Canada Hoops

Welcome back to Season 2 of Canada Hoops! The icon and proud Canadian, Dan Shulman, joins us to share his basketball story! Dan tells Matty how his love of the game began and how his legendary sports broadcasting career got started. From Western University, to calling the 1994 FIBA World Championships in Toronto , to TSN, ESPN and Rogers Sportsnet; Dan shares how his career has unfolded.  Matty asks Dan what it meant to him to be named the 2011 National Sportscaster of the Year by his peers in the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. And of course Dan and Matty dive into Canada Basketball and Canadian players. Dan talks about the recent FIBA OQT in Victoria and the heartbreak of Canada not qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics. And Dan gives us a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to the legend Danny Shulman for pulling up on Canada Hoops!

Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland
Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast

Email: [email protected]

https://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Your boy Matty rides solo as he gives you some reflections on both the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Victoria and Season 1 of Canada Hoops. Much love to you all for your support of Canada Hoops in Season 1. Have a great summer. We hope to see you in Season 2!

Matty.

Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland
Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast

Email: [email protected]

https://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

The Gunner, Steve Sir, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Steve joins Matty to share his outstanding career and basketball story.  Steve tells us about growing up in Edmonton, Alberta and playing at Ross Sheppard High School. Steve reflects on his time representing and breaking scoring records with Alberta Basketball and moving on to play NCAA Division I basketball. While in college Steve tells us what it meant to set the all time 3 point percentage record for a single season, cementing him as one of the all time best shooters. Steve tells Matty about starting his professional career and of course Steve goes deep about his 2016 Summer League experience with the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. Steve also tells us how important the CEBL is to the growth of basketball in Canada. And of course, Steve tells us about recently representing Canada in the FIBA 3X3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament, reflects on what the game has meant to him in his life and gives us a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Steve Sir for joining us on Canada Hoops!

Twitter: @stevesir1
IG: @steve_sir_

Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland
Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast

Email: [email protected]

https://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

It's the Canadian Basketball Awards presented by Canada Hoops! The homie Scott Witter joins us as we break down our choices for this years Canadian NBA MVP, Canadian NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the Most Improved Player from Canada in the NBA and the Best Dressed Canadian Hooper. Scott then breaks down his choices for the award winners for our Canadian Hoopers out of Europe as well. With a clearer picture of who is, who's not and who may be available, Matty and Scott discuss the potential roster for Canada Basketball at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Victoria, BC. And of course Matty and Scott share their thoughts on the exciting commitment announcement made by Andrew Wiggins as AW declares he is ready to suit up for Canada Basketball! 

Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland
Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast

Email: [email protected]

https://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

For episode 20 we run it back with a different flavour as Mattys' longtime friend and basketball teammate Robin Urquhart sits down with us! Rob pulls up on Canada Hoops to share his basketball story and connections to Matty. Rob and Matty talk about growing up playing with each other and how basketball will forever be a common bond between them. Robin shares his memories playing at Porter Creek Secondary in Whitehorse, representing the Yukon every summer at National Tournaments and stories of his father Doug Urquhart. Robin and Matty reflect on what the game of basketball means to them and Robin answers some fun rapid fire questions. Thanks to Robin Urquhart for joining us to share his memories and reflections. And thanks to our Canada Hoops listeners for allowing us to reach 20 episodes. From our family to yours..... much love!

Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland
Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast

Email: [email protected]

https://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Aislinn Konig, a certified bucket and rising star, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Aislinn chats with Matty to share her basketball story. Aislinn talks about basketball being a deep family passion, her legendary career at Brookswood Secondary in Langley and shares her thoughts on being regarded as one of the best hoopers period to come out of British Columbia. Aislinn tells Matty a great story about how she chose to attend and play basketball at North Carolina State, her memories playing in college and her relationship with Coach Wes Moore. Aislinn talks about her transition to playing professionally in Switzerland, her opportunity this summer with the Washington Mystics in the WNBA and of course Aislinn talks about what it means to her personally to play for and represent Canada. Plus, Aislinn gives Matty a one of kind for her Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Aislinn "Ace" Konig for pulling up on Canada Hoops! #MadLove

You can find Aislinn Konig on both Twitter and Instagram @acekonig ; and at https://www.acekonig.com/

Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland
Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast

Email: [email protected]

https://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

From way downtown, Brady Heslip, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Regarded as one of the best shooters Canada has ever produced Brady joins Matty to share his incredible basketball career. Brady tells Matty what he's been doing for his new career in the business world and of course Brady takes us through his Baylor University Bears winning the 2021 NCAA National Championships! Brady talks about the game of basketball being a deep connection for his family, takes us through his high school and AAU process with Grassroots Canada and how he eventually becomes a Baylor Bear. Brady reflects on his time at Baylor, the process of finding his way as a professional basketball player, getting to play at home for the Raptors 905 and of course his time as a player for Canada Basketball. Brady tells Matty about his lifelong connections and relationships with teammates and coaches from Canada Basketball and what it means to be part of that special group. Much love to Brady Heslip for joining us on Canada Hoops. Shooters shoot! This is an episode you don't wanna miss.

Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland
Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast

Email: [email protected]

https://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Levon Kendall, a legend in Canadian basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Levon touches on what life is like for him and his family at the moment and then shares his basketball story with Matty. Levon talks about growing up in Kitsilano, being exposed to a lot of interests by his family and being regarded as one of the best hoopers to come out of British Columbia. Levon talks about being a Kitsilano Blue Demon, putting the rest of Canada on notice at the Nike All Canada Camp and moving on to be a Pittsburgh Panther. After leaving Pitt Levon talks about playing in Europe and embracing the cultures and experiences overseas. As Levon and Matty discuss Canada Basketball the big man from Kits lets Canada Hoops in on his 40 point game vs USA Basketball at the U-21 World Championships. Levon tells Matty what it means to be mentioned by his teammates and coaches as one of their all time favourite players for Canada Basketball. Much love to Levon Kendall for joining us on Canada Hoops! Levon brings his West Coast chill on this episode!

Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland
Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast

Email: [email protected]

https://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Kayon Mayers, founder of The Northway, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Kayon joins Matty to share his journey in the game of basketball. Kayon talks about starting out at Loyola Catholic High School in Mississauga before heading down to Boston to play at Boston Trinity Academy to play prep school basketball. Kayon tells us how he made the move to play USPORTS at Cape Breton University and Kayon and Matty share their thoughts on Canada Basketball and where the game is at in Canada.

Kayon tells Canada Hoops how The Northway got started and why The Northway exists. Kayon and Matty talk about why it's important that the community stays supportive of one another in order to grow the game and the Canadian basketball community even more. Much love to Kayon Mayers and The Northway for pulling up on Canada Hoops! As they say at The Northway: #FORTHECULTURE !

Twitter: @thenorthway @kayonmayers
IG: @thenorthway @kayonmayers

Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland
Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast

Email: [email protected]

https://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Melvin Ejim, one of the true warriors for Canada Basketball, joins Canada Hoops! Melvin sits down to share his journey and career so far with Matty. Melvin talks about basketball being a family affair, making the move to play at a prep school in the U.S. and moving on to be a Cyclone at Iowa State University. Melvin shares with us the grind of trying to make it in the NBA and talks about his outstanding career so far in Europe. Melvin tells Matty how much playing for Canada means to him and why he's always willing to sacrifice to represent his country. Melvin is a player that gets lots of love from his Canada Basketball teammates and in this conversation Melvin gives that love and respect right back. Much love to Melvin Ejim for pulling up on Canada Hoops! You don't wanna miss this episode!

Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland
Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast

Email: [email protected]

https://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast