The Canadian Basketball Show

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The Canadian Basketball Show episodes

October 20 Raptors season preview + Selecting our 2027 FIBA World Cup roster
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman previews the Toronto Raptors season with podcaster William Lou of Hello & Welcome. We discuss whether Kawhi Leonard can lead Toronto to a championship, the latest in RJ Barrett's contract extension talks and what a successful season looks like for the Raptors. In the second half, we select what our 12-man roster would look like for Canada's senior men's national team at the 2027 FIBA World Cup in Qatar.
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1 hr 27 min
October 13 Inside the divide in Canadian basketball with NPH CEO Tariq Sbiet
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by Tariq Sbiet, founder and CEO of North Pole Hoops, to discuss the origins and growth of NPH, the division and ongoing tensions among key stakeholders in Canadian basketball, and what greater collaboration could look like.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow
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1 hr 9 min
October 06 The state of women's basketball in Canada
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman chats in depth about the state of women's basketball with longtime champion Kareem Griffin. We talk about his upcoming event Shoot 4 a Cure, one of the premier high school women’s basketball showcase in Canada as well as where some of the top prep schools rank with the season underway.
Link to donate to Shoot 4 a Cure: https://supportthepmcf.ca/ui/Shoot4aCure
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Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow
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1 hr 16 min
September 29 The art of being an NBA trainer with David Tyndale
Canadian NBA trainer David Tyndale joins the show to take us through the evolution of Dillon Brooks, the craft and life of a top skills trainer, and his thoughts on youth basketball development in the country. We also react to the federal government's historic $76 million investment to build a new national training centre and headquarters for Canadian basketball, and what that will mean.
Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow
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1 hr 15 min
September 22 Carly Clarke on move to WNBA and illustrious U Sports coaching career
In this week's episode, Canadian coach Carly Clarke joins the show to discuss her historic move from U Sports to the WNBA, her life as an assistant coach with the Toronto Tempo, and her legendary 14 years at Toronto Metropolitan University. We also discuss the state of women's basketball and the growth of the game in Canada.
Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow
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1 hr 2 min
September 15 Inside Olivier-Maxence Prosper's rise from Montreal to the NBA
Memphis Grizzles forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper joins the show for an in-depth conversation about life in the NBA and his journey from Montreal. Prosper takes us behind the scenes of his first NBA season, making an unexpected run to the NBA Finals, and learning from stars like Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić. Prosper also discusses Dončić’s shocking trade from Dallas, the business side of the NBA, his move to Memphis and what he’s looking to prove this season.
Link to book "To Drive Their Game, To Drive Their Growth" by author Guylaine Blanchette: https://guylaineblanchette.com
Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow
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1 hr 4 min
September 08 Gordie Herbert’s vision and plan as head coach of Canada basketball
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman has an exclusive sit-down interview in Quebec City with Gordie Herbert, the senior men's national team head coach during FIBA World Cup qualifiers. We discuss Herbert's vision ahead of next year's World Cup, building a relationship with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the importance of Zach Edey, and why continuity and commitment is important.
Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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37 min
September 01 Canada inches closer to 2027 World Cup qualification
On this week’s episode, host Libaan Osman is in Quebec City giving you an inside look at the Canadian senior men’s national team's fourth window in FIBA World Cup qualification. He recaps their comeback win against Argentina, led by Lu Dort and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. He also takes you behind the team’s weekend in Quebec, with the program inches away from officially qualifying for the 2027 World Cup.
Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow
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45 min
August 25 Which Canadian prospect had the best summer?
As the summer comes to a close, host Libaan Osman is joined by scouts Alec Kichian of NBA Draftpoint and Joe Moussa of North Pole Hoops to discuss which Canadian prospect had the best summer and elevated their stock. Was it Liam Mitakaro? Deng Ngor? Javion Tyndale? We dive deep into names that left an impression and had college and NBA personnel buzzing.
Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow
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1 hr 20 min
August 18 The state of officiating in Canada with FIBA referee Jayson Stiell
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by longtime Canadian FIBA official Jayson Stiell to discuss the state of officiating in Canada and his journey to becoming one of the few certified FIBA referees from Canada. We delve deep into the life of an official, the misconceptions and what needs to change.

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow
Contact the show: [email protected]

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1 hr 12 min

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