SHANE CONNUCK
Sports Broadcaster and Journalist
WizardsXTRA
Early in my college career, I covered the Washington Wizards and Mystics for this NBA-credentialed website. I managed @WizardsXTRA's social media accounts, along with writing game stories, features, perspectives and more.
Westbrook’s triple-double, Beal’s 31 not enough as Sixers hold off Wizards, 113-107
Dec. 23, 2020
Russell Westbrook became the first Wizard to notch a triple-double in his debut, and Bradley Beal tallied 31 points in his return. But it wasn't enough, as the 76ers held on to a 113-107 Opening Day victory. Image via The AP.
Mystics’ season ends at buzzer after blown fourth quarter lead
Sept. 16, 2020
As a 3-pointer by former Mystic Shey Peddy went down while the final buzzer sounded, the Washington Mystics' reign as WNBA champs ended in a devastating loss to the Phoenix Mercury after leading for about 36 minutes. Image via AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack.
NBA Seeding Games Schedule Released: Celtics, Pacers, Thunder Among Teams Wizards Will See
June 27, 2020
Washington Wizards basketball will return on Friday, July 31, at 4 p.m. The ninth-ranked squad in the East will face the Phoenix Suns at the HP Field House in Orlando, Florida, in the first of its eight seeding games. Image via Rocky Widner.
