In the latest episode of the Capital Hoop Caucus, Isaac Agyekum-Harris and Wardell McCabe bring you a jam-packed breakdown of all things basketball in the DMV and beyond. From the Wizards’ Summer League performances to the WNBA All-Star Weekend, this episode is full of insight, analysis, and exclusive content you won’t want to miss.
🏀 Wizards Summer League: Tre Johnson & Alex Sarr Shine
The Washington Wizards wrapped up Summer League play with a 1–3 record, but the real story was the emergence of their young core. Tre Johnson dazzled with elite shot-making, while Alex Sarr nearly posted a triple-double with blocks.
Key Takeaways:
- Tre Johnson’s 68.8% true shooting shows star potential
- Alex Sarr’s 8-block game highlights his defensive ceiling
- Keyshawn George is making a case for a starting role
- The Wizards’ frontcourt still needs depth and strength
“They chose someone with fit over flash… it’s like finding rare Jordans at an outlet store.” — Isaac Agyekum-Harris
👑 WNBA All-Star Weekend: Mystics Make History
The Washington Mystics are sending three players to the WNBA All-Star Game for the first time in franchise history:
- Brittney Sykes (All-Star replacement for Caitlin Clark)
- Kiki Iriafen
- Sonia Citron (also a 3-point contest participant)
The team is also surging in the standings, with a 7–5 record in games decided by two possessions or fewer.
Why it matters:
- The Mystics are a top-5 defense in the WNBA
- Aaliyah Edwards is shooting over 60% in her last 8 games
- Sonia Citron is one of the most efficient rookies in the league
🎙️ Exclusive: Fran Fraschilla on the Wizards’ Rebuild
In a special interview from Las Vegas, ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla shares why he’s bullish on the Wizards’ future:
“This is OKC 2.0… grow with young guys, take your bumps, and watch them mature into good NBA players.”
Highlights from the interview:
- Why Tre Johnson reminds him of Devin Booker
- Cam Whitmore’s fresh start in D.C.
- Alex Sarr’s ceiling as a modern NBA big
- Bobi Klintman’s Marcus Smart-like toughness
