Canadian podcasting legend J.E. Skeets comes on Canada’s Court to talk with host Philip Drost about the Toronto Raptors so far this year. The two discuss how the additions of Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett have impacted the team, what might happen with Pascal Siakam, and the growth of Scottie Barnes. The two also discuss what an All-Time Canada Basketball starting five would look like and the origins of the basketball Wedgie.
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Episode 61: Michael Bartlett /
Canada Basketball CEO Michael Bartlett reflects on the huge successes of 2023, and what he hopes Canada Basketball can accomplish at the Olympics. He also talks with host Philip Drost about how he feels the 3x3 game can grow, and how the organizations has been deciding where it spends its money.
Episode 60: Amir Johnson /
Former Raptor Amir Johnson comes on Canada’s Court to talk about his time as a member of the Toronto Raptors, what it was like seeing Kawhi Leonard hit his game-winning shot against the Philadelphia 76ers, and how he became an assistant coach with the G-League Ignite.
Episode 58: Nirra Fields /
Nirra Fields comes on the podcast to talk about her career, playing in the Olympics, winning a gold medal at the Pan Am Games in Toronto, and what life has been like since she retired from basketball.
Episode 56: Bill Wennington /
Three-time NBA champion Bill Wennington comes on the podcast to talk about the Last Dance, playing with Michael Jordan, and why he never went pro in hockey.
Episode 55: Chuck Swirsky on The Last Dance /
Bulls and former Raptors play-by-play broadcaster Chuck Swirsky comes on Canada’s Court to talk about the first two episodes of The Last Dance, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen’s issues with his contract, Jerry Krause, and much more in Episode 55 of the podcast.
Episode 54: Howard Beck on the NBA shutdown /
With the NBA season shutdown, many fans are wondering what’s going to happen next. Howard Beck, senior NBA writer for Bleacher Report, discusses what this shutdown means for players, how hard it is to predict what will happen next, and what it’s been like to cover.
Episode 53: Yaron Weitzman on Tanking to the Top /
Canada’s Court starts its series on great basketball books with Yaron Weitzman and his book, Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports. Yaron talks about the process of putting together, and some of the highlights along the way.
Episode 52: Katie Heindl - NBA All-Star Weekend /
The 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend might go down as one of the best all-star events in recent history. From Zion Williamson throwing down ally-oops, to a controversial dunk contest ending, to an actually intense All-Star Game, the weekend had no shortage of excitement. Writer and podcaster Katie Heindl comes on Canada’s Court to talk about everything that happened.
Episode 51: Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe /
Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe has played over 70 games for the Canadian women’s national team. and has been a big part of the teams success. Recently, Raincock-Ekunwe helped Canada qualify for the 2020 Summer Olympics. Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe comes on Canada’s Court to talk about the national team and her career so far.
Episode 50: Sean Woodley on Raptors season preview /
The Toronto Raptors have been crowned the NBA champions, and when the season starts, they’ll get their rings. But what are the expectations for the Raptors this season? Host Philip Drost and Sean Woodley dive into the upcoming Raptors season. Woodley is the host of Locked on Raptors, regular contributor to TSN radio, and co-author of We the Champs.
Episode 49: Kayla Alexander on her book and women's basketball /
In Episode 49 of Canada’s Court, Kayla Alexander comes on the podcast to talk about the children’s book she wrote and illustrated, the state of women’s basketball, and her performance with Team Canada this fall.
Episode 48: Brandon Clarke - Drafted /
At long last Brandon Clarke gets to see his life long dream come true. During the NBA Draft, Brandon Clarke was taken with the 21st pick, a pick that would go on to be traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. Brandon Clarke comes on the podcast for the third and final instalment of the Canada’s Court series on the NBA draft.
Episode 47: Jonathan McAloon on the 2019 NBA Draft /
Long time coach and college basketball expert Jonathan McAloon talks about all the Canadians who were taken in the 2019 NBA draft. McAloon also touches on some players who went undrafted that could still make it, and the impact the Toronto Raptors championship will have on basketball in Canada.
Episode 46: Matt Devlin on the Championship Raptors /
The Toronto Raptors are NBA Champions, and Matt Devlin was there for every single game of the run. Here his take on the Raptors’ amazing run, what moments stand out to him, and what this win means for basketball in Canada.
Episode 43: Sean Woodley on Kawhi's winner and Raps vs Bucks /
Kawhi Leonard hit one of the greatest shots of all time to win Game 7 for the Raptors against the 76ers, and now they’re off to play the Bucks. Sean Woodley of Locked On Raptors comes on the podcast to talk about the series, the great shot, and where it stands in Raptors history.
Episode 40: Haley McDonald on Usports Final 8 /
Haley McDonald stole the show at the Atlantic University Sport playoffs. She scored an AUS record of 51 points to help the Acadia Axewomen go to the finals, where they beat the Memorial Seahawks to capture their second straight AUS championship. Haley McDonald comes on the podcast to talk about the record setting game, and getting ready for the Usports Final 8.
Episode 38: Jay Triano /
Coach Jay Triano has no shortage of stories when it comes to Canadian basketball. In his new book Open Look, Triano tells stories like how he became friends with Terry Fox, his passion for sports, helping make early NBA video games, and so much more. On episode 38 of the podcast, Coach Triano talks about his book and some of his story. You can be entered to win a copy of the book by sharing the tweet and Facebook post containing the link to this episode.