Canada Hoops
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsCanada Hoops takes you inside Canada Basketball as Canadian hoopers join us to share their basketball stories. Hosted by Matty Ireland, a long time Canada Basketball supporter, Canada Hoops spreads love for Canada Basketball and Canadian hoopers from coast to coast to coast.
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Ep 71: Jackson Rowe
April 21, 2024 23:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBJackson Rowe, the hustler, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Jackson sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball story thus far. Jackson is back home in Toronto after a strong, successful season with the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA G League. Jackson tells us his plans for the offseason as he gets ready to train for his upcoming season as he returns to Santa Cruz to crack open his spot in the NBA. JR takes us back to when he was growing up in Toronto as he learned the game from his Moth...
Ep 70: Allison McNeil
April 09, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBAllison McNeill, former Head Coach of the SWNT for Canada Basketball and one of the all time great coaches in Canadian basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Allison sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story. Allison lets us know what she has been doing since retirement; although she is still connected to the game and tells us that in some way basketball will always be a part of her life. Allison talks about the state and impact of womens' basketball right now and how she kn...
Ep 69: Oren Weisfeld
April 03, 2024 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBOren Weisfeld, your Canada Basketball, NBA , WNBA and NCAA journalist, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Orens sits down with your boy Matty to talk all things Canadian basketball. Oren talks about the 2024 NCAA Tournament and the impact of Zach Edey and Aaliyah Edwards as they lead their respective teams into the Final Four. Oren tells us about his book that is set to release in the Fall of 2025; which is a historical record and timeline of the Senior Mens National Team for Canada Basketball, along...
Ep 68: Jade Belmore
March 13, 2024 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBJade Belmore, the Regina Queen, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Jade sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Jade tells us about winding down her season at the University of Regina where she was just named the Canada West Player of the Year. Jade talks about her team, her season and how motivated she is to get the Cougars to Nationals to win a Championship. Jade takes us back to her younger days growing up in Regina, Saskatchewan and how basketball started to take sha...
Ep 67: The SWNT for Canada Basketball qualifies for the 2024 Paris Olympics !
February 12, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThe SWNT for Canada Basketball qualifies for the 2024 Paris Olympics! It's an emergency episode with Alex Adams as we discuss the SWNT making it to Paris under some crazy, exciting and fortunate circumstances. The SWNT is headed to their 4th straight Olympic games. Many of the players on the SWNT have joined us on Canada Hoops and we are incredibly happy for this group as they continue to commit and sacrifice for their country and Canada Basketball as a Program. It's going to be a Canada Bas...
Ep 66: Jasmine Bascoe
February 06, 2024 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBJasmine Bascoe, the young dawg and 2023 U19 FIBA World Cup Bronze medalist, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Jasmine sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Jasmine tells us how she is preparing and training right now at Kings Christian as she winds down her high school/prep career. Jazz talks about feeling ready to start her career at Villanova this fall when she becomes a Wildcat. Jasmine tells Matty how basketball got started for her as she always found herself in a...
Ep 65: Denise Dignard
February 01, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBDenise Dignard, the General Manager / Executive Vice-President of Women's High Performance for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Denise sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Denise tells us how basketball took shape for her growing up in Port Cartier, Quebec and ultimately following her dream to play for the National Team and playing professionally in France. Denise talks about how she landed her job with Canada Basketball in 1998 when the Program o...
Ep 64: Emily Potter
January 26, 2024 16:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBEmily Potter, the Winnipeg Queen, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Emily sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Emily talks about her stellar season so far with the Perth Lynx and what her approach and mindset has been this season. Emily tells us about growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba and how basketball is a family affair. Emily lets us know why she is a proud Manitoban and how the “Emily Potter” basketball court became a reality in Winnipeg. Emily talks about her tim...
