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 45: Brandon Clarke - Draft Combine and workouts /
NBA prospect Brandon Clarke comes back on Canada’s Court to discuss the draft process so far. Clarke talks about the gruelling but fun onslaught of team workouts, being interviewed by half the NBA’s front offices, and preparing for the big draft night.
Episode 44: Vivek Jacob on the NBA Finals /
The Toronto Raptors have made history, and advanced to the NBA finals. But they aren’t done there. Vivek Jacob of Yahoo Sports says the Raptors have a chance to win, and it could become an all-time great series. Vivek Jacob comes on the podcast to talk about what Toronto was like after the big win, what the finals might look like, and how Kawhi Leonard will be remembered in Toronto.
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 42: Brandon Clarke - The Draft Journey Begins /
In Kindergarten Brandon Clarke told his class he was going to the NBA. Over the next month, he has a chance to make that happen. Clarke will be checking in with Canada's Court throughout the draft process. Here's the first part of his story, where he talks about preparing for the month-long process.
Episode 41: Joyce Slipp /
Canada Basketball hall of famer Joyce Slipp comes on the podcast to talk about the evolution on the game, playing when there was six players on the court, and being the first women’s team to go to the Olympics. All this and more on Episode 41 of Canada’s Court.
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 39: Steven Marcus on working in the NBL /
Steven Marcus and the St. John’s Edge are going for an NBL championship this season, and they’ve got some big help to get there. Associate Head Coach Steven Marcus and the Edge signed Glen Davis this season, and the city of St. John’s had really embraced Davis, and the team. Steven Marcus talks about his coaching career so far, and what it’s like working in the NBL.
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.
Episode 37: Khem Birch on his journey to the NBA /
Khem Birch has learned a lot of patience in his journey to the NBA. Khem Birch declared for the NBA draft in 2014, but went undrafted. But he didn’t give up. After playing in the G-League, and having fire crackers thrown at him while playing in Europe, Khem Birch finally got a shot in the NBA, and he made the most of it. Now he has a contract with the Orlando Magic. Hear his story here.
Episode 36: Tamara Tatham joins Raptors 905 coaching staff /
Tamara Tatham made history in August, when it was announced that she would join the G-League Raptors 905 coaching staff. She will be the first Canadian woman to have a coaching gig in a major North American pro men’s league. Tamara Tatham took a few minutes to chat with host Philip Drost about what that means to her, and what she is hoping to learn during the season.
Episode 35: Matt Devlin on DeMar/Kawhi trade /
Time to break down the blockbuster deal between the Toronto Raptors and the San Antonio Spurs. The Raptors sent their franchise star, DeMar DeRozan, to a new home, for disgrunteled Spurs star Kawhi Leonard. But has the trade hurt the Raptors reputation? What can we expect from Kawhi? And what will be the lasting legacy of DeRozan? Raptors play-by-play announcer Matt Devlin comes on the podcast to talk about the big trade.
Episode 34: David Tyndale /
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.