Ep 45: Scott Morrison

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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