David Tyndale always imagined being on the court with the best in the game, but it hasn't been in the way he expected. Tyndale is a personal trainer for some NBA players, university players, and will basically work out with the nearest basketball player. He currently works with Canadian and now Portland Trailblazer Nik Stauskas, as well as players at Temple University.
Episode 33: Michele O'Keefe on the past two decades of Canada Basketball /
Michele O'Keefe has announced she will step down from her role as president and CEO of Canada Basketball at the end of June. O'Keefe has been a witness and factor in Canada rising among the ranks as a top basketball nation.
Episode 32: Dillon Brooks of the Memphis Grizzlies /
Dillon Brooks quickly outplayed his second round selection in the 2017 NBA Draft, and became a starter on the Memphis Grizzlies. Listen to Dillon Brooks talk about his first year in the NBA, his incredible work ethic, one of the greatest flops of all time, and much more.
Episode 31: Eric Smith on Raptors vs Cavs /
If Eric Smith of Sportsnet was betting on the Raptors vs. Cavs series with host Philip Drost's money, he would put it on the Toronto Raptors. But if Smith had to bet with his own cash, well it's hard to bet against LeBron James. Listen as Eric Smith breaks down the matchup.
Episode 30: Usports Champions /
March Madness may be just underway in the United States, but in Canada, the Madness has already wrapped up. The Calgary Dinos won the men's university national championship, and on the women's side, the Carleton Ravens came away with the win.
In this episode, hear Dinos' guard David Kapinga talk about his amazing journey from the Congo, to being blocked from playing D1 basketball, and then having to be a walk-on to play for the Dinos.
Also hear from Ravens' Elizabeth Leblanc on Carleton's undefeated season, and winning the school's first women's basketball championship, after having to settle for a bronze in 2017.
Episode 29: Cory Joseph /
In episode 29 of Canada's Court, Cory Joseph of the Indiana Pacers joins the podcast. Joseph has spent the more time than any other Canadian playing for the Toronto Raptors and continues to be very committed to the national team. Hear Cory talk about his time in Toronto, being drafted by the Spurs, and getting his car souped-up by Tim Duncan.
Episode 28: Blake Murphy on the Raptors thus far /
We are half way through the 2017-2018 season, and the Toronto Raptors are 30-13. With just one more west coast road trip to go and the Raptors solidly in 2nd place in the East, there is a lot to be happy about. But there are still a lot of questions. Blake Murphy (The Athletic, Vice Spots, Raptors Republic) joins host Philip Drost to talk about some of those questions, and some fun ones as well, like how would Dwayne Casey do in a coach's All-Star Game and who might pop up in the next GoDaddy commercial.
Episode 27: 2017 Year in Review /
2017 is coming to an end, so time to do what people do at this time of year, and take a look back at some of the major events and interviews of the year. In this episode, you'll hear excerpts of 5 interviews. If you have a highlight you'd like to share, send it in on twitter @canadascourt, or email it to canadascourtpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 26: FIBA Qualifiers - Joel Anthony, Rowan Barrett And More /
In a special episode of Canada's Court, host Philip Drost takes listeners behind the scenes as the Canadian men's national team begins their FIBA qualifying journey. Canada played its first qualifier game on home soil, and it did so in Halifax. Hear from Joel Anthony, Rowan Barrett, Brady Heslip, and more.
Episode 25: Jamaal Magloire /
Former NBA All-star and current Toronto Raptors player development consultant Jamaal Magloire joins the podcast to talk about his career, winning a championship at Kentucky, becoming an All-star and working with the Toronto Raptors. Hear his conversation with Philip Drost courtside at TD Garden on this episode of Canada's Court.
Episode 24: Scott Morrison /
It's been an interesting journey for PEI's Scott Morrison, from his first university head coaching gig in his early twenties, to doing laundry for an NBA developmental league team, to the assistant coach of the Boston Celtics. Hear about that journey, coaching a historic NBA team, and the events that lead up to and followed Gordon Hayward's season ending injury. All of this and more on this episode of Canada's Court.
Episode 23: Dave Love /
Coach Dave Love is a shooting coach with the Orlando Magic. Coach Love has worked with many teams and NBA players. Most notably he's worked with Cleveland Cavalier Tristan Thompson when Thompson switched his shooting hand. Hear him discuss that, the life of a shooting coach, and much more on this episode of Canada's Court.
Episode 22: John McAloon /
Basketball coach and expert John McAloon weighs in on some of the top Canadians to watch, from the NCAA to the NBA. Hear about players such as the Alexander cousins, R.J. Barrett, and one of the best young female players in North America Laeticia Amihere (she is dunking in games at the age of 15). All that and more on this episode of Canada's Court.
Episode 21: Eric Smith /
In this episode of Canada's Court, Eric Smith of Sportsnet/Fan 590 joins the podcast to talk about the Toronto Raptors' upcoming season. Eric Smith talks about his time with the team at its training camp in Victoria, the possible rotations, and how the Raptors stack up in the east.
Episode 20: Jamal Murray & Chris Boucher /
Canada's Court returns after a summer break, and it does so with the podcast's first ever double feature. Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets is the first guest on the show, and he talks about his first season in the NBA. Guest 2 is Chris Boucher, who signed a 2-way contract with the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors.
Episode 19: Danilo Djuricic /
Canada struck gold in Cairo at the FIBA U19 men's championship. It makes the first time Canada has won gold in a FIBA or Olympic event. To get there, Canada upset the USA in the semi-finals. Danilo Djuricic joins Canada's Court to talk about what it was like beating the USA, then going on to win gold against Italy.
Episode 18: Michael Grange /
Sportsnets' Michael Grange joins Philip Drost to talk about what the Toronto Raptors have done so far in the 2017 off season, and what might happen next. Grange breaks down the signing of Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka, and why the Raptors may need to make a trade going forward.
Episode 17: Natalie Achonwa /
Don't call it a comeback! Natalie Achonwa talks about being a new person and player after recovering from a torn ACL, playing for the Canadian senior women's team at the age of 16, and why Canadian peanut butter is better than American peanut butter. All that and more on Episode 17 of Canada's Court.
Episode 16: Michael Linklater /
Big news in the basketball world! Canadian players will have a new Olympic event to show their skills. The Olympics is adding 3x3 basketball to the 2020 Games. But it's not as similar to 5x5 as you might think. In Episode 16 of Canada's Court, Philip Drost talks with one of the best 3x3 players in the world, Michael Linklater from Saskatchewan about what the game is like, and his journey to the top.
Episode 15: Melvin Ejim /
In episode 15 of Canada's Court, we here about what it's like to play in Europe from Iowa State standout Melvin Ejim. Listen as he talks with host Philip Drost about learning Italian, playing in Venice, and having to change is mindset when he didn't make the NBA.