Ep 63: Michelle Plouffe
January 09, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBMichelle Plouffe, the #1 Womens FIBA 3X3 player, 2 time Olympian and SWNT Alumni for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Michelle sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Michelle tells us how she is doing as she goes through her rehab and training after suffering an ACL injury right at the end of the FIBA 3X3 season; letting us know that she will be ready to go for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics! Michelle tells Matty about growing up in Edmonton, Albe...
Ep 62: Alex Adams
January 06, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBOur friend Alex Adams pulls up on Canada Hoops! Alex sits down with your boy Matty to talk about the SMNT for Canada Basketball. Alex lets us know how he started to cover and write about sports and his eventual journey going to the 2023 FIBA WORLD CUP in Jakarta, Indonesia, to cover the SMNT historic run. Alex gives us his favourite moments from the tournament, touches on new friendships and relationships and tells us how surreal it was to soak in the SMNT success at the FIBA WC. Alex and ...
Ep 61: Philip "Phil" Scrubb
December 19, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBPhil Scrubb, the Canada Basketball warrior, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Phil sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball story thus far. Taking time out of his busy schedule to join us PScrubb lets us know how his season is going in Turkey; especially coming off of the FIBA WC tournament with the SMNT for Canada Basketball. Phil takes us back to when he was growing up in Richmond, British Columbia and learning basketball from his parents and alongside his brother and SMNT teammate To...
Ep 60: Syla Swords
November 27, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBSyla Swords, the rising star for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Syla sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Syla lets us know about her busy schedule right now as she gets set to play her last year at Long Island Lutheran as the Crusaders enter the season as the # 1 ranked high school team in the USA. Syla talks about her recent time with the SWNT and how she feels it has helped prepare her for this upcoming season. Syla tells us about growing up ...
Ep 59: Kim Smith-Gaucher
November 22, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBKim Smith-Gaucher, the SWNT LEGEND and 3 time Olympian for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Kim sits down with Matty to share her basketball story. Kim tells us how the Womens' 3X3 team for Canada Basketball is training right now, their approach to qualifying for the Paris Olympics and how Kim herself is enjoying her coaching role with the group. Kim takes us back to growing up in Mission, British, Columbia, where he fell in love with basketball. Kim talks about looking up to her...
Ep 58: Trae Bell-Haynes
October 25, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBTrae Bell-Haynes, TBH, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Trae sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball story thus far. TBH talks about his season with Casademont Zaragoza and what the squad is looking to accomplish this year. Trae tells Matty about growing up in Toronto, Ontario where TBH always loved basketball at an early age. Trae talks about other players he tried to model his game after, playing at Bill Crothers and how he got an offer from the University of Vermont to play Divisio...
Ep 57: Blake Murphy
October 20, 2023 01:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBBlake Murphy, from Rogers Sportsnet and the Raptors Show, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Blake sits down with your boy Matt to tell us how he got started in journalism and broadcasting, helping the legend Carl English write his book Chasing a Dream : The Carl English Story and the recent 2023 FIBA World Cup success for the SMNT for Canada Basketball. Blake and Matty discuss the SMNT as we look ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympics. And Blake drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us....
Ep 56: Michael Bartlett- CEO and President of Canada Basketball
October 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBMichael Bartlett, the CEO and President of Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Mike comes back to sit down with your boy Matty to discuss the 2023 FIBA WORLD CUP which saw the SMNT for Canada Basketball capture the bronze medal and qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. After 24 years, the SMNT will be back at the Olympic Games! Mike takes us behind the scenes at the FIBA WC , shares the impact of the SMNT Head Coach Jordi Fernandez and what is coming up for the Program in the next ye...
Ep 55: Paige Crozon
October 13, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBPaige Crozon, repping Humboldt, Saskatchewan and the Womens' FIBA 3x3 team for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Paige takes some time out of her busy schedule to sit down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Paige talks about the 2023 summer with the Womens FIBA 3x3 team for Canada Basketball. Paige tells us about growing up in Humboldt where she played multiple sports before she really locked into basketball. Paige talks about Humboldt as a community and w...
