Canada Hoops
Matty Ireland
Canada Hoops takes you inside Canada Basketball as Canadian hoopers join us to share their basketball stories. Hosted by Matty Ireland, a long time Canada Basketball supporter, Canada Hoops spreads love for Canada Basketball and Canadian hoopers from coast to coast to coast.
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Ep 44: David Thomas
Canada Hoops
03/01/23 • 48 min
Former SMNT player for Canada Basketball and Brampton man, David Thomas, pulls up on Canada Hoops! David sits down with your boy Matty to share his incredible basketball story. David fills us in on life for he and his family in East Lansing, Michigan, and David then takes us into his time in the game of basketball. Dave tells us about growing up in Brampton, loving soccer at early age before finding basketball. David talks about growing his game at Notre Dame High School, getting exposure and recruitment for NCAA Division 1 basketball; and then ultimately making the decision to attend and play at Michigan State University. David speaks fondly about his time at Michigan State: winning a National Championship alongside some great teammates and playing for legendary Head Coach Tom Izzo. David speaks on what it means to forever be a Spartan as he was the Director of Basketball Operations for 6 years for MSU after he retired.
David talks about turning pro, getting a couple of NBA workouts before he took his game to the NBL in Australia; where he would be a 2 time NBL Champion.
And you know we get into Davids' time with Canada Basketball. Dave tells us about playing for Canada, his friendships with teammates from Canada Basketball, the growth and level of talent in Canada right now: And David gives us his awesome old and new school Top 5/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball.
Much love to one of the OGs' David Thomas for joining us on Canada Hoops!
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Ep 45: Scott Morrison
Canada Hoops
03/13/23 • 77 min
Coach Scott Morrison, PEI's finest, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Scott sits down with your boy Matty to share his incredible basketball career and story thus far. Scott tells us how his love of basketball began as he watched his Dad embark on a legendary career as well as the Head Coach of the UPEI Panthers. Scott shares memories of being around his Dads' teams and starting his basketball journey at Morrell High School. Scott played at UPEI and became the schools all time leader in assists and 3 point field goals made. Scott also holds the record for all time 3 pointers made for the AUS Conference in USports Mens Basketball.
Scott touches on his brief pro career as a player before his incredible coaching career begins. Scott talks about working for Coach Carolyn Savoy to get his coaching start before he embarks on a coaching path that would see go from Dalhousie University, Lakehead University and then down to the Maine Redclaws of the D-League to start coaching at the professional level. From Maine Scott finds himself on the bench for the BOSTON CELTICS as an assistant coach under Head Coach Brad Stevens.
Scott reflects back on his time with the Celtics and shares some great stories from his time with the green and white.
Scott headed to Perth, Australia to become the Head Coach for the Perth Wildcats in the NBL before coming back to North America to be the Head Coach for the Salt Lake City Stars in the G-League (with the Utah Jazz).
And you know Scott gives us some great conversation and memories thus far from his time with Canada Basketball. Plus, you don't want to miss Scotts' Top 5/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball.
Much love to Coach Scott Morrison for joining us on Canada Hoops Podcast!
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any returns or winnings. Bonus Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded.
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Ep 43: Denham Brown
Canada Hoops
02/22/23 • 84 min
DENHAM BROWN, Mr. 111 points in a single game, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Denham sits down with your boy Matty to share his legendary career and place in the game of basketball in Canada. D-Brown talks about his new coaching role at Oakville Prep and then takes us on an incredible ride as he shares how basketball came into his life. Denham talks about playing the game at an early age, looking up to his Aunt (who was a helluva ball player) and embarking on a journey that would find him as the # 1 player in Canada, winning MVP at Nike Nationals, playing in the Jordan Brand Classic, gracing the pages of SLAM Magazine; and of course dropping 111 points in his last game at West Hill.
Denham tells us about his years as a UCONN Huskie as he put on for Toronto and all of Canada. At UCONN Denham would of course become a National Champion, score 1000 points in his NCAA career and D-Brown tells us about his memories of playing for the legendary coach Jim Calhoun.
Denham talks about being drafted into the NBA by the Seattle Supersonics and tells us about the rest of his professional career.
