Grassroots basketball pioneer Ro Russell joins the show to share the origin story of prep schools and AAU basketball in Canada. Russell takes us behind-the-scenes to his work growing the game, coaching NBA champions like Cory Joseph and Tristan Thompson and building his new program at Uchenna Academy. 

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On this week's episode, Canadian rising talent Ishan Sharma joins the show and talks about his off-season, freshman college season at Virigina and move to Saint Louis. Sharma was the 2024 Canadian high school player of the year and takes us through his journey from Milton and his underdog journey to the NCAA stage.

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Ahead of the FIBA men's AmeriCup, host Libaan Osman chats with Jonathan Chen of Raptors Republic to break down Canada's senior men's national team roster set to compete in Managua, Nicaragua. They examine Canada's chances in their first major tournament since the Olympics, share insight from training camp and talk about what they'd like to see from the team.

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Power agent Mike George takes us through the life of an agent in the NBA, representing a dozen of Canada's top talent in the NBA and the behind-the-scenes of the job. George shares his journey growing up in Malton, representing Anthony Bennett, Dillon Brooks, Jamal Murray and company, and joining forces with Klutch Sports Group. He also gives his thoughts on the state of Canadian basketball.

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Ahead of Globl Jam, host Libaan Osman sits down for an interview with Avery Howell, one of Canada's top college hoopers. Howell shares her journey from Boise, Idaho to becoming a top-ranked prospect. She also shares the behind-the-scenes to her decision to enter the portal and transfer from USC to Washington and her excitement joining the program. Libaan also begins the podcast talking about what he's looking forward to at Globl Jam and shares some FIBA AmeriCup information he's been hearing.

Intro - 0:00 - 8:09

Interview with Avery Howell - 8:19

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In an exclusive sit-down interview, Canada Basketball President and CEO Michael Bartlett chats with host Libaan Osman about Globl Jam, the upcoming FIBA men's AmeriCup tournament, as he also reveals one Canadian NBA player set to suit up. Bartlett also takes the time to answer questions from listeners on all things Canadian basketball and gives us a thorough breakdown on the state of Canada Basketball.

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Former professional basketball player turned Canadian entrepreneur Antwi Atuahene joins the show this week. We talk about what it was like being one of the top Canadian hoopers in the early 2000s, being college teammates with NBA star James Harden and the work he's doing in the local basketball community now. 

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Scarborough's own Jordan Charles joins the show this week and talks about his stellar run at the FIBA under-19 World Cup, how his college recruitment has been picking up this summer and his journey from the east end of Toronto. Host Libaan Osman also chats about news across Canadian basketball and breaks down his trip covering Canadian talent at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and Nike EYBL Peach Jam in Augusta.

Timestamp:

0:13 - Libaan covers Canadian basketball news, trip to NBA Summer League and Peach Jam

13:33 - 1-on-1 interview with Jordan Charles 

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Live at NBA Summer League, host Libaan Osman is joined by Montreal's own Jahmyl Telfort, who just recently signed a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. At an undisclosed hotel in Vegas, they sit down and chat about his journey to the NBA, stellar college basketball career at Butler and Montreal roots. Libaan also shares what it's been like covering Summer League and following the Canadian talent.

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0:15: - Libaan chats Summer League experience 

8:18: - 1-on-1 interview Jahmyl Telfort 

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Before heading out for the FIBA U-19 World Cup, head coach Marlo Davis stops by to breakdown the star-studded Canada basketball roster he's set to coach with hopes of making history. Marlo also details his journey as a coach, building the powerhouse basketball program at Crestwood and developing some of the best women's basketball players we've seen come out of Canada.

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