Explore every episode of the podcast The Canadian Basketball Show
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| Canada's top NCAA basketball players to watch | 03 nov. 2026 | 01:01:21 | |
Who are the top Canadians in college basketball this season? Host Libaan Osman chats with college basketball analyst Matthew Winick about freshman Miles Sadler, Xaivian Lee returning to Gonzaga for a fifth season, and the season's biggest storylines. In the second half of the show, we rank our top 10 Canadians in the NCAA.
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| Mailbag: Top Canadian prospects, Zach Edey's health and prep schools paying student-athletes | 27 oct. 2026 | 00:48:17 | |
In this week's episode, host Libaan Osman goes solo to answer listener questions about Canadian basketball. From top prospects and RJ Barrett's future with the Raptors to Zach Edey's health and prep schools paying student-athletes, we dive deep into pressing issues in Canadian basketball and the current dialogue.
Chris Smalling Girls Basketball Tournament details: https://csgirlstournament.com/
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| Raptors season preview + Selecting our 2027 FIBA World Cup roster | 20 oct. 2026 | 01:26:58 | |
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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| Inside the divide in Canadian basketball with NPH CEO Tariq Sbiet | 13 oct. 2026 | 01:08:49 | |
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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| The state of women's basketball in Canada | 06 oct. 2026 | 01:15:30 | |
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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| The art of being an NBA trainer with David Tyndale | 29 sept. 2026 | 01:14:57 | |
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.
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| Carly Clarke on move to WNBA and illustrious U Sports coaching career | 22 sept. 2026 | 01:01:57 | |
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.
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| Inside Olivier-Maxence Prosper's rise from Montreal to the NBA | 15 sept. 2026 | 01:03:58 | |
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
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| Gordie Herbert’s vision and plan as head coach of Canada basketball | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:36:40 | |
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.
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| Canada inches closer to 2027 World Cup qualification | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:44:18 | |
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.
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| Which Canadian prospect had the best summer? | 25 août 2026 | 01:19:36 | |
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.
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| The state of officiating in Canada with FIBA referee Jayson Stiell | 18 août 2026 | 01:11:32 | |
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. Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The story behind the birth of the Real Toronto Basketball League | 11 août 2026 | 00:50:54 | |
Scarborough's Nicholas Lewis has created a local professional basketball league with some of the most legendary names from the city's basketball scene. Lewis joins the show to take us inside the birth of the Real Toronto Basketball League, its plans to allow Canadian hoopers to play at home, and why this league is so necessary. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Inside the future of the CEBL with founder Richard Petko | 04 août 2026 | 01:24:35 | |
On this week's episode, CEBL founder and owner of the Niagara River Lions Richard Petko joins the show. Petko takes us behind the scenes to the business of basketball in Canada, how he started the CEBL almost nine years ago and what's next for the league in its eight season. Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Roy Rana's journey to legendary Canadian basketball coach | 28 juil. 2026 | 01:19:59 | |
On this week's episode, legendary Canadian basketball coach Roy Rana joins the show to discuss his remarkable coaching journey—from Eastern Commerce and U Sports to the NBA and now Japan. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from leading Canada to its first-ever FIBA gold medal, why his time with the national team ended, and coaching at the prestigious Nike Hoop Summit. Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| How Javion Tyndale's recruitment changed after winning gold with Canada | 21 juil. 2026 | 00:49:47 | |
Host Libaan Osman is joined by Javion Tyndale in Augusta, Georgia, at Nike EYBL's Peach Jam tournament as he shares how his life and recruitment have changed since leading Canada to a historic gold medal at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup. Tyndale is one of the fastest rising prospects in ESPN's class of 2027 and talks about how he's dealing with all the newfound attention. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Behind the scenes of NBA Summer League | 14 juil. 2026 | 00:52:09 | |
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman answers listener questions for a mailbag episode from NBA Summer League. We discuss the Kawhi Leonard trade, players impressing at the Nike EYBL session and behind the scenes stories in Vegas. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Canada dominates FIBA World Cup qualifiers with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and NBA talent | 07 juil. 2026 | 00:42:04 | |
Inside the TD Coliseum, host Libaan Osman recaps the Canadian senior men's national team going undefeated in the first round of FIBA World Cup qualifiers with guest Jonathan Chen of Raptors Republic. We discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance and brilliance, Gordie Herbert's first window as coach, and questions still surrounding Canada's big man problem, and more. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Biggest takeaways from Canada basketball training camp. Why no RJ Barrett? | 30 juin 2026 | 00:30:24 | |
