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George Washington pulls away in the second half for a 96-73 win over Old Dominion.
George Washington center Rafael Castro dunks home two of his game high 20 points in a win over Old Dominion George Washington showcased its extraordinary depth in a commanding 96-73 win over Old Dominion, pulling away decisively in the second half after briefly trailing 36-30 in the opening period. All-A-10 big man Rafael Castro powered the Buff & Blue with a dominant, efficient performance — 20 points on 6-of-6 shooting, a game-high nine rebounds and three steals — while Hof

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Nov 161 min read


George Washington dominates American 107-67
The bigger,, more experienced George Washington squad showed no mercy, cruising over American 107-67, further validating the hype surrounding the team.. Tre Dinkins led the way with a career-high 23 points, connecting on 7-of-9 from beyond the arc, while Christian Jones added an efficient 12 points and five assists. In his long-awaited return, Garrett Johnson scored 13 points in just 19 minutes, hitting three of GW’s 15 threes in a blistering .536 performance from deep. Seve

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Nov 121 min read


Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Preview
Wizards vs Pistons When: Monday, November 10th, at 7:00 p.m. Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI TV: Monumental Sports Network Radio: N/A Injury Wizards: None Pistons: Jaden Ivey ( Out/ Knee ), Tobias Harris (Out/ Ankle), Marcus Sasser (Out/ Hip), Isaiah Stewart (Out/ Ankle) The Focus co-hosts Cardell Dudley Jr and Wilson Tarpeh Jr preview tonight's contest between the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons. The pair breaks down what has to be done for the Wizards to

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Nov 101 min read


The Probe Ep. 52: Oklahoma City Thunder Team Defense
Welcome to an all-new episode of The Probe from us here at The Focus, where we provide in-depth game breakdowns and scouting reports on teams and players across the basketball world. In this episode, we take a closer look at the Oklahoma City Thunder’s vaunted team defense — a unit that has shattered the myth that today’s NBA players, with all their skill and modern spacing, are impossible to guard. This record-setting defense proved to be one of the most formidable in league

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Nov 41 min read


George Washington Men’s pull away in the second half to defeat Maine 67-47
GW reserve center Luke Hunger scores inside against Maine George Washington men’s basketball opened their season with a strong second half to defeat Maine 67-47. The Revolutionaries were led by 6’10”, 255-pound senior forward-center Luke Hunger, a Northwestern transfer who came off the bench to post a game-leading and career high-tying 15 points in just over 24 minutes. Hunger filled in admirably for All-A-10 center Rafael Castro, who was limited due to foul trouble. Preseaso

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Nov 42 min read


Washington Wizards vs Orlando Magic Preview
Wizards vs Magic When: Saturday, November 1st, at 7:00 p.m. Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. TV: Monumental Sports Network Radio: N/A Injury Wizards: None Magic: Moritz Wagner ( Out/ Knee ) The Focus co-hosts Cardell Dudley Jr and Wilson Tarpeh Jr preview Saturday night’s contest between the Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic. The Magic comes in on a 10 game winning streak against the Wizards. The pair breaks down what has to be done for the Wizards to break th
The Focus Staff
Nov 11 min read


Washington Wizards vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
Wizards vs Thunder When: Thursday, October 30th, at 8:00 p.m. Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK TV: Monumental Sports Network Radio: N/A Injury Wizards: Marvin Bagley III (Day to Day/ Ankle) Thunder: Chet Holmgren(Out/Back), Jalen Williams (Out/Wrist), Nikola Topic (Out/ Testicular Surgery), Isaiah Joe (Day to Day/ Knee), Kenrich Williams (Out/ Knee), Thomas Sorber ( Out for Season / Knee) The Focus co-hosts Cardell Dudley Jr and Wilson Tarpeh Jr preview a Thursday n

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Oct 301 min read


Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks Preview
Wizards vs Mavericks When: Friday, October 24th, at 8:30 p.m. Where: American Airline Arena, Dallas, TX TV: Monumental Sports Network Radio: N/A Injury Wizards: Bilal Coulibaby (Out / Thumb) Mavericks: Daniel Gafford (Out / Ankle), Dante Exum (Out/ Knee), Kyrie Irving (Out/ Knee) The Focus co-hosts Wilson Tarpeh Jr., Raymond Lyons, and Cardell Dudley Jr. preview the Washington Wizards’ road matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, with both teams aiming to bounce back from se

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Oct 241 min read


George Washington Fades Late, Falls to Georgetown 73-64 in Exhibition
George Washington center Rafael Castro with the dunk over Georgetown's Julius Halaifonua in the first half In a highly anticipated exhibition matchup between two programs that hadn’t faced each other in 44 years, the battle lived up to expectations. Georgetown weathered a spirited start from George Washington before pulling away late in the second half to earn a 73-64 win. Billed as the “DC Match-Up,” the game carried added intrigue as GW center Rafael Castro faced off again

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Oct 191 min read


Preseason: Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors Preview
Wizards vs Raptors When: Sunday, October 12th, at 3 p.m. Where: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. TV: Monumental Sports Network...

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Oct 112 min read


25-26 DMV Preseason Men's College Basketball Watchlist: Wings
As the 2025-26 college basketball season approaches, the DMV region is stacked with talent poised to make an impact at every position....

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Oct 26 min read


25-26 DMV Preseason Men's College Basketball Watchlist: Shooting Guard
As the 2025-26 college basketball season approaches, the DMV region is stacked with talent poised to make an impact at every position....

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Sep 206 min read


25-26 DMV Preseason Men's College Basketball Watchlist: Point Guard
As the 2025-26 college basketball season approaches, the DMV region is stacked with talent poised to make an impact at every position....

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Sep 175 min read


2025 WNBA Season Awards
The 2025 WNBA season has been filled with breakout performances, historic milestones, and unforgettable storylines, setting the stage for...

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Sep 128 min read


Washington Mystics vs Indiana Fever Preview
Mystics vs Fever When: Sunday, Sept 7th, at 3:00 p.m. Where: CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore, MD TV: NBA TV | Monumental Sports Network...

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Sep 73 min read


Washington Mystics vs Connecticut Sun Preview
Mystics vs Sun When: Thursday, Aug 21st, at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT TV: League Pass | Monumental Sports...

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Aug 212 min read


Washington Mystics vs Los Angeles Sparks Preview
Mystics vs Sparks When: Sunday, Aug 17th, at 3:00 p.m. Where: Carefirst Arena, Washington, D.C. TV: League Pass | Monumental Sports...

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Aug 172 min read


Washington Mystics vs Minnesota Lynx Preview
Mystics vs Lynx When: Friday, Aug 8th, at 7:30 p.m. Where: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN TV: League Pass | Monumental Sports Network |...

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Aug 82 min read


Washington Mystics vs Atlanta Dream Preview
Mystics vs Dream When: Sunday, Aug 3rd, at 3:00 p.m. Where: Gateway Center, College Park, GA. TV: League Pass | Monumental Sports...

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Aug 22 min read


Washington Mystics vs Golden State Valkyries Preview
Mystics vs Valkyries When: Thursday, July 31st, at 7:30 p.m. Where: Carefirst Arena, Washington, D.C. TV: League Pass | Monumental...

Cardell Darrin Dudley Jr
Jul 311 min read
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