Canada Hoops

Yvonne Ejim, representing the 403 and YYC, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Yvonne sits down with your boy Matty to share her rising basketball career thus far. Yvonne talks about growing up in Calgary and loving basketball. The game is a family affair for Yvonne. Yvonne tells us about playing at Edge Prep and making her decision to attend Gonzaga University. Yvonne talks about growing her game to where she is expected to be a key player for the Lady Zags this season. And of course, Yvonne talks about playing for Canada Basketball; most recently at the U23 Globl Jam where she helped Canada win the gold medal. And it's family love for Yvonne in her Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Yvonne Ejim for pulling up on Canada Hoops!

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Season 3 of Canada Hoops starts as Jermaine "Rock" Anderson pulls up to chat with your boy Matty! Jermaine sits down to share his incredible basketball story. From his time at Eastern Commerce, Fordham University and playing pro around the world, Rock gives us some incredible stories. And you know Jermaine takes us inside his time with the SMNT for Canada Basketball and shares his memories representing Canada alongside some incredible friends and teammates. 
Rock is also the founder of FiftyforFree: a not-for-profit organization focused on building character, cultivating financial literacy and imperative life skills through sport. Find them at www.fiftyforfree.com

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Andrew Nicholson, former Orlando Magic and longtime member of the Senior Mens' National Team for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Andrew sits down with your boy Matty to share his career and time in the game of basketball thus far. Andrew tells Matty about growing up in Mississauga and playing at Father Goetz High School; where he started to use basketball as a tool for his education. Andrew talks about his college career at St. Bonaventure University where he has his #44 jersey retired and forever enshrined. Andrew describes being drafted 19th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic, NBA life and how his career has now taken him overseas with time in China and Korea. And you know Andrew takes us into his time with Canada Basketball; telling Matty what playing for Canada has meant to him. Much love to Andrew Nicholson for joining us on Canada Hoops!

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It's the 2nd Annual Canadian Basketball Awards presented by Canada Hoops! Our guy and Canada Basketball Specialist, Scott Witter, pulls up to chat with Matty about this years awards. The fanbase voted, Scott and Matty made their picks: Now it's time to see who everyone chose for the Canadian NBA MVP, Canadian NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Canadian in the NBA and more. And you know Scott is going to give us his MVP and more for our Canadian players in Europe. Scott and Matty also discuss the recent "summer core" announced by Canada Basketball for the SMNT, the NBA Draft with respect to the Canadians entering the Draft and the commitment announcement from Elijah Fisher as he heads to play for the Texas Tech Red Raiders this fall. It's always a great conversation with our man Scott Witter so much love to Scott for pulling up on Canada Hoops!

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Junior Cadougan, Canadas' Own, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Junior sits down with Matty to share his incredible basketball and life story. A story of true determination, perseverance, tragedy and TRIUMPH! From the storied halls and court of Eastern Commerce, AAU summers with Grassroots Canada, Marquette University and a shot with the Milwaukee Bucks , plus the CEBL, Junior opens his heart to share his basketball ride so far. Junior tells Matty what playing for Canada Basketball means to him and shares who some of his favourite teammates are. And you know Junior drops a dope Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us! The grind never stops for Canadas' Own. Much love to Junior Cadougan for joining us on Canada Hoops!

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The Calgary man, Jordan Jensen-Whyte, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Jordan joins Matty to share his basketball story. Jordan talks about loving the game from an early age, looking up to his brother Josh Whyte and playing at Western Canada High in Calgary. Jordan tells Matty about playing for Coach Kevin Hanson at the University of British Columbia and shares memories of playing with Conor Morgan another UBC star. Jordan tells Matty about starting his pro career with the St. Johns Edge alongside the Canada Basketball legend Carl English and Jordan shares his grind and perseverance after suffering a tough ACL injury.  Jordan talks about representing Canada in FIBA 3X3 alongside other Alberta Basketball greats Kyle Landry, Steve Sir and Jermaine Bucknor. And you know Jordan drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Jordan Jensen-Whyte for joining us on Canada Hoops!

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If you have been listening to or following Canada Hoops you'll know that we love to talk all things CANADA BASKETBALL. Well on this episode we got the The Boss pullin' up! Michael Bartlett, President and CEO of Canada Basketball, joins your boy Matty to talk all things Canada Basketball. Mike shares how his love of sports started, how he and his team are capitalizing on the growth of basketball in Canada and how Canada Basketball is taking the business of basketball in Canada to new heights. Plus, Mike Bartlett gives you a truly unique Top 5 for Canada Basketball........ or did he? Much love to The Boss, Michael Bartlett, for joining us on Canada Hoops!

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Canadas' Basketball Scout and founder of the Monday Morning Scouting Report, Wes Brown, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Wes joins Matty to talk about his basketball story. Wes shares how he developed his love of scouting and how he knew early on he was a great talent evaluator in the game of basketball. Wes shares what he looks for in a player when he scouts for his clients. Wes then gives Matty some great insight on some rising Canadian hoopers. And you know Wes drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Canadas' Basketball scout Wes Brown for joining us on Canada Hoops!

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Jermaine Bucknor, the Edmonton legend, joins us on Canada Hoops! Jermaine sits down with Matty to talk about his outstanding career and recent retirement. Jermaine reflects on his time as a youngster growing up in Edmonton, playing at Ross Sheppard, playing for Alberta Basketball and getting a scholarship to play at the University of Richmond. Jermaine tells Matty about making it as a pro and why Germany is his favourite stop along his career. Jermaine gives us some great reflections on his time with Canada Basketball and the relationships he made, the state of the game and talent in Canada and Jermaine drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Jermaine Bucknor for pulling up on Canada Hoops!

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Canada Hoops brings you the 2021-2022 Canadian NBA Season Preview ! The homie and Twitter legend, Scott Witter, pulls up to help us break down what the NBA Season might look like for our Canadian players. Scott shares with Matty his thoughts on the upcoming season for Kevin Pangos, RJ Barrett, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and more. We hope you enjoy the basketball season and this episode of Canada Hoops!

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