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Shawn Swords and Savannah Swords pull up on Canada Hoops ! The father and daughter combo sit down with us to share their basketball story thus far. Shawn and Savvy let us know what is keeping them busy right now as their seasons start to get underway for the Long Island Nets and the LuHi Crusaders for Shawn and Savvy respectively. Shawn attempts to settle the debate for us as to who is the best basketball player in the Swords family before he takes us back to the start of his basketball journ...

Dwight Walton, Canada Basketball SMNT Alumni and 1988 Olympian, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Dwight helps us kick off the 2024/25 season as he sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball story. Dwight remains fully connected to the game more than ever and lets us know what is keeping him busy in basketball right now. Dwight reflects on his time in the game at all stages of his life and career; starting from his childhood in Montreal, Quebec. Dwight tells us about basketball comi...

Shelley Swords pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Shelley sits down with your boy Matty to share a bit of her Canadian basketball story and to tell us what leading an impactful family for Canada Basketball looks like. Shelley lets us in on what the Swords family is up to as everyone approaches their basketball season. Shelley tells us about the 2024 Paris Olympic experience for the Swords family and how Syla is approaching her freshmen season at the University of Michigan. Shelley shares with us how ...

The 2024 Paris Olympics journey for the SMNT for Canada Basketball comes to an end as Canada loses to France 82-73 in the quarterfinals. Tough end to the tournament for the SMNT. But you know us here on Canada Hoops: It's Canada Basketball forever. Thanks for your support ! Please continue to download and share us. Check out our YouTube channel as well. Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gma...

2024 Paris Olympics: SMNT Canada Basketball defeats Australia 93-83. The homie Scott Witter, X.com Canada Basketball Insider, pulls up to discuss the game for Canada as Canada moves to 2-0 in the group with a chance to move to 3-0 on Friday vs Spain.What a time to be alive ! Canada Basketball forever !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube....

It's a combo episode with our friend Alex Adams as we give you postgame thoughts from the SMNT Canada Basketball game vs USA Basketball from Las Vegas, Nevada. We re-cap the game and the week it was from Vegas. Canada Basketball forever ! Tap in !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Avery Howell, representing Boise, Idaho pulls up on Canada Hoops! Avery sits down with us to share her basketball story . Avery’s Canadian roots are in Salmo, British Columbia, where her Mom was born and raised. Avery tells us about her training right now as she prepares for a potential summer with Canada Basketball and her up coming season at the University of Southern California. Avery talks about how basketball got started for her and why she really likes to watch Caitlin Clark. Avery talk...

Miranda Ayim, SWNT Alumni and 3 time Olympian, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Miranda sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story. Miranda tells us about her career following her basketball career and what keeps her busy. Miranda talks about growing up in London, Ontario, playing a variety of sports; and learning basketball from her family. Miranda tells us about being a Saunders Sabre and eventually taking her education and game to Pepperdine University and becoming a Wave. Miran...

Jackson 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 Mothe...

Allison 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 kne...

Oren 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 ...

Jade 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 shap...

The 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 Bask...

Jasmine 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 ...

Denise 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 on...

Emily 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 time...

Michelle 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, Alber...

Our 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. A...

Phil 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 Tom...

Syla 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 i...

Kim 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 ...

Trae 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 Division...

Blake 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. ...

Michael 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 yea...

Paige 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 wh...

Sami 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 ...

Taya 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 t...

Kellen 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 w...

Scott 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 @TheMattyIrelandHi...

Canadas' 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. St...

Shay 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 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. Tom...

The 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 for ...

Jonathan 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...

Coach 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 3...

Former 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 and...

DENHAM 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 #...

The 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: @canadahoopspodcastTwitter: @canadahoopspodHit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelan...

K", 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 ...

Jordan 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 to...

Kayla 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, bei...

Katherine 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 ...

The 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 @Th...

Carly 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 med...

Juan 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 te...

Yvonne 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 abo...

Season 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 Fi...

Andrew 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 r...

It'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 ...

Junior 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 ...

The 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 t...

If 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. ...

Canadas' 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 for...

Jermaine Bucknor, the Edmonton legend, joins us on Canada Hoops! Jermaine sits down with Matty to talk about his outstanding career and recent retirement. Jermaine reflects on his time as a youngster growing up in Edmonton, playing at Ross Sheppard, playing for Alberta Basketball and getting a scholarship to play at the University of Richmond. Jermaine tells Matty about making it as a pro and why Germany is his favourite stop along his career. Jermaine gives us some great reflections on his t...