And of course you know we get into the Canada Basketball side with Denham. D-Brown talks about what it meant to play for Canada, his lifelong friendships and relationships with his teammates and more. Denham gives us his Top 5/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball which was incredible to hear as Denham is a player who is gets mentioned by his peers and other Canada Hoops guests as one of the best to ever do it.
Much love to the LEGEND, Mr. 111, Denham Brown for pulling up on Canada Hoops!
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If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis
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800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit
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NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions
apply. Free bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5
bet. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after
being awarded. See terms at
sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 per
customer. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet after
opting-in must lose. Paid as one Free Bet Token based on amount of
initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Free Bets expire 7 days
(168 hours) after being awarded. Ends at the start of the final NBA
game each day when offered prior to 2/16/23 @ 10PM ET. See terms
at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms
Ep 42: Michael Bartlett
Canada Hoops
02/09/23 • 55 min
The Canada Basketball CEO and our friend Michael Bartlett comes back to pull up on Canada Hoops! Mike joins us to talk about the highlights the Program enjoyed throughout 2022; and we look ahead to more success in 2023 especially as the SMNT for Canada Basketball gets ready to play in the FIBA WORLD CUP in August. Much love to the BOSS Michael Bartlett for joining us once again on Canada Hoops!
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800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit
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532-3500 (VA).
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customer. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet after
opting-in must lose. Paid as one Free Bet Token based on amount of
initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Free Bets expire 7 days
(168 hours) after being awarded. Ends at the start of the final NBA
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at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms
Ep 41: Kalif Young
Canada Hoops
02/02/23 • 59 min
"K", Kalif Young, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Kalif sits down to share his basketball story with your boy Matty. Kalif talks about loving basketball at an early age, who he admired on the basketball and the love support he had from his family as he started his basketball career. Kalif tells Matty about going from Oakwood to Orangeville where he developed his game to get a scholarship at Providence. Kalif talks about his memories on and off the floor at Providence and what it means to him to be a Friar. Kalif takes us through the start of his pro which has him currently playing in Germany. Kalif also talks about his time in the CEBL and shares why the CEBL is so important.
Kalif talks Canada Basketball with Matty and tells us what it means to him to wear the red and white. Kalif speaks about helping Canada Basketball qualify for the FIBA 2023 World Cup; and you know "K" drops a great Top/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball.
Much love to Kalif Young for pulling up on Canada Hoops!
IG: @canadahoopspodcast
Twitter: @canadahoopspod
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counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-
GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-
800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit
ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-
532-3500 (VA).
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NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. VOID IN OH/ONT. Eligibility restrictions
apply. Free bets: Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5
bet. $200 issued as free bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after
being awarded. See terms at
sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballlterms. No Sweat: Valid 1 per
customer. NBA same game parlay bets only. Min 3-leg. First bet after
opting-in must lose. Paid as one Free Bet Token based on amount of
initial losing bet. Max. wagering limits apply. Free Bets expire 7 days
(168 hours) after being awarded. Ends at the start of the final NBA
game each day when offered prior to 2/16/23 @ 10PM ET. See terms
at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms
Ep 80: Bobby Allen
Canada Hoops
10/25/24 • 51 min
Bobby Allen, the certified bucket, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Bobby sits down with us to share his basketball story. Bobby tells Matty about the Bobby Allen Skills Academy and how he loves to share and teach the game with the players in his Program. Bobby reflects on his legendary game coming out of Malton and at Morningstar. Bobby shares how he was playing with the SMNT for Canada Basketball in high school competing against the likes of Leo Rautins, Jay Triano and Eli Pasquale. Bobby tells us about his JUCO and NCAA career before he took his game pro.
And you know we get into the Canada Basketball story. Bobby shares why Steve Nash is such a great dude on and off the court and Bobby reflects on his friendships and relationships with his teammates from Canada Basketball . Then Bobby gives us his incredible Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to the bucket Bobby Allen for joining us on Canada Hoops!
Stay positive everyone!
