Prepare for the 2025 March Madness Tournament with Coach O and Philip Drost /  by Philip Drost

Canadian basketball fans listen up, here’s your prep podcast for the NCAA’s 2025 March Madness tournament. Who are the Cinderella teams to watch? Who has a chance at winning the entire tournament? Who are some of the Canadians to watch throughout the tournament. Host Philip Drost and Canada’s Court regular Coach O, Olivier Jean Charles, are here with the breakdown.

Listen to all the latest of episodes of Canada’s Court with host Philip Drost. Episodes include interviews around the NBA, the Toronto Raptors, the WNBA, the NCAA and Canada Basketball. Hear interviews with Raptors greats such as Jose Calderon and Amir Johnson, as well as Canadian pros such as Todd MacCulloch, Bridget Carleton and Kayla Alexander.

The trade deadline looms for the Toronto Raptors. Where do they go from here? /  by Philip Drost

It’s been a tough first half of the season for the Toronto Raptors, with a lot of injuries and even more losses. But a couple weeks of some strong wins over tough opponents such as the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, and the Golden State Warriors have people wondering what the potential of this team is as the trade deadline looms overhead. Philip Drost and Coach O discuss what the Raptors need to consider going forward, and how this season of development has gone so far.

Scott Morrison coaches with the Utah Jazz. It was a journey to get there /  by Philip Drost

Scott Morrison of Prince Edward Island is an assistant coach for the Utah Jazz. But when he left his job in Australia, he wasn’t sure where he was going to work. Before that, he had applied for a couple NBA head coaching positions, including with the Boston Celtics. As he tells host Philip Drost, it’s been a journey that has helped him learn to be happy where he’s at.

José Calderón on the greatest Toronto Raptor, 2019 Championship & Kobe's 81 /  by Philip Drost

José Calderón reflects on his eight seasons with the Toronto Raptors on the latest episode of Canada's Court. In conversation with host Philip Drost, José discusses splitting time with T.J. Ford, Kobe Bryant's 81 point game, and setting the record for the best free throw percentage in a single season. He also weighs on who might be the greatest Toronto Raptor of all time, among names such as Vince Carter, Kyle Lowry and Chris Bosh. #basketball #NBA #TorontoRaptors #josecalderon #raptors

Drafting the Top 10 Canadians for the NBA's 2024-2025 season /  by Philip Drost

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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Canada Basketball Olympic roundtable with Will Lou, Chelsea Leite and Coach O /  by Philip Drost

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 defeats Australia in men’s Olympic basketball /  by Philip Drost

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.

Canada’s women’s squad hopes hot shooting takes them to the podium /  by Philip Drost

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.

Previewing women’s Olympic basketball with Zena Keita /  by Philip Drost

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.

Todd MacCulloch on battling Shaq, playing with Steve Nash, J. Kidd and A.I., and the 2000 Olympics /  by Philip Drost

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 Raptors load up on youth, Scottie Barnes extends, and Toronto's Summer League squad /  by Philip Drost

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.

Bridget Carleton’s historic game, thrilling Olympic qualifier, and WNBA prep | Canada’s Court /  by Philip Drost

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.