Ep 54: Sami Hill
September 13, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBSami Hill, repping the SWNT for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Sami sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Sami tells us about her upcoming season in Spain with Araski and what her goals are for the season. Sami takes us back to growing up in Toronto and loving basketball at an early age. Sami talks about the game being a family affair and how her Dad, Sam Hill, has been a steady influence for her in basketball. Sami talks about playing at Eastern...
Ep 53: Taya Hanson
August 18, 2023 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBTaya Hanson, K-Towns' finest, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Taya sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Taya talks about her 2023 summer with Canada Basketball and tells us about getting ready to start her 1st season as a professional with TK Hannover in Germany. Taya tells Matty what it was like growing up in Kelowna, British Columbia, as she found her passion for basketball and starts to put the work in to develop her game. Taya talks about making her transition ...
Ep 52: Kellen Tynes
July 27, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBKellen Tynes, the Young Gun representing the 902, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Kellen sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball story thus far. Kellen lets us know about his summer having recently represented Canada Basketball at the 2023 GLOBLJAM; and now getting some training under way for his 2023-2024 season at Maine. Kellen tells Matty about growing up in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, loving basketball at an early age. Kellen also played some baseball and football. Kellen talks about...
Ep 51: SMNT FIBA World Cup Camp Roster w/ Scott Witter
July 20, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBScott Witter pulls up (again) to join your boy Matty on Canada Hoops ! We breakdown the SMNT FIBA World Cup Camp Roster and chat about the hiring of the new SMNT Head Coach Jordi Fernandez. Scott and Matty touch on the SWNT FIBA AmeriCup bronze finish, GLOBLJAM and the U19 Women for Canada Basketball impressive play so far at the FIBA U19 World Cup. It's a CANADA BASKETBALL summer! We don't make the rules! Scott Witter: @WitterSR (Twitter) Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIr...
Ep 50: Steve Konchalski
June 30, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBCanadas' Coach "K" and Canadian basketball legend Steve Konchalski pulls up on Canada Hoops! Steve sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball story with us. Steve is still going strong in the game and tells us about his role as a Senior Advisor for the Calgary Surge in the CEBL. Steve talks about the importance of the CEBL and then tells us how his love for basketball started. Steve grew up in Elmhurst , New York, a part of NYC, which is where Steve fell in love with basketball. S...
Ep 49: Shay Colley
June 22, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBShay Colley, the Canada Basketball SWNT standout, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Shay sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story. Shay tells Matty about growing up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and loving basketball from an early age. Shay looked up to her cousin Justine Colley and that’s when Shay started to learn the game. Shay then moved to Brampton, Ontario to pursue basketball further . In Brampton Shay started to really develop her game. From high school championships with the ...
Ep 48: Thomas "Tommy" Scrubb
June 07, 2023 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThe Canada Basketball Warrior, Tommy Scrubb, pulls up on Canada Hoops Podcast! Tommy sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball story thus far. Tommy reflects on his season in Spain and talks about his summer with the Ottawa Blackjacks and potentially the SMNT for Canada Basketball as well. Tommy tells us about growing up in Richmond, BC and playing basketball at a young age. TScrubb talks about playing at Vancouver College and eventually taking his game to Carleton University. To...
Ep 47: Jay Triano
May 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThe Canada Basketball ICON, Jay Triano, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Jay sits down with us to share his incredible basketball story thus far. Jay reflects on his 1st season as an assistant coach with the Sacramento Kings; and Jay tells us how he decided to write his book : Open Look: Canadian Basketball and Me. Jay tells Matty about growing up in the game of basketball in Tillsonburg and Niagara Falls, Ontario. Jay remembers loving the Canadian National Team at an early age and that passion fo...
