The NCAA March Madness tournament is almost over, and Coach O returns to Canada’s Court to talk about what the Final Four will look like for both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament. Listen to host Philip Drost and Olivier Jean-Charles chat about the tournament, and what you can expect in the final games.
Also hear an update on the NCAA March Madness Tournament Challenge by Canada’s Court.
The first two rounds of March Madness are done. There were upsets and there were convincing victories at the NCAA basketball tournament. Host Philip Drost and Coach O take a look at who impressed in the first weekend, and what matchups to watch going forward.
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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The Toronto Raptors went from an exciting three game winning streak to the tough news that Scottie Barnes would be out indefinitely with a hand fracture. Sportsnet sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton jumps on Canada's Court to talk with host Philip Drost about the Toronto Raptors and their final month and a half of the NBA season.
Will Harrison watches hundreds of basketball games in a year as part of his job as the west coast scout for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Host Philip Drost talks with Will about becoming a scout, what his days are like, and some of the surreal moments he's had working for the Cavs.
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 Canadian women's basketball team was able to qualify for the 2024 Olympics, but the way they got their was anything but ordinary. After only winning one of their three games, their fate fell into the hands of the Spanish team that had beaten them a few days earlier. Philip Drost and Raptors HQ Editor-In-Chief Chelsea Leite discuss the tournament, and what to look forward to at the Olympics in Paris.
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.
RJ Barrett has been playing some of the best basketball of his career since being traded from the New York Knicks to the Toronto Raptors. Coach Olivier Jean-Charles, known better as Coach O, believes that's because the Raptors are the perfect fit for the young Canadian. Coach O and Philip Drost discuss RJ Barrett and the future of the Toronto Raptors.
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The Canadian women's basketball team is getting ready for the Olympic Qualifier event in Hungary. Coach Victor Lapeña sits down with host Philip Drost to talk about how they're preparing, how he has been embraced since moving to Canada, and the challenges he faces as the women's head coach.
The Toronto Raptors championship era is unquestionably over, following the Raptors trade of Pascal Siakam. Host Philip Drost discusses what’s next with the Raptors and reflects on Pascal and the team that was with Locked On Raptors host Sean Woodley.
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.
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.
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.
In the 59th episode of Canada's Court, we hear from Canadian figure skating great Kaetlyn Osmond. She comes on the podcast to talk about winning three Olympic medals and a world championship, battling back from injury, and how her coach tried to encourage her with an iTunes gift card.
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.
New Brunswick referee Dick Steeves made a brief appearance on the Michael Jordan documentary, The Last Dance. Steeves reffed the Dream Team’s gold medal game at the Olympics in Barcelona, and many other big international events around the world. Dick Steeves talks about Michael Jordan, the Dream Team, and his reffing career.
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.
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.