Canada Hoops brings you the 2021-2022 Canadian NBA Season Preview ! The homie and Twitter legend, Scott Witter, pulls up to help us break down what the NBA Season might look like for our Canadian players. Scott shares with Matty his thoughts on the upcoming season for Kevin Pangos, RJ Barrett, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and more. We hope you enjoy the basketball season and this episode of Canada Hoops!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodca...

Welcome back to Season 2 of Canada Hoops! The icon and proud Canadian, Dan Shulman, joins us to share his basketball story! Dan tells Matty how his love of the game began and how his legendary sports broadcasting career got started. From Western University, to calling the 1994 FIBA World Championships in Toronto , to TSN, ESPN and Rogers Sportsnet; Dan shares how his career has unfolded. Matty asks Dan what it meant to him to be named the 2011 National Sportscaster of the Year by his pe...

Your boy Matty rides solo as he gives you some reflections on both the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Victoria and Season 1 of Canada Hoops. Much love to you all for your support of Canada Hoops in Season 1. Have a great summer. We hope to see you in Season 2!Matty.Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

The Gunner, Steve Sir, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Steve joins Matty to share his outstanding career and basketball story. Steve tells us about growing up in Edmonton, Alberta and playing at Ross Sheppard High School. Steve reflects on his time representing and breaking scoring records with Alberta Basketball and moving on to play NCAA Division I basketball. While in college Steve tells us what it meant to set the all time 3 point percentage record for a single season, cementing him as on...

It's the Canadian Basketball Awards presented by Canada Hoops! The homie Scott Witter joins us as we break down our choices for this years Canadian NBA MVP, Canadian NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the Most Improved Player from Canada in the NBA and the Best Dressed Canadian Hooper. Scott then breaks down his choices for the award winners for our Canadian Hoopers out of Europe as well. With a clearer picture of who is, who's not and who may be available, Matty and Scott discuss the potentia...

For episode 20 we run it back with a different flavour as Mattys' longtime friend and basketball teammate Robin Urquhart sits down with us! Rob pulls up on Canada Hoops to share his basketball story and connections to Matty. Rob and Matty talk about growing up playing with each other and how basketball will forever be a common bond between them. Robin shares his memories playing at Porter Creek Secondary in Whitehorse, representing the Yukon every summer at National Tournaments and stories of...

Aislinn Konig, a certified bucket and rising star, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Aislinn chats with Matty to share her basketball story. Aislinn talks about basketball being a deep family passion, her legendary career at Brookswood Secondary in Langley and shares her thoughts on being regarded as one of the best hoopers period to come out of British Columbia. Aislinn tells Matty a great story about how she chose to attend and play basketball at North Carolina State, her memories playing in colleg...

From way downtown, Brady Heslip, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Regarded as one of the best shooters Canada has ever produced Brady joins Matty to share his incredible basketball career. Brady tells Matty what he's been doing for his new career in the business world and of course Brady takes us through his Baylor University Bears winning the 2021 NCAA National Championships! Brady talks about the game of basketball being a deep connection for his family, takes us through his high school and AAU pr...

Levon Kendall, a legend in Canadian basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Levon touches on what life is like for him and his family at the moment and then shares his basketball story with Matty. Levon talks about growing up in Kitsilano, being exposed to a lot of interests by his family and being regarded as one of the best hoopers to come out of British Columbia. Levon talks about being a Kitsilano Blue Demon, putting the rest of Canada on notice at the Nike All Canada Camp and moving on to ...

Kayon Mayers, founder of The Northway, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Kayon joins Matty to share his journey in the game of basketball. Kayon talks about starting out at Loyola Catholic High School in Mississauga before heading down to Boston to play at Boston Trinity Academy to play prep school basketball. Kayon tells us how he made the move to play USPORTS at Cape Breton University and Kayon and Matty share their thoughts on Canada Basketball and where the game is at in Canada.Kayon tells Canada...

Melvin Ejim, one of the true warriors for Canada Basketball, joins Canada Hoops! Melvin sits down to share his journey and career so far with Matty. Melvin talks about basketball being a family affair, making the move to play at a prep school in the U.S. and moving on to be a Cyclone at Iowa State University. Melvin shares with us the grind of trying to make it in the NBA and talks about his outstanding career so far in Europe. Melvin tells Matty how much playing for Canada means to him and w...