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11/20/24 • 58 min
Our friend Jonathan Chen, the Canada Basketball specialist, pulls up to discuss the upcoming FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers for the SMNT for Canada Basketball in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We break down the roster, who we think is important for these games and the SMNT moving forward. Jonathan discusses the coaching approach for Head Coach Nathaniel Mitchell and we talk about why this window and the FIBA AmeriCup are important as Canada Basketball looks ahead to the next FIBA World Cup and ultimately the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. We also talk about the Canadian NBA story lines thus far in the first month of the 2024-2025 NBA Season. Zach Edey has been impressive to start his NBA career. The Canadians have been putting in the work in the NBA to start the season and we touch on the play of Shadeon Sharpe, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and more. Much love to Jonathan Chen for joining us on Canada Hoops !
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Ep 5: Scott Witter
Canada Hoops
11/22/20 • 61 min
Fellow Canada Basketball supporter Scott Witter joins Canada Hoops. Scott and Matty discuss how their passions for Canada Basketball began, give their take on how far Canada Basketball has come as a program and discuss how bright the future is for Canada Basketball and our Canadian hoopers. You can find Scott on Twitter at @WitterSR.
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Ep 34: Yvonne Ejim
Canada Hoops
10/19/22 • 34 min
Yvonne Ejim, representing the 403 and YYC, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Yvonne sits down with your boy Matty to share her rising basketball career thus far. Yvonne talks about growing up in Calgary and loving basketball. The game is a family affair for Yvonne. Yvonne tells us about playing at Edge Prep and making her decision to attend Gonzaga University. Yvonne talks about growing her game to where she is expected to be a key player for the Lady Zags this season. And of course, Yvonne talks about playing for Canada Basketball; most recently at the U23 Globl Jam where she helped Canada win the gold medal. And it's family love for Yvonne in her Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Yvonne Ejim for pulling up on Canada Hoops!
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Ep 61: Philip "Phil" Scrubb
Canada Hoops
12/19/23 • 72 min
Phil Scrubb, the Canada Basketball warrior, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Phil sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball story thus far. Taking time out of his busy schedule to join us PScrubb lets us know how his season is going in Turkey; especially coming off of the FIBA WC tournament with the SMNT for Canada Basketball. Phil takes us back to when he was growing up in Richmond, British Columbia and learning basketball from his parents and alongside his brother and SMNT teammate Tommy. Phil tells us how he kept basketball fun and didn't take it too seriously in an effort to enjoy the game and spend time with friends through basketball. Phil talks about playing at Vancouver College in high school before taking his game to Carelton University where he would cement himself as arguably the greatest CIS/USports basketball player of all time. As a Raven Phil became a 5 time National Champion and a MVP multiple times. Phil talks about the influence of Head Coach Dave Smart and what Coach Smart did for Phil along the way. Phil tells us about turning pro; with NBA Summer League stints in Memphis and Toronto. Phil then headed to Europe to start his career overseas; playing in multiple countries. Phil tells us what he has enjoyed the most so far in his career in Europe; and his special season in Spain in 2022 alongside his brother Tommy. And you know we get into the Canada Basketball stuff with Phil! PScrubb talks about how special it is to play for Canada, playing in all 12 Qualifiers for the FIBA WC, making the roster for the World Cup, winning bronze and helping the SMNT qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Phil tells us why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the ultimate leader for the SMNT, how Dillon Brooks was the x-factor for the team at the WC and why Kelly Olynyk was the easy, obvious choice to be the Captain for the SMNT at the WC. Phil tells us who he is close with from his time on the SMNT and then Phil gives us his great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. This is an episode you don't wanna miss. Much love to Phil Scrubb for joining us on Canada Hoops Podcast!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Canada Hoops have?
Canada Hoops currently has 87 episodes available.
What topics does Canada Hoops cover?
The podcast is about Basketball, Podcasts and Sports.
What is the most popular episode on Canada Hoops?
The episode title 'Ep 31: 2nd Annual Canadian Basketball Awards presented by Canada Hoops with Scott Witter' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Canada Hoops?
The average episode length on Canada Hoops is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of Canada Hoops released?
Episodes of Canada Hoops are typically released every 11 days, 19 hours.
When was the first episode of Canada Hoops?
The first episode of Canada Hoops was released on Oct 14, 2020.
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