March Madness may be just underway in the United States, but in Canada, the Madness has already wrapped up. The Calgary Dinos won the men's university national championship, and on the women's side, the Carleton Ravens came away with the win. 

In this episode, hear Dinos' guard David Kapinga talk about his amazing journey from the Congo, to being blocked from playing D1 basketball, and then having to be a walk-on to play for the Dinos. 

Also, hear from Ravens' Elizabeth Leblanc on Carleton's undefeated season, and winning the school's first women's basketball championship, after having to settle for a bronze in 2017.

Episode 30: Usports Champions

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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

Want to make your picks and join the Canada's Court March Madness Bracket Challenge? Joining is easy. Click the link in this description and enter the password 'canadascourt' then pick a name for your bracket. 

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 30: Usports Champions

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