Canada Hoops

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 Basketball. Sherm gives us an inside look at qualifying for the 2000 Sydney Olympics and then takes us through the Olympic tournament itself. Sherman touches on his relationship with Steve Nash and Sherm gives us his thoughts on the state of Canada Basketball and the program today. Much love to Sherman Hamilton for joining us on Canada Hoops!

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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 close. Rob shares his memories of playing for Canada and gives love to his teammates and friends from his time with the National Team. Sac shares his mantra of "Water the Bamboo" and the meaning behind it. Much love to Robert Sacre for pullin' up on Canada Hoops. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

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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 Basketball. Kalisha and Matty share their thoughts on womens basketball in Canada and discuss why the womens program for Canada Basketball has been so strong. Much love to Kalisha Keane for pulling up on Canada Hoops!

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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 favourite of Canada Hoops, was arguably one of the best big men to ever play for Canada Basketball. It's time to give Jesse the love and respect as one of the true warriors of Canada Basketball. Much love to Jesse Young for pulling up and chatting with Canada Hoops!

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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!

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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 !

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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!

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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!

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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. 

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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.

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