I've covered many stars and phenoms in my career; John Wall, Bryce Harper, Alex Ovechkin. A.J. Dybantsa's introductory press conference showed he can command and charm a room like few people can. Here were his best quotes, from Len Bias to... Spiderman: buff.ly/EnI25Gs

“He’s unique in that he can switch, but he also protects the rim and blocks shots." - GM Will Dawkins Story on Felix Okpara, whom the Wizards traded up to select in the second round. www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/wiza...

NEW Off the Bench is out breaking down all things AJ Dybantsa: - why Wizards fans deserve this moment - fit with the Wizards in the short- and long-term - John Wall's advice and unique role with Dybantsa youtu.be/71JOEm0TIuU?...

"I’m just so thankful to the organization and the staff to pick me and believe in me." A.J. Dybantsa reacted to being picked 1st overall by the Wizards last night and shared how the team wants him to be a two-way star. www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/wiza...

NEWS: Wizards take AJ Dybantsa first overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. More: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/wiza...

Our final pre-draft episode of Off the Bench featured the great Sam Vecenie, who went in-depth on all the top prospects and also shared thoughts on some of the Wizards' best current young players. A one-stop shop to get you ready for tonight: youtu.be/qxuH4eJUPbY?...

John Wall, a former No. 1 pick himself, joined us recently on the Off the Bench podcast to compare the situation he walked into to the current Wizards. youtu.be/jlYmybNvtq0?...

A.J. Dybantsa of BYU could be the No. 1 pick for the Wizards tonight. Read up on how he views his biggest strengths and weaknesses: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/a-j-...

Darryn Peterson of Kansas is the top guard in this class and could be the No. 1 pick tonight. Read more on Peterson and how he views his ideal role at the NBA level: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/darr...

Will A.J. Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson be the Wizards' pick tonight? Read what both of them said about the Wizards at the NBA Draft combine last month: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/a-j-...

The Wizards have the No. 1 pick tonight and we still don't know who they will select. Here's an analytics breakdown of the top prospects - A.J. Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson and more - to take a closer look at their options. www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/what...

Get ready for the NBA Draft by catching up on Off the Bench. Some of our recent guests/episodes include... Sam Vecenie: buff.ly/RLwOGK9 John Wall: buff.ly/aDeiVDw Analytics: buff.ly/yUPXbhV Brendan Haywood: buff.ly/7Pj3txQ Drew Gooden: buff.ly/yqFdSCN Dybantsa and Peterson: buff.ly/twamGJi

Peterson attempted more left wing 3s than any other shot. Dybantsa drew more and-1s than anyone else. Much more in this analytics deep dive on the top NBA Draft prospects: buff.ly/5RSpgcS

Get ready for next week with our loaded NBA Draft preview on Off the Bench: 🏀 @sam_vecenie with detailed breakdowns of Dybantsa, Peterson & more 🏀 Nate Ament on DMV hoops 🏀 @cmillsPxP grades my player comps for the top-10 picks youtu.be/qxuH4eJUPbY?...

We had John Wall on Off the Bench this week for a wide-ranging interview. Wall shared what it's like to be the No. 1 pick, the situation he walked into in '10 compared to '26, plus his funny reaction to A.J. Dybantsa matching his sprint speed at the combine. @cmillsPxP youtu.be/jlYmybNvtq0?...

“People don’t think I can really shoot, which is kind of funny to me." Caleb Wilson, known for dunks and defense, talked up his shooting and passing at the combine and believes those skills will translate quickly in the NBA. www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/cale...

NEW Off the Bench is out with @JohnWall on... 🏀 how the No. 1 pick will fit into the rebuild 🏀 his reaction to Dybantsa matching his sprint speed at the combine 🏀 how much $ he'd make in NIL if he were a HS recruit today 👀 @cmillspxp @monsportsnet youtu.be/jlYmybNvtq0

🚨We've got a big guest on tomorrow's Off the Bench to talk NBA Draft and the Wizards... John Wall🚨 Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss it: YT: buff.ly/9v9ZqbR M+: buff.ly/JSKvKnT Art19: buff.ly/tcOAsbe Apple: buff.ly/IibrXPw Spotify: buff.ly/fBEswap

Darryn Peterson shot 38.8% on *NBA range* threes at Kansas last year and on high volume (129 3PA). Don't miss our analytics breakdown of Peterson, Dybantsa and other top NBA Draft prospects on the latest Off the Bench: youtu.be/nso-ElTkBcU?...

“I think I’d fit well there with their vision and their plan for the future." A look at Cameron Boozer, a dark horse for the No. 1 pick per mock drafts, but who boasts a winning pedigree, as he touted at the combine. www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/cam-...

“My feel for the game is elite. My competitiveness and my will to win, I think those are things that will translate." Cam Boozer has been a common denominator to winning his entire basketball life. He expects that to continue in the NBA. www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/cam-...

A.J. Dybantsa was second in assists on corner threes (29) last season among all non-guards in Division I. That and many more advanced stats on Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer and Caleb Wilson in the latest Off the Bench: youtu.be/nso-ElTkBcU?...

NEW episode of Off the Bench is out... 🏀 Analytics deep dive on AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer & Caleb Wilson 📈 📊 🏀 @BabcockHoops scouts the top-10, sorts through the top PGs @cmillsPxP @monsportsnet (links below) youtu.be/nso-ElTkBcU

We've been covering the NBA Draft from all angles on Off the Bench w/ episodes every Wednesday. Tomorrow's will have an analytics breakdown of Dybantsa, Peterson and more. Make sure you're subscribed (links below). @cmillspxp Here's our most recent ep. with Brendan Haywood: youtu.be/QvOPJD8OGjQ?...