An icon and mainstay in Canadian basketball, Sherman Hamilton, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Sherm joins Matty to share his incredible career and journey in basketball. Sherm talks about growing up in Malton and being part of the legendary ballers from the area. Sherman shares with us about playing at VCU, being a broadcaster and analyst now covering the Toronto Raptors for NBA TV Canada and Rogers Sportsnet and of course we dive into Sherms' time playing on the National Team for Canada Basketbal...

Robert Sacre, representing North Vancouver, pulls up on Canada Hoops! One of the realest hoopers you'll ever meet, Rob shares his incredible career with Matty. Sac talks to Canada Hoops about playing high school basketball in British Columbia, playing for Gonzaga University and what it's like to forever be a Bulldog and of course Rob shares his memories of being a Los Angeles Laker. Sac talks about playing alongside the late Kobe Bryant and what it was like to witness Kobes' greatness up clos...

Kalisha Keane pulls up on Canada Hoops from Brooklyn, NY! Kalisha shares her journey in basketball with Matty. Kalisha talks about starting her coaching career, playing out of the NEDA ( National Elite Development Academy) in Hamilton, how basketball is a family affair for the Keane family, moving on to play at Michigan State and becoming one of the best and most decorated lady Spartans ever, playing professionally in Australia with the Melbourne Boomers and of course representing Canada Bask...

The Pride of Peterborough, Jesse Young, joins Canada Hoops! Jesse chats with Matty about growing up playing basketball in Peterborough which leads Jesse to being ranked as the #1 player in Canada in his senior season. Jesse talks about playing in the NIKE HOOP SUMMIT and then playing in the NCAA Tournament with George Mason University. Jesse shares his stories of starting his professional career in Spain and of course talks to Matty about playing for Canada Basketball. Jesse Young, a personal...

Kaza Kajami-Keane pulls up on Canada Hoops all the way from France! Kaza shares his journey in basketball with Matty as Kaza talks about playing at Illinois State, moving back to Canada to become a two time National Champion at Carleton University, starting his professional career with the Raptors 905 and playing for Canada at the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Kaza talks about playing for and along side Nick Nurse and Cory Joseph. Much love to Kaza Kajami-Keane for joining Canada Hoops!Hit us up on Tw...

It's a special holiday episode of Canada Hoops! Matty is joined by his Coach from the Yukon Mr. Tim Brady. Matty and Coach Brady re-connect on the episode and Coach Brady shares his 40 year journey and passion in the game of basketball. Matty chats with Coach about his impact on all the players he has coached and his legacy in the game. What a way to head into 2021 !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail...

Jevohn Shepherd! His name and game speaks for itself. Jevohn joined Matty on Canada Hoops to share his incredible journey in the game. Shep talks to Matty about coming up as a marquee player out of Canada, lacing them up at the University of Michigan, playing over 60 games for Canada Basketball and now moving into the media space as well as becoming the GM for the Ottawa Blackjacks in the CEBL. Much love to JShep for pulling up on Canada Hoops!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIr...

Michael Grange, arguably the best basketball insider and journalist in Canada, joins Canada Hoops ! Mike and Matty chat about Canadian Hoopers in the NBA, Michaels' own journey in the game, the growth of basketball in Canada and of course Canada Basketball itself. It's time for 3 Point Grange: Canada Hoops style!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://w...

Calgary native Kyle Landry joins Canada Hoops! Kyle chats with Matty about playing high school basketball in Calgary, playing at Northern Arizona University, playing professionally in Russia and representing Canada Basketball. Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Fellow Canada Basketball supporter Scott Witter joins Canada Hoops. Scott and Matty discuss how their passions for Canada Basketball began, give their take on how far Canada Basketball has come as a program and discuss how bright the future is for Canada Basketball and our Canadian hoopers. You can find Scott on Twitter at @WitterSR.Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buz...

Duane Notice joins Canada Hoops to share his journey in the game. Duane talks to Matty about coming up playing basketball in Toronto, taking the University of South Carolina to the Final Four, representing Canada and his continued rehab and recovery from a tough injury this past summer. It's time to "Take Notice" with Duane Notice!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzs...

Brynn Masikewich joins Canada Hoops to share her journey in the game so far. Brynn and Matty chat about Brynn leaving home to pursue her basketball dreams, committing to UCLA and playing for Canada. Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Leo Rautins joins Canada Hoops to share is amazing journey in the game. Leo talks to Matty about playing at Syracuse University, getting drafted into the NBA, his career as an analyst for the Toronto Raptors and his impact on Canada Basketball.Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Carl English joins Canada Hoops to share his incredible story and journey. Carl talks to Matty about his storied career, launching his book and shares his thoughts on Canada Basketball. This is an episode you don't want to miss!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast