Jackie Carmichael is only 6-7, but his 7-2 wingspan allowed him to average two blocks per game and play center at Illinois State, where he tallied 17.4 points and 9.3 rebounds.

Local favorite Otto Porter will garner all of the attention when he works out for the Wizards on Friday at Verizon Center .

Don't look now but Maryland center Alex Len is flying up public draft boards. Considering the Wizards lack a long-term center , drafting the athletically gifted big man at No. 3 is a distinct possibility.

Redskins center Will Montgomery says his knee is back to "100 percent" and he is ready to compete.

Wizards center Emeka Okafor is among a dozen players nominated for the NBA's first "ideal teammate" award.

The Wizards ended the week by working out Mike Muscala, a 6-11 center from Bucknell who ran the floor well but still looks too undersized to play in the low post.

Seeking more frontcourt scoring, the Wizards took a look at Bucknell center Mike Muscala during the NBA Combine. The two sides have a longer meeting scheduled for Friday at the Verizon Center .

Coach Randy Wittman wasn't totally pleased with Kevin Seraphin's performance last season, so he has the center back in for individual workouts.

Individual workouts began at Verizon Center on Monday, and Butler's Rotnei Clarke tried to make a good first impression.

The primary basis for the Wizards or any time drafting Victor Oladipo high in the lottery comes from his defensive prowess. One basketball analytics website suggests his ball-stopping hype might be overstated.

After making a comment that is considered anti-gay, Roy Hibbert not only apologized but made an effort to contact former Wizards center Jason Collins.

Grant Hill did it all as a basketball player in high school in Reston, Va., in college at Duke and as an Olympian, but he never could win an NBA championship.

Roy Hibbert became an All-Star center with the Indiana Pacers, but the base for his growth began during his days at Georgetown.

A four-year player at Bucknell, center Mike Muscala averaged 18.9 points and 11.3 rebounds last season, has a mid-range jumper, can create off the dribble and finish with either hand.

The Wizards are unlikely to land a shot blocking center with the third overall pick, but there is a certain former No.1 overall selection and frequently injured free agent with such traits who is on the comeback trail.

Capitals center Matt Hendricks says his trip to Afghanistan opened his eyes to the freedoms he enjoys.