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman takes you behind the scenes to Day 1 of Canada basketball's senior men's national team training camp for FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The reason RJ Barrett isn't in camp, along with other notable missing players. Also, a look into how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker set the tone. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Canada's FIBA U17 World Cup preview: Kenyon St. Louis, Isaiah Hamilton and Liam Mitakaro | 23 juin 2026 | 01:32:40 | |
Ahead of the FIBA U17 World Cup in Turkey, host Libaan Osman previews Canada's roster and what to monitor in this tournament with international freelance scout Alec Kichian from NBA Draft Point. We also sit down with Kenyon St. Louis, Isaiah Hamilton and Liam Mitakaro to learn more about them as players, the latest on their college recruitment and what to expect from Canada's team. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Andrew Nicholson's unconventional path to the NBA and long-lasting career in Asia | 16 juin 2026 | 00:54:51 | |
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by Mississauga's own Andrew Nicholson as we talk through his journey from St. Bonaventure University to a first round pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. We discuss his legendary run in college basketball, his five seasons in the NBA, and his successful career overseas. Nicholson also shares his commitment to the community and why opportunity is so important for the next generation. Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| REACTION: Canada takes down USA to win gold at FIBA U18 AmeriCup | 09 juin 2026 | 00:50:34 | |
After Canada's triumphant win over USA Basketball for gold at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup, host Libaan Osman discuss and recap the historic victory with North Pole Hoops' Joe Moussa. Canadian prospect Lyris Robinson also joins us after winning gold in Mexico and takes us behind the scenes to the atmosphere and how the team got it done. We also discuss what this win means for Canadian basketball. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Canada basketball reveals 23-player pool for World Cup qualifiers. Why no Jamal Murray or Andrew Wiggins? | 02 juin 2026 | 01:09:47 | |
Canada Basketball revealed its 23-player athlete pool for the senior men's national team ahead of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers this summer. Host Libaan Osman is joined by William Lou, the host and creator of Hello and Welcome, as well as freelance writer Oren Weisfeld, to discuss the roster and the notable absence of Jamal Murray, Andrew Wiggins and Shaedon Sharpe. We also take you inside the introductory press conference for new coach Gordie Herbert and the program’s big-man issue. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Previewing Canada's FIBA U18 team with Maxime Meyer, Javion Tyndale and Deng Ngor | 01 juin 2026 | 01:33:06 | |
Ahead of the FIBA U18 men's AmeriCup, host Libaan Osman previews the roster and what to expect with Joe Moussa, a national scout at North Pole Hoops. We also sit down with Maxime Meyer (Duke commit), Javion Tyndale (playing at Montverde) and Deng Ngor (Fort Erie) at training camp to learn more about their journeys and what to expect from them and the team in this tournament. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Toronto’s Jovan Milicevic gears up for big junior year at Xavier | 26 mai 2026 | 00:59:50 | |
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by top Canadian college basketball player Jovan Milicevic as he takes us through his journey, leaving home at a young age to pursue his basketball dreams, to now being one of the top forwards in the NCAA's Big East conference at Xavier. After a huge leap in his sophomore season, Milicevic gives us a peek into his off-season work, what it's like living in the world of NIL and the transfer portal as a player, and his Serbian roots. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Mailbag: Which Canadian player has the highest ceiling? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP season and more | 19 mai 2026 | 00:52:40 | |
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman answers listener's questions sent in for our mailbag. We discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP season, which Canadian NBA player has the highest ceiling and Gordie Herbert being rumoured for a head coaching job in the Australian NBL league. Link to donate to the non-profit Brandon Clarke supported: https://arise2read.networkforgood.com/projects/196217-general-campaign%20 Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Inside the Toronto Tempo's training camp and historic WNBA debut | 12 mai 2026 | 00:52:41 | |
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by WNBA reporter Savanna Hamilton to go behind-the-scenes to training camp of the Toronto Tempo and their historic WNBA debut. We share untold stories from camp, our expectations on the expansion team in its first year and what this all means for women's basketball in Canada. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Keesa K talks growth of HoopQueens and Canadian women’s basketball landscape | 05 mai 2026 | 01:03:28 | |
On this week's episode, Nakissa “Keesa K” Koomalsingh joins the show and takes us through her journey creating Canada's first paid professional women’s basketball league in HoopQueens and discusses the growth of women's basketball in this country. She also shares her excitement around the Toronto Tempo, what areas need improvement for Canada to become a global leader in the game and preparing for season five of HoopQueens. Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Top Canadian prospect Yousaf Ahmad's journey to the NCAA from Moss Park | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:53:41 | |
Top Canadian prospect Yousaf Ahmad joins the show this week to detail his journey from an unknown player to taking high school basketball by storm this year and his recent commitment to Josh Schertz and Saint Louis. In the second half of the show, we put our intern, Jacques Leung, to a Canadian basketball knowledge test. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Canada basketball president and CEO Michael Bartlett talks player commitment letters and answers listener questions | 21 avr. 2026 | 01:09:44 | |
Canada basketball president and CEO Michael Bartlett joins the show ahead of a busy summer for the organization. He takes us inside the senior men's national team, issuing commitment letters for the next Olympic cycle, addresses the senior women's team's failed World Cup bid for the first time since 2002, and answers questions sent in by listeners. At the end of the episode, Bartlett also teases a new special collab. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Miles Sadler opens up about McDonald’s All-American snub and recruitment to West Virginia | 14 avr. 2026 | 00:40:27 | |
Live in Portland at the Nike Hoop Summit, top Canadian prospect Miles Sadler joins the show and opens up about being snubbed from the McDonald's All-American Game and inside his recruitment to West Virginia. Sadler put together one of the greatest seasons we've ever seen from a Canadian high school player as we go through it all, plus his excitement heading into college as West Virginia's highest rated recruit in program history. Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Victor Raso on prep school success and is the Canadian Elite Basketball League in trouble? | 07 avr. 2026 | 00:58:38 | |
Coming off a high school national championship and winning back-to-back Canadian Elite Basketball League titles, coach Victor Raso joins the show to talk Ridley College's recent success and why he jumped into the prep school scene. Raso also shares his concerns about the CEBL's future with the exit of Mike Morreale and what could go wrong with the league. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Previewing the All Canadian Games + Harsh realities of prep school basketball | 31 mars 2026 | 01:26:36 | |
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman covers the latest news in Canadian basketball and players he's looking forward to watching at the All Canadian Games. Former three-time All Canadian player Keshaun Saunders joins the show to talk about the harsh realities of basketball in Canada for players and what people need to know about prep schools. Then, we end of the episode playing some Canadian basketball trivia with intern Todd. Social media: Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| How to fix the U Sports Final 8 tournament | 24 mars 2026 | 01:17:16 | |
After calling the U Sports Final 8 tournament, national sports broadcast Arash Madani joins the show to discuss what changes need to be made and the state of university basketball in Canada. We also discuss Canada's senior women's national team failing to qualify for the World Cup and give an outlook on the men's national team. Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Inside Will Riley, Shaedon Sharpe and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's development with UPlay Canada's Dwayne Washington | 17 mars 2026 | 01:13:04 | |
Dwayne Washington, the founder of UPlay Canada, now considered the largest AAU program in the country, takes us inside the development and journey of the Canadian stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Shaedon Sharpe and Will Riley. The basketball consultant guides us through his philosophy when working with Canada's rising talent and the work ethic needed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Jay Triano on life as a coach in the NBA | 10 mars 2026 | 01:01:00 | |
Longtime Canadian NBA coach Jay Triano joins the show to talk about his 24 years in the league, joining Jason Kidd's staff in Dallas as an assistant coach and the daily grind of the NBA regular season. Triano also shares what it was like becoming the first Canadian NBA head coach with the Toronto Raptors, his stints with Canada basketball and wanting to see more Canadians coaches the way for the next generation of coaches in the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Should the All Canadian Games selection committee be abolished? | 03 mars 2026 | 01:41:29 | |
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman talks about the controversy and uproar over the All Canadian Games selection process, potential solutions to fix the event and the committee. Wes Brown of the Monday Morning Scouting Report and Joe Moussa, a national scout at North Pole Hoops give their thoughts on what needs to change and inside the process in choosing the top 24 players. Timestamps: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Previewing Canada's roster for second window of World Cup qualifiers | 24 févr. 2026 | 00:51:48 | |
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by Oren Weisfeld to preview and breaks down Canadian senior men's national team roster for their second window of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. They chat about their expectations for this window, the lack of point guard and big man depth on the roster and who they're expecting to have a huge role. Social media: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Behind the scenes of Basketball Without Borders with top prospects Paul Osaruyi & Lyris Robinson | 17 févr. 2026 | 00:59:30 | |
Host Libaan Osman sits down with top Canadian prospects Paul Osaruyi and Lyris Robinson in Los Angeles, California after wrapping up competing at Basketball Without Borders at NBA all-star weekend. Osaruyi and Robinson share their journey into basketball, playing on the biggest stages in high school basketball in Arizona and their excitement ahead of suiting up for Canada this summer for the FIBA U-18 AmeriCup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Mailbag: Dillon Brooks snubbed from All-Star Game? Bennedict Mathurin trade and more | 10 févr. 2026 | 00:51:12 | |
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman answers listener questions on Montreal's Bennedict Mathurin getting traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, Jamal Murray's first NBA All-Star selection, Dillon Brooks' snub and Miles Sadler not making the McDonald's All-American Game. In the second half, he puts one of the new interns Canadian basketball knowledge to the test. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Eric Smith talks new book + greatest Raptors & Canadian players of all-time | 03 févr. 2026 | 01:44:45 | |
Host Libaan Osman is joined by longtime Toronto Raptors play-by-play voice Eric Smith, who talks about his new book "We The Raptors," behind-the-scenes to working broadcast in the NBA and the role of media. In the second half of the show, we pick our top 5 greatest Raptors and Canadian players of all-time. Who makes your top 5 lists? Let us know! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Phil Dixon on Toronto's basketball culture, being a pioneer and the legacy of Bob Maydo | 27 janv. 2026 | 00:54:03 | |
Host Libaan Osman is joined by one of the greatest Canadians to ever touch a basketball, Phil Dixon. The Toronto native talks what it was like being the top prospect coming out of Canada in the 1980s, how an injury cut short his dreams of playing in the NBA and what legendary high school basketball coach Bob Maydo meant to him and so many others. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Where the Raptors stand ahead of the NBA trade deadline | 20 janv. 2026 | 01:18:34 | |
With the NBA trade deadline right around the corner, host Libaan Osman is joined by NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype to discuss the Toronto Raptors interest in NBA stars Ja Morant, Anthony Davis and Domantas Sabonis and the team being in several trade rumours. On the second half of the show, William Lou of Hello & Welcome takes us through the state of the Raptors and lays out what the team should consider at the deadline. Social media: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Evaluating Canada's next top prospects | 13 janv. 2026 | 00:54:45 | |
What are the names expected to take Canadian basketball by storm over the next few years? International freelance scout Alec Kichian of NBA Draft Point joins host Libaan Osman to break down his rankings of Canada's top players and why the next wave of talent might be considered the "Golden Generation." Social media: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| New Year's Resolutions: Can officiating get better in Canada? | 06 janv. 2026 | 00:35:25 | |
With the start of the new year, host Libaan Osman gives some of his hopes for 2026 for Canadian basketball and what the year might have in store. From Jamal Murray making his first NBA All-Star Game to asking for a better officiating culture in Canada — these our the wishes for the calendar year as well as big plans for the podcast. Social media: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The state of prep school basketball in Canada | 30 déc. 2025 | 01:05:12 | |
To end off 2025, host Libaan Osman is joined by the commissioner of the National Preparatory Association, Kavishan Pathmanathan, to discuss the state of prep school basketball in Canada. Is the prep school scene booming or is it lagging? We go into it all, plus his time helping build Fort Erie into a powerhouse program and how recruitment is changing for high school players. Social media: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| What is wrong with U Sports basketball? Can it be fixed? | 23 déc. 2025 | 01:10:08 | |
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by Toronto Metropolitan University men's basketball head coach David DeAveiro to discuss the state of U Sports basketball and what the league needs to fix. The longtime coach, who just recently passed over 500 wins, gives his unfiltered thoughts on the lack of resources and how programs across the country are navigating the world of NIL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Mailbag: Canadians dominating in the NBA, college, high school and more | 16 déc. 2025 | 01:02:11 | |
Host Libaan Osman sits down to answer your questions on Canadian basketball and whatever related subjects. From Canadians dominating in the NBA, college basketball and high school standouts — this mailbag episode goes deep covering it all. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Joel Anthony on Miami Heat championships and running the Montreal Alliance | 09 déc. 2025 | 01:36:10 | |
Two-time NBA champion Joel Anthony joins the show this week and shares some of his favourite stories from his run with the Miami Heat and his 10-year NBA career. Anthony also takes us behind-the-scenes to his role as co-owner and general manager of the Montreal Alliance of the CEBL, life as front office executive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Kyle Wiltjer talks rejoining Canada basketball and near decade pro career | 01 déc. 2025 | 01:06:28 | |
Ahead of the Canadian senior men's national team's game in Toronto, host Libaan Osman is joined by professional basketball player Kyle Wiltjer. The former McDonald's All-American and NCAA champion shares the story behind his return to Canada basketball after a little hiatus, what his role with the program might look like in the future. Wiltjer also shares his journey as a top recruit, playing for Kentucky, Gonzaga and the Houston Rockets to building a long-lasting overseas career now in Italy. Social media: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||