Ep 46: Canadian NBA Season/Canadian NBA Playoffs and 2023 FIBA WORLD CUP Draw for Canada Basketball w/ Jonathan Chen and Scott Witter
May 02, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBJonathan Chen (Raptors Republic) and our new friend joins us along with the homie Scott Witter. Jonathan and Scott discuss the Canadian NBA Season, the ongoing Canadian NBA Playoffs and you know we break down the 2023 FIBA WORLD CUP Draw and group for Canada Basketball. Jonathan, Scott and your boy Matty also talk SMNT camp and roster for the World Cup. And we drop some nuggets of information from our Canada Hoops friend Canada Basketball CEO Michael Bartlett. And since it's Chens' first t...
Ep 45: Scott Morrison
March 13, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBCoach Scott Morrison, PEI's finest, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Scott sits down with your boy Matty to share his incredible basketball career and story thus far. Scott tells us how his love of basketball began as he watched his Dad embark on a legendary career as well as the Head Coach of the UPEI Panthers. Scott shares memories of being around his Dads' teams and starting his basketball journey at Morrell High School. Scott played at UPEI and became the schools all time leader in assists and ...
Ep 44: David Thomas
March 01, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBFormer SMNT player for Canada Basketball and Brampton man, David Thomas, pulls up on Canada Hoops! David sits down with your boy Matty to share his incredible basketball story. David fills us in on life for he and his family in East Lansing, Michigan, and David then takes us into his time in the game of basketball. Dave tells us about growing up in Brampton, loving soccer at early age before finding basketball. David talks about growing his game at Notre Dame High School, getting exposure an...
Ep 43: Denham Brown
February 22, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBDENHAM BROWN, Mr. 111 points in a single game, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Denham sits down with your boy Matty to share his legendary career and place in the game of basketball in Canada. D-Brown talks about his new coaching role at Oakville Prep and then takes us on an incredible ride as he shares how basketball came into his life. Denham talks about playing the game at an early age, looking up to his Aunt (who was a helluva ball player) and embarking on a journey that would find him as the ...
Ep 42: Michael Bartlett
February 09, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBThe Canada Basketball CEO and our friend Michael Bartlett comes back to pull up on Canada Hoops! Mike joins us to talk about the highlights the Program enjoyed throughout 2022; and we look ahead to more success in 2023 especially as the SMNT for Canada Basketball gets ready to play in the FIBA WORLD CUP in August. Much love to the BOSS Michael Bartlett for joining us once again on Canada Hoops! IG: @canadahoopspodcast Twitter: @canadahoopspod Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMatt...
Ep 41: Kalif Young
February 02, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBK", Kalif Young, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Kalif sits down to share his basketball story with your boy Matty. Kalif talks about loving basketball at an early age, who he admired on the basketball and the love support he had from his family as he started his basketball career. Kalif tells Matty about going from Oakwood to Orangeville where he developed his game to get a scholarship at Providence. Kalif talks about his memories on and off the floor at Providence and what it means to him to be...
Ep 40: Jordan Baker
January 06, 2023 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.5 MBJordan Baker, Mr. Edmonton, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Jordan sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball career and story thus far. Jordan talks about being around the game from an early age, the influence of his parents and growing his game as he grew up in Edmonton. Jordan shares his memories of playing for George Hoyt at Harry Ainlay and eventually taking his game to the University of Alberta. Jordan shares his best memories of being a Golden Bear and tells Matty what it means t...
Ep 39: Kayla Alexander
December 09, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBKayla Alexander, big time player for the SWNT for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Kayla sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Kayla tells us about authoring her book " The Magic of Basketball" and her business venture Tallsize (Tallsize.com). Kayla talks about growing up in a basketball family, being introduced to the game by her childhood friend and business partner; and then taking her game to Syracuse University. Kayla talks about going pro, be...
Ep 38: Katherine Plouffe
December 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBKatherine Plouffe, former SWNT player, Olympian and now 3X3 player for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Katherine sits down with your boy Matty to share her incredible basketball career and story thus far. Katherine talks about growing up playing the game in Edmonton, alongside her twin sister Michelle, playing at NEDA and her twist of fate when it came time to commit to Marquette University. Katherine tells us about her memories at Marquette, playing professionally in France and...
Ep 37: FIBA WC QUALIFIERS w/ Scott Witter.
November 21, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThe SMNT for Canada Basketball has officially qualified for the 2023 FIBA WC! And the homie Scott Witter pulls up to chat with your boy Matty about the FIBA WC Qualification, possible roster projections for the SMNT next summer and some thoughts on the hot start of some of the Canadians in the NBA. Yes, we see you Shai, Shaedon and Bennedict. Much love to Scott Witter for joining us on Canada Hoops! Download us now wherever you get your podcasts! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheM...
Ep 36: Carly Clarke
November 02, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBCarly Clarke, Head Coach of the TMU Bold Womens Basketball team and Assistant Coach for the SWNT for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Carly joins your boy Matty to share her basketball story and career thus far. Carly talks about coaching with the SWNT for Canada Basketball at the recent FIBA Womens World Cup along side Head Coach Victor Lapena; helping guide the squad to a 4th place finish. Carly tells Matty about leading the U23 Globl Jam team for Canada Basketball to a gold me...
Ep 35: Juan Mendez
October 26, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBJuan Mendez, Montreal native and Niagara legend, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Juan sits down to share his basketball story with your boy Matty. Juan talks about growing up in Montreal, playing basketball at Florida Prep Academy and ultimately choosing to play basketball at Niagara University. And it was at Niagara where Juan became the highest scoring Canadian basketball player of all time in NCAA Division 1 basketball and a Purple Eagle legend. Juan talks about his pro career and you know he t...
Ep 34: Yvonne Ejim
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBYvonne Ejim, representing the 403 and YYC, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Yvonne sits down with your boy Matty to share her rising basketball career thus far. Yvonne talks about growing up in Calgary and loving basketball. The game is a family affair for Yvonne. Yvonne tells us about playing at Edge Prep and making her decision to attend Gonzaga University. Yvonne talks about growing her game to where she is expected to be a key player for the Lady Zags this season. And of course, Yvonne talks ab...
Ep 33: Jermaine "Rock" Anderson
October 12, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBSeason 3 of Canada Hoops starts as Jermaine "Rock" Anderson pulls up to chat with your boy Matty! Jermaine sits down to share his incredible basketball story. From his time at Eastern Commerce, Fordham University and playing pro around the world, Rock gives us some incredible stories. And you know Jermaine takes us inside his time with the SMNT for Canada Basketball and shares his memories representing Canada alongside some incredible friends and teammates. Rock is also the founder of Fifty...
Ep 32: Andrew Nicholson
June 29, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBAndrew Nicholson, former Orlando Magic and longtime member of the Senior Mens' National Team for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Andrew sits down with your boy Matty to share his career and time in the game of basketball thus far. Andrew tells Matty about growing up in Mississauga and playing at Father Goetz High School; where he started to use basketball as a tool for his education. Andrew talks about his college career at St. Bonaventure University where he has his #44 jersey ...
Andrew Nicholson
June 29, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBAndrew Nicholson, former Orlando Magic and longtime member of the Senior Mens' National Team for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Andrew sits down with your boy Matty to share his career and time in the game of basketball thus far. Andrew tells Matty about growing up in Mississauga and playing at Father Goetz High School; where he started to use basketball as a tool for his education. Andrew talks about his college career at St. Bonaventure University where he has his #44 jersey ...
Ep 31: 2nd Annual Canadian Basketball Awards presented by Canada Hoops with Scott Witter
June 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBIt's the 2nd Annual Canadian Basketball Awards presented by Canada Hoops! Our guy and Canada Basketball Specialist, Scott Witter, pulls up to chat with Matty about this years awards. The fanbase voted, Scott and Matty made their picks: Now it's time to see who everyone chose for the Canadian NBA MVP, Canadian NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Canadian in the NBA and more. And you know Scott is going to give us his MVP and more for our Canadian players in Europe. Scott and Matty...
2nd Annual Canadian Basketball Awards presented by Canada Hoops with Scott Witter
June 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBIt's the 2nd Annual Canadian Basketball Awards presented by Canada Hoops! Our guy and Canada Basketball Specialist, Scott Witter, pulls up to chat with Matty about this years awards. The fanbase voted, Scott and Matty made their picks: Now it's time to see who everyone chose for the Canadian NBA MVP, Canadian NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Canadian in the NBA and more. And you know Scott is going to give us his MVP and more for our Canadian players in Europe. Scott and Matty...
Ep 7: Junior Cadougan
May 17, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBJunior Cadougan, Canadas' Own, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Junior sits down with Matty to share his incredible basketball and life story. A story of true determination, perseverance, tragedy and TRIUMPH! From the storied halls and court of Eastern Commerce, AAU summers with Grassroots Canada, Marquette University and a shot with the Milwaukee Bucks , plus the CEBL, Junior opens his heart to share his basketball ride so far. Junior tells Matty what playing for Canada Basketball means to him and...
Ep 30: Junior Cadougan
May 17, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBJunior Cadougan, Canadas' Own, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Junior sits down with Matty to share his incredible basketball and life story. A story of true determination, perseverance, tragedy and TRIUMPH! From the storied halls and court of Eastern Commerce, AAU summers with Grassroots Canada, Marquette University and a shot with the Milwaukee Bucks , plus the CEBL, Junior opens his heart to share his basketball ride so far. Junior tells Matty what playing for Canada Basketball means to him and...
Ep 6: Jordan Jensen-Whyte
March 08, 2022 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBThe Calgary man, Jordan Jensen-Whyte, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Jordan joins Matty to share his basketball story. Jordan talks about loving the game from an early age, looking up to his brother Josh Whyte and playing at Western Canada High in Calgary. Jordan tells Matty about playing for Coach Kevin Hanson at the University of British Columbia and shares memories of playing with Conor Morgan another UBC star. Jordan tells Matty about starting his pro career with the St. Johns Edge alongside ...
Ep 29: Jordan Jensen-Whyte
March 08, 2022 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBThe Calgary man, Jordan Jensen-Whyte, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Jordan joins Matty to share his basketball story. Jordan talks about loving the game from an early age, looking up to his brother Josh Whyte and playing at Western Canada High in Calgary. Jordan tells Matty about playing for Coach Kevin Hanson at the University of British Columbia and shares memories of playing with Conor Morgan another UBC star. Jordan tells Matty about starting his pro career with the St. Johns Edge alongside ...
Ep 5: Michael Bartlett
February 04, 2022 03:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIf you have been listening to or following Canada Hoops you'll know that we love to talk all things CANADA BASKETBALL. Well on this episode we got the The Boss pullin' up! Michael Bartlett, President and CEO of Canada Basketball, joins your boy Matty to talk all things Canada Basketball. Mike shares how his love of sports started, how he and his team are capitalizing on the growth of basketball in Canada and how Canada Basketball is taking the business of basketball in Canada to new heights....
Ep 28: Michael Bartlett
February 04, 2022 03:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIf you have been listening to or following Canada Hoops you'll know that we love to talk all things CANADA BASKETBALL. Well on this episode we got the The Boss pullin' up! Michael Bartlett, President and CEO of Canada Basketball, joins your boy Matty to talk all things Canada Basketball. Mike shares how his love of sports started, how he and his team are capitalizing on the growth of basketball in Canada and how Canada Basketball is taking the business of basketball in Canada to new heights....
Ep 27: Wes Brown
December 13, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBCanadas' Basketball Scout and founder of the Monday Morning Scouting Report, Wes Brown, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Wes joins Matty to talk about his basketball story. Wes shares how he developed his love of scouting and how he knew early on he was a great talent evaluator in the game of basketball. Wes shares what he looks for in a player when he scouts for his clients. Wes then gives Matty some great insight on some rising Canadian hoopers. And you know Wes drops a great Top 5 of all time fo...