The DMV Hoops Podcast
Welcome to The DMV Hoops Podcast, where your host Kurt Cross takes you inside the heartbeat of basketball in the DMV. Joined by Chelsie Cross, we deliver The DMV Hoops Podcast. From public to private schools, the girls’ game to the boys’ game, AAU to Summer League, and from The Live Period to showcases and regular season play... we cover every corner of the DMV hoops scene.
The DMV has long been recognized as one of the nation’s true hotbeds of basketball talent. Here, access is everything and The DMV Hoops Podcast brings you closer to the biggest games, coaches, and players shaping the region. More than just scores and highlights, this is your all-access pass to the stories, energy, and culture that define DMV basketball.
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The DMV Hoops Podcast
Episode 118 | Dan Harwood (Magruder HS) | 6.23.2026
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DMV Hoops Podcast – Episode 118 🎙️🏀
Originally Recorded On 6.17.2026
Episode 118 welcomes one of the most respected figures in Maryland high school basketball history, Coach Dan Harwood of Magruder High School, to the DMV Hoops Podcast.
As the winningest coach in Montgomery County Public Schools history and a Hall of Fame member, Coach Harwood joins Kurt & Chelsie for a conversation that spans decades of basketball, leadership, and the countless relationships built along the way. From his early coaching days to building one of the most successful programs in the region, Harwood reflects on the experiences that shaped his remarkable career.
Throughout the episode, Coach Harwood shares stories about some of the outstanding players, coaches, and teams that have crossed his path. The conversation explores how the game has evolved over the years, from changes in player development and recruiting to the modern realities facing today's student-athletes and coaches.
Of course, when Coach Harwood is on the mic, the stories start flowing. Names are dropped. Memories are shared. Laughter is guaranteed. Be sure to listen in when he mentions Left Driessel, Morgan Wootten & John Thompson. From unforgettable games and championship moments to the personalities that helped shape DMV basketball, this episode serves as both a history lesson and a celebration of the people who have made the local game special.
A Hall of Fame career. A lifetime of stories. A true DMV Hoops legend.
Coach Dan Harwood joins Kurt & Chelsie on Episode 118.
