Canada Hoops

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 Commerce and forever being tied to the legendary basketball program at Eastern. Sami tells us about playing a season of prep at Blair Academy and how that helped her make a decision to play at Virginia Tech. Sami talks fondly about her time as Hokie; and how she worked to improve her game every year at VT. Sami tells Matty about turning pro and what she has enjoyed the most about playing the game for a living.
And you know we get into Canada Basketball with Sami. Sami talks about what it means to represent the red and white and why she never takes it for granted. Sami reflects on her relationships with her teammates, why they try to always sacrifice and commit to the Program and impact of Head Coach Victor Lapena. 
And you know Sami drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us. 
Much love to Sami Hill for joining us on Canada Hoops!

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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 to NCAA Division 1 basketball as an Arizona State Sun Devil. Taya reflects fondly on her time at ASU before she plays one last year at Oregon. Taya tells Matty about playing in the PAC12 and how the conference is changing. 
And you know we get into the Canada Basketball story with Taya. Taya talks about playing for Canada Basketball and what it means to her and her family. For Taya, playing in the red and white , especially on the SWNT, is a dream realized. Taya mentions some of her new found friendships with teammates on the SWNT and how she relishes being the complete teammate. And then Taya drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us!

Much love to Taya Hanson for joining us on Canada Hoops Podcast!

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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 who he looked up to on the basketball court an early age.
Kellen was a standout at Rothesay Netherwood School (RNS) playing in the NPA and Kellen reflects on his time at RNS; a place where Kellen started to really elevate his game. Summers for Kellen meant playing AAU for the Northern Kings and provincial teams for Basketball Nova Scotia and Kellen tells us what playing for those teams meant to him.
Kellen talks about his college recruitment and what led him to attend and play basketball at Montana State. Kellen eventually transferred to Maine where he is currently playing. Kellen tells Matty what his personal and team goals are for the season at Maine.

And you know we talk Canada Basketball! Kellen tells Matty what playing for Canada Basketball means to him. Kellen reflects on his Canada Basketball teammates and his friendships with them; and playing under Head Coach Nathaniel Mitchell. Kellen tells us how he'd love to play for the SMNT for Canada Basketball one day as well. And Kellen drops his great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us; paying respect to some fellow Nova Scotians.

Much love to Kellen Tynes for pulling up on Canada Hoops Podcast!

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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!

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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. Steve played at Archbishop Molly High School and was recruited from there to play at Acadia University by the legendary Coach Stu Aberdeen. Steve won a National Championship at Acadia in 1965 and after graduating he quickly finds himself coaching. Steve starts to spend time with the Canadian National Team under legendary Coach Jack Donohue and Steve felt this was where the breaks started to happen for him in his coaching career. 

in 1975 Coach Konchalski took the job as Head Coach at St. Francis Xavier in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Steve would coach the X-Men from 1975 to 2021; winning 3 National Championships and forever cementing himself as an icon in Canada Basketball. Steve tells us how he made the decision to retire from coaching and why he felt his successor Tyrell Vernon was the right man for the job to take over the program.

When we talk Canada Basketball with Steve his connections and relationships with everyone runs decades and it's evident that he cherishes everyone. Steve shares who he thought was always under appreciated when it came to their time and contribution for Canada Basketball And Coach "K" drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us! And we shoutout some coaches who should be considered as Top 5 Coaches. 

We're incredibly grateful to have Steve Konchalski join us on Canada Hoops Podcast. Much love to Canadas' Coach "K" for pulling up!

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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 St. Edmund Campion Bears, National Championships with Team Ontario and making the U16 Cadette Team for Canada Basketball, Shay put everyone on notice. Shay then talks about making her college decision and why she chose to attend and play at South Carolina. Shays’ path took her to Michigan State University and Shay reflects on her time at MSU and why she loved being a Spartan. Shay tells us about turning pro and starting her professional career; and why playing in France has been a great place to play.
And you know we get into Canada Basketball with Shay. Shay tells us what playing for Canada means to her and why she’s always willing to suit up for the SWNT. Shay tells us her favourite team she’s been a part of for Canada Basketball and shared who some of her favourite teammates are with the SWNT. Shay then gives us her great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. 
Much love to the Senior Women’s National Team veteran Shay Colley for joining us on Canada Hoops Podcast! 

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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. Tommy would become a 5 time National Champion as a Carleton Raven ; but despite all of his success Tommy reflects on his time at Carleton as one of true hard work and perseverance. Tommy tells Matty about his professional career thus far and tells us why the CEBL is off to a good, strong start in its' short existence.
Tommy has always represented Canada Basketball to the fullest so you know we get into his time with the SMNT. Tommy reflects on his recent participation in all 12 games of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers for the SMNT for Canada Basketball and why his ability to do so was not only commitment on his part but also commitment and sacrifice on the part of his family; especially his wife Catherine. Tommy also talks about some of his favourite Canada Basketball teammates. Then to wrap it up Tommy drops his great Top 5 and Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us!

Much love to Tommy Scrubb for joining us on Canada Hoops Podcast!

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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 Canada Basketball eventually leads Jay to play basketball at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC. Jay tells us about his time at SFU; especially his close friendship with the Canadian hero Terry Fox.
Jay takes us through his pro career as a player and then eventually how he started as a coach at his alma mater SFU. Jay got his NBA start with the Vancouver Grizzlies before starting to coach with the Toronto Raptors. In Toronto Jay would eventually  become the 1st Canadian born Head Coach when he was named Head Coach of the Raptors. Jay is now into his 27th year in the NBA where he is always elevating the Canadian NBA profile.
Jay tells us about the Canadian presence throughout the NBA from coaches to players and why he loves seeing everyone from Canada throughout the NBA Season.

Jay has had a presence throughout Canada Basketball for decades. Jay tells Matty what representing Canada means to him and gives us some great memories from his time with the National Team as both a player and a coach.  Jay reflects on the iconic 2000 Sydney Olympics team and coaching Steve Nash, Rowan Barrett, and the rest of the squad. Jay tells us about coaching Jamal Murray at a young age and the attributes that make Jamal such a great player.
Jay is literally a living historian when it comes to Canada Basketball. And you know Jay gives us a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. It was a true honour to have Jay join us on Canada Hoops Podcast. 

Much love to the ICON Jay Triano for pulling up !

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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 time on Canada Hoops we make him give us his Top 5/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. 

Much love to Jonathan Chen and Scott Witter for joining us!

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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 point field goals made. Scott also holds the record for all time 3 pointers made for the AUS Conference in USports Mens Basketball.

Scott touches on his brief pro career as a player before his incredible coaching career begins. Scott talks about working for Coach Carolyn Savoy to get his coaching start before he embarks on a coaching path that would see go from Dalhousie University, Lakehead University and then down to the Maine Redclaws of the D-League to start coaching at the professional level. From Maine Scott finds himself on the bench for the BOSTON CELTICS as an assistant coach under Head Coach Brad Stevens.

Scott reflects back on his time with the Celtics and shares some great stories from his time with the green and white.

Scott headed to Perth, Australia to become the Head Coach for the Perth Wildcats in the NBL before coming back to North America to be the Head Coach for the Salt Lake City Stars in the G-League (with the Utah Jazz).

And you know Scott gives us some great conversation and memories thus far from his time with Canada Basketball. Plus, you don't want to miss Scotts' Top 5/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball.

Much love to Coach Scott Morrison for joining us on Canada Hoops Podcast!

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