Michele O'Keefe has announced she will step down from her role as president and CEO of Canada Basketball at the end of June. O'Keefe has been a witness and factor in Canada rising among the ranks as a top basketball nation. In episode 33 of Canada's Court, O'Keefe talks about how things have changed since she first started working with the organisation in 1994, and some of her favourite moments from that time.

Episode 33: Michele O'Keefe on the past two decades of Canada Basketball

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Canada’s Bridget Carleton is getting ready for her second Olympics and her sixth season in the WNBA. It’s been an exciting year so far, with a thriller of an Olympic Qualifying event, and then a historic game in the Euroleague. Bridget Carleton comes on the podcast to chat with host Philip Drost to talk about it.

Bridget Carleton’s historic game, thrilling Olympic qualifier, and WNBA prep | Canada’s Court

The NCAA March Madness tournament is almost over, and Coach O returns to Canada’s Court to talk about what the Final Four will look like for both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament. Listen to host Philip Drost and Olivier Jean-Charles chat about the tournament, and what you can expect in the final games. Also hear an update on the NCAA March Madness Tournament Challenge by Canada’s Court.

Zach Edey, Cailtin Clarke, and the March Madness Final Four

The first two rounds of March Madness are done. There were upsets and there were convincing victories at the NCAA basketball tournament. Host Philip Drost and Coach O take a look at who impressed in the first weekend, and what matchups to watch going forward.

The winners and losers of March Madness so far with Coach O | Canada's Court

It's March Madness time! And there are some Canadian stars ready for the big moment, such as Zach Edey, Ryan Nembhard and many more. Canadian basketball expert Oren Weisfeld comes on Canada's Court to talk with host Philip Drost about the players, and who to watch in both the men's and women's NCAA tournaments.

The top Canadians to watch in March Madness with Oren Weisfeld

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IMPORTANT: Make sure you reach out on social media or email canadascourtpodcast@gmail.com telling us your name and your bracket name. That way you can earn your prize! To win you also must have a Canadian address to send the prize to. Make sure to make your picks on before the games begin on Thursday, March 21.

Episode 33: Michele O'Keefe on the past two decades of Canada Basketball

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