What Canadians are expected to have the biggest seasons in the NBA for the 2024-2025 season? Philip Drost and Coach O take turns drafting their All-Canadian lineup based on the upcoming season. Who do you think won the draft?
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There were high expectations for Canadian basketball going into the 2024 Olympics in Paris, but each team met its own disappointment. The men fell in the quarterfinals after conquering the ‘Group of Death’, the women went winless in the group stage, and women’s 3x3 fell just short of the podium. In a roundtable discussion about the Olympics, host Philip Drost is joined by Will Lou of the Hello and Welcome podcast, Chelsea Leite of Raptors HQ, and Coach O of the Project 365 Podcast.
Canada’s basketball medal hopes end as the men’s squad loses 82-73 to France in Olympic quarter finals, despite a 27 point effort from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Philip Drost and Coach O discuss the loss, and what happens next for this team.
The Canadian men’s team is getting set for its matchup against France in Olympic men’s basketball. Philip Drost and Coach O preview the matchup, and discuss the disappointing results from the Canadian women’s squad.
The Canadian men’s basketball team has conquered the “Group of Death” with a win over Spain to go 3-0 in group play. Philip Drost and Coach O (Olivier Jean-Charles) break down Canada’s victory and what to watch for in the playoff stage.
The Canadian women’s basketball team picked up its second loss of the Olympic tournament on Thursday. While Bridget Carleton lit it up for the Canadians, it wasn’t enough in the 70-65 loss against Australia. Now Canada will need a big win against Nigeria to go on to the playoff round. Host Philip Drost and Coach O break down the game and look ahead to Sunday.
The Canadian men’s team is now 2-0 at the Olympics after a 93-83 victory against a tough Australian team. RJ Barrett led the way with 24 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander an Dillon Brooks each netted 16 for Canada. Coach O and Philip Drost break down the game and look ahead to Canada’s final battle of pool play against Spain.
The Canadian women’s basketball team fell to France on Monday at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Canada struggled to score in the second quarter, letting France play with the lead for the rest of the game. Host Philip Drost and Coach O (Olivier Jean-Charles) recap the game on Canada’s Court.
The Canadian men’s squad walked away with its first win of the tournament after defeating Greece 86-79, thanks in no small part to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and RJ Barrett. Host Philip Drost and Coach O, Olivier Jean-Charles, recap the win, and preview Canada’s game against Australia.
The Canadian women’s basketball team had an up and down Olympic runup, as they take aim at the podium for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Alex Adams says this is the best women’s squad Canada has sent in recent years, but they’re going to need to be able to score to reach the heights they’re hoping for. Take a listen to the deep dive with host Philip Drost and Alex Adams on the latest episode of Canada’s Court.
It’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting tournaments for basketball, and the Canadian women are searching for a way to the podium. Zena Keita, host of The Athletic Women’s Basketball Show, speaks with Philip Drost about the teams to watch during the Olympics, the power house that is the USA women’s team, and how Canada might fare. Keita also discusses the WNBA seasons Bridget Carleton and Aaliyah Edwards are having.
The Canadian men's national team is gearing up for its first Olympic run since 2000, when Steve Nash led the charge. Now, it's a new star point guard in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and a pool of NBA talent. Olivier Jean-Charles AKA Coach O chats with host Philip Drost about what we can expect from Canada at this Olympics.
In Todd MacCulloch's pro career, he played with Steve Nash, Jason Kidd and Allen Iverson and went to the NBA Finals twice were he had to go up against Shaquille O'Neil and the Lakers, before having to retire due to injury. MacCulloch was also on the last Canadian men's team to go to the Olympics. He talks with host Philip Drost about his career, and how he evolved into an elite pinball player or the latest episode of Canada's Court.
The roster for the Toronto Raptors 2024-2025 is starting to take shape after the 2024 NBA Draft and some early summer moves. Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley have both extended for the next five years, and the Raptors have brought in young players through both the draft and a trade with the Kings. Host Philip Drost chats with Coach O, Olivier Jean-Charles, about the changes.
Canada’s Bridget Carleton is getting ready for her second Olympics and her sixth season in the WNBA. It’s been an exciting year so far, with a thriller of an Olympic Qualifying event, and then a historic game in the Euroleague. Bridget Carleton comes on the podcast to chat with host Philip Drost to talk about it.
The NCAA March Madness tournament is almost over, and Coach O returns to Canada’s Court to talk about what the Final Four will look like for both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament. Listen to host Philip Drost and Olivier Jean-Charles chat about the tournament, and what you can expect in the final games.
Also hear an update on the NCAA March Madness Tournament Challenge by Canada’s Court.
The first two rounds of March Madness are done. There were upsets and there were convincing victories at the NCAA basketball tournament. Host Philip Drost and Coach O take a look at who impressed in the first weekend, and what matchups to watch going forward.
It's March Madness time! And there are some Canadian stars ready for the big moment, such as Zach Edey, Ryan Nembhard and many more. Canadian basketball expert Oren Weisfeld comes on Canada's Court to talk with host Philip Drost about the players, and who to watch in both the men's and women's NCAA tournaments.
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The Toronto Raptors went from an exciting three game winning streak to the tough news that Scottie Barnes would be out indefinitely with a hand fracture. Sportsnet sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton jumps on Canada's Court to talk with host Philip Drost about the Toronto Raptors and their final month and a half of the NBA season.