A.J. Dybantsa said at the combine: "I’m super exciting as a player, super explosive. I fill seats.” But he was just as honest about what he needs to improve. A look at those areas and the data behind them, plus some surprising NBA comps Dybantsa threw out there for himself: buff.ly/MtSsTcV

A.J. Dybantsa had a private workout with LeBron James, who came away very impressed. Here's how Dybantsa described it at the NBA Draft combine: youtu.be/yhgHc6TiP0s

NEW episode of Off the Bench is out: 🏀 Caleb Wilson interview 🏀 @bwood_33 on Dybantsa, Peterson & more (he called games for both this season) 🏀 Brendan shares some 'Tallest Tales' from his Wizards days, who his funniest teammates were @cmillsPxP @monsportsnet www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvOP...

Darryn Peterson talked a lot at the combine - both with media and teams - about what position he will play in the NBA; PG or SG. How it could work in Washington if the Wizards draft him first overall: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/darr...

NEW episode of Off the Bench is out... 🏀 Cam Boozer interview 🏀 Combine takeaways + historical comps 🏀 @DrewGooden weighs in on the top prospects + plays Wiz Quiz @cmillsPxP @monsportsnet youtu.be/A8-hOZDFbvM

A.J. Dybantsa is the same height as Blake Griffin, but jumps way higher and has John Wall speed. Darryn Peterson has prototypical size and speed for a guard. My NBA Draft combine takeaways, with a ton of historical comps: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/nba-...

A.J. Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson met the media yesterday in Chicago and I was there. Here's what stood out, including why both were genuinely impressed with their pre-draft interviews with the Wizards. www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/a-j-...

Reporting from Chicago: John Wall, Michael Winger... and A.J. Dybantsa react to the Wizards landing the first overall pick. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/john...

The NBA draft lottery will take place here in Chicago in just over an hour. In the meantime, here's a detailed breakdown of Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson, two of the top prospects in the vaunted '26 class: youtu.be/pBhy-tE3oL4?...

While we wait for the results of today's draft lottery and where the Wizards will select, here's an extensive look at the top-2 prospects: A.J. Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson: youtu.be/YiGsIzaW8eo?...

Get ready for today's NBA Draft lottery with this overview of the Wizards' lottery odds and the much-hyped 2026 draft class on Off the Bench @cmillsPxP buff.ly/uzR7mNI

🚨 NBA Draft lottery day is here. It all goes down at 3 p.m. ET.🚨 Here's a breakdown of the Wizards' lottery odds, which guarantee them a top-5 pick in a stacked draft: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/wiza...

John Wall will represent the Wizards at the draft lottery this weekend. As they hope for lottery luck, their last No. 1 pick will be on stage. www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/john...

Another NBA Draft episode of 'Off the Bench' is out: 🏀 @DraftJunkyJames gives an overview of the '26 class, who he has going to the Wizards... plus an apology to Will Riley 🏀 @CmillsPXP and I go in-depth on Cam Boozer & Caleb Wilson; their biggest strengths + how they'd fit buff.ly/aA3roIL

Where does Darryn Peterson rank among the best guard prospects in the last five years? We each gave our top-5s on Off the Bench: youtu.be/yIUzN6DaHUo

2026 NBA Draft: Which prospect is most likely to supplant A.J. Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson as a top-2 pick? youtu.be/pu-PTxyEpQk

How does A.J. Dybantsa compare to the best wing/forward prospects of the last five NBA Drafts? Quite well, it turns out. @CMillsPXP and I gave our rankings on Off the Bench: youtu.be/Zy0JwaGSEC4

"I’m just grateful to be alive, to be honest." Cam Whitmore opened up about his health scare involving a blood clot that ended his season and gave him a new perspective on basketball and life. www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/New-...

“I’ve never played with a player as talented or as special as A.D. is." Count Trae Young and Alex Sarr among those looking forward to playing with Anthony Davis on the Wizards. @monsportsnet www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/wiza...

Just how good is the 2026 NBA Draft class? @cmillspxp gave our initial thoughts on the '26 draft on Off the Bench; top-5 prospects, biggest strengths, toughest calls. Also, what's a good comp for how a Wizards leap could look next year? youtu.be/3hkZRtMQY4M

Anthony Davis met with media for the first time today since being traded to the Wizards. He had a lot to say about the organization and the potential of its young players. www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/anth...

“One of the coldest high school mixtapes ever." Sharife Cooper's basketball journey began with a meteoric rise. Then adversity hit. All of it has left him uniquely grateful for his NBA second chance. www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/shar...

The Wizards use a digital playbook to show players ATOs (after timeout plays) in their huddles. Gone are the days of whiteboards and dry-erase markers. See the full demo from Wizards assistant coach Cody Toppert: www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/videos/cody-...

"I thought I’d made a lot of improvement, but it was just like poof [it was gone]." Bilal Coulibaly spoke with @monsportsnet about his injuries this season, and how he's battled through to play in April for the first time in his career. www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/article/bila...

How would you rank the 5 biggest surprises of the Wizards' 2025-26 season? @cmillspxp and I compared our rankings on 'Off the Bench.' We also talked Kyshawn George's leap and interviewed @HUMensBB NCAA Tournament star @Bryce_Harris34 youtu.be/p7EZEg2fPgI

Wizards HC Brian Keefe said Anthony Davis and Trae Young are not expected to play again this season. They tried to ramp AD up, but ran out of time and Trae is behind AD in the process.