Canada Hoops

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 recruitment for NCAA Division 1 basketball; and then ultimately making the decision to attend and play at Michigan State University. David speaks fondly about his time at Michigan State: winning a National Championship alongside some great teammates and playing for legendary Head Coach Tom Izzo. David speaks on what it means to forever be a Spartan as he was the Director of Basketball Operations for 6 years for MSU after he retired.

David talks about turning pro, getting a couple of NBA workouts before he took his game to the NBL in Australia; where he would be a 2 time NBL Champion.

And you know we get into Davids' time with Canada Basketball. Dave tells us about playing for Canada, his friendships with teammates from Canada Basketball, the growth and level of talent in Canada right now: And David gives us his awesome old and new school Top 5/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball.

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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 # 1 player in Canada, winning MVP at Nike Nationals, playing in the Jordan Brand Classic, gracing the pages of SLAM Magazine; and of course dropping 111 points in his last game at West Hill.

Denham tells us about his years as a UCONN Huskie as he put on for Toronto and all of Canada. At UCONN Denham would of course become a National Champion, score 1000 points in his NCAA career and D-Brown tells us about his memories of playing for the legendary coach Jim Calhoun.

Denham talks about being drafted into the NBA by the Seattle Supersonics and tells us about the rest of his professional career.

And of course you know we get into the Canada Basketball side with Denham. D-Brown talks about what it meant to play for Canada, his lifelong friendships and relationships with his teammates and more. Denham gives us his Top 5/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball which was incredible to hear as Denham is a player who is gets mentioned by his peers and other Canada Hoops guests as one of the best to ever do it.

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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!

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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 a Friar. Kalif takes us through the start of his pro which has him currently playing in Germany. Kalif also talks about his time in the CEBL and shares why the CEBL is so important.

Kalif talks Canada Basketball with Matty and tells us what it means to him to wear the red and white. Kalif speaks about helping Canada Basketball qualify for the FIBA 2023 World Cup; and you know "K" drops a great Top/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball.

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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 be regarded as the best ever to lace up their sneakers at the UofA.
Jordan talks about playing for his hometown Edmonton Stingers, the importance and success of the CEBL and his new role as Head Coach of the Stingers. 
Jordan shares his memories of playing for Canada Basketball and tells us who he grew close with from his time with the Program. And then Jordan breaks down his Top and Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Mr.Jordan Baker for pulling up on Canada Hoops!

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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, being drafted into the WNBA talks about her current season where she was recently named the MVP of the Womens' EuroCup. And when it comes time discuss Canada Basketball, Kayla tells us what it means to her to represent Canada and Canada Basketball as a Program. Kayla shares how special it is for her and her brother , Kyle Alexander, to both be playing for the Senior National Teams at the same time. And Kayla shows love to current and past players for the SWNT when she gives us her Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Kayla Alexander for joining us on Canada Hoops!

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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 of course Katherine talks about what it means to represent Canada Basketball. Katherine became an Olympian in 2016 when she represented Canada at the Rio Olympics; but it was a grind to make that team and Katherine shares her story of hard work and perseverance. And you know Katherine drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada basketball on us. Much love to Katherine Plouffe for joining us on Canada Hoops!

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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!

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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 medal this past summer after leading her TMU Bold Womens Team to the USPORTS National Championship.

Carly tells us how her love for basketball started for her growing up in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia; her early connection to former SWNT Head Coach Lisa Thomaidis going back to the 2001 Canada Summer games and Carly's CIS career at Bishops University. 

Carly talks about how her coaching career got started, her coaching influences and her ever growing connections to the players all throughout the Womens Program for Canada Basketball. If a player has played for the SWNT in the past 8 years you can bet Carly has coached and mentored them along the way. Carlys' impact on the Womens Program for Canada Basketball can truly be felt everywhere. And Carly drops a one of a kind Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Carly Clarke for joining us on Canada Hoops!

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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 tells us about his time on the SMNT for Canada Basketball. 

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