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.
Basketball
The top Canadians to watch in March Madness with Oren Weisfeld /
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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How to join the Canada's Court March Madness Bracket Challenge /
Want to make your picks and join the Canada's Court March Madness Bracket Challenge? Joining is easy. Click the link in this description and enter the password 'canadascourt' then pick a name for your bracket.
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Kayla Alexander on a dramatic Olympic qualification /
Just when Kayla Alexander felt they were out of it, Canada's women's basketball team was able to qualify for the 2024 Olympics. Kayla Alexander comes on the podcast to chat with host Philip Drost about the rollercoaster experience, her international career, and preparing for the Olympics.
The Toronto Raptors make moves at the NBA Trade Deadline /
The Toronto Raptors made two big trades at the NBA trade deadline, marking their final major adjustments of the season. The Raptors traded Kira Lewis Jr., Otto Porter Jr. and a 2024 first-round pick to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Kelly Olynyk and guard Ochai Agbaji. Then the Raptors sent Dennis Schröder and Thad Young to the Brooklyn Nets for Spencer Dinwiddie, who they later waived. Freelance journalist Oren Weisfeld shares his thoughts on the trade deadline with host Philip Drost.
Episode 62: J.E. Skeets on the new-look Toronto Raptors /
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.
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 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.