelsie with the Bulldogs headed to the CHSL Championship Game. An accomplished player and an important piece of the Bullis program, Israel talks about the team's impressive summer, what has fueled their run through the Capitol Hoops Summer League, and the mindset following a big semifinal win over one of the DMV's most storied programs. We also look ahead to the championship game and discuss how the work put in during June and July can help set the tone for Bullis when the high school season arrives. And, of course, we couldn't let Israel leave without settling one of the more important debates of the summer: Who wins one-on-one — Israel or his Zack? The answer leads to a little family trash talk and plenty of fun. From a big playoff victory to championship expectations and a little sibling rivalry, it's another conversation from the heart of the Capitol Hoops Summer League. 🎙️ Episode 143 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show

Episode 142 | Danny Abass DeMatha Catholic High School Originally Recorded: July 1, 2026 A familiar face and frequent guest of the program, Danny Abass of DeMatha Catholic High School joins Kurt & Chelsie once again, this time live from the Capitol Hoops Summer League. With another summer of basketball nearing its conclusion, Danny talks about his summer performance, the progress he's made and the goals he's set for himself as DeMatha closes out its Summer League run. We also discuss how the summer months have helped prepare him and the Stags for what's ahead. Then, the conversation turns toward one of the toughest conferences in high school basketball, the WCAC. Danny shares his thoughts on the upcoming season, DeMatha's expectations and what it will take for the Stags to compete against another loaded field of DMV programs. For a player we've had the opportunity to follow and talk with throughout his journey, it's another chance to check in on Danny's development, confidence and mindset as he prepares for the next chapter. 🎙️ Episode 142 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show

Episode 141 | Coach Ahmad Smith Good Counsel High School Originally Recorded: July 1, 2026 Live from the Capitol Hoops Summer League Playoffs, Coach Ahmad Smith of Good Counsel High School joins Kurt & Chelsie to talk Falcons basketball and a summer that has provided plenty of momentum for the program. Coach Smith takes us inside Good Counsel's run through the CHSL Playoffs, discussing his team's growth throughout the summer, what he's learned about his group and the Falcons' impressive march to the Capitol Hoops Summer League Finals. The conversation also looks back at the DMV Live period, where Good Counsel had an opportunity to compete in front of college coaches while continuing to build chemistry and establish its identity heading toward the upcoming high school season. From DMV Live to the pressure of playoff basketball at the Capitol Hoops Summer League, Coach Smith shares his perspective on player development, summer competition and what this stretch of basketball can mean for the Falcons as they prepare for the season ahead. Don't miss our conversation with Coach Ahmad Smith, live from the CHSL Playoffs, as Good Counsel continues its summer run all the way to the championship game. 🎙️ Episode 141 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show

Episode 140 | Coach David Credle Takoma Academy Originally Recorded: June 30, 2026 A friend of the program and always one of our favorite guests, Coach David Credle of Takoma Academy joins Kurt & Chelsie during The Capitol Hoops Summer League for another outstanding basketball conversation. Coming off a remarkable 28-win season and an undefeated 12-0 record in league play, Coach Credle discusses the Tigers' move to a new conference and the exciting challenges that lie ahead. We also talk about the culture he's built at Takoma Academy, the expectations for the upcoming season and what it takes to keep a successful program moving forward. A Washington, D.C. native and Gonzaga College High School alumnus, Coach Credle and Kurt also take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the rich history of DMV basketball. Their conversation uncovers stories, traditions, and legendary figures from years past... and may have even sparked the idea for a future multi-episode series dedicated to preserving the history of basketball in the DMV. Don't miss this engaging conversation with one of the area's most respected coaches and passionate ambassadors for the game. 🎙️ Episode 140 is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. The DMV Hoops Podcast with Kurt & Chelsie Cross | Where DMV basketball lives Support the show