Canada Hoops

Avery Howell, representing Boise, Idaho pulls up on Canada Hoops! Avery sits down with us to share her basketball story . Avery’s Canadian roots are in Salmo, British Columbia, where her Mom was born and raised. Avery tells us about her training right now as she prepares for a potential summer with Canada Basketball and her up coming season at the University of Southern California. Avery talks about how basketball got started for her and why she really likes to watch Caitlin Clark. Avery talks about her recent participation in the Nike Hoop Summit and the prestigious McDonald’s All American game. Avery tells us about her recruiting process and how she made her decision to play at USC and become a Trojan. Avery has not yet represented Canada Basketball but gave us some insight into what playing for the Program will mean to her and her family when the opportunity comes. Avery talks about the relationships she has formed with some other Canadian players already and is excited to play in the red and white with everyone. And we get a unique Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball from Avery as well! Avery Howell is a player to watch for Canada Basketball in the future; and we appreciate her joining us on Canada Hoops! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Miranda Ayim, SWNT Alumni and 3 time Olympian, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Miranda sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story. Miranda tells us about her career following her basketball career and what keeps her busy. Miranda talks about growing up in London, Ontario, playing a variety of sports; and learning basketball from her family. Miranda tells us about being a Saunders Sabre and eventually taking her education and game to Pepperdine University and becoming a Wave. Miranda had an outstanding career at Pepperdine; culminating in her recent induction into the Pepperdine Hall of Fame. Miranda gives her thoughts on the NCAA landscape right now with the NIL and transfer portal factors.Miranda takes her game pro which included time in Turkey, an opportunity with the Tulsa Shock in the WNBA and then playing several seasons in France; with Miranda telling us what makes the French League a great place to play for professional womens' basketball.And you know we dive into Canada Basketball with Miranda! Miranda tells us what playing for Canada meant to her; being a 3 time Olympian and having the honour of being named the Flag Bearer for Canada at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Miranda talks about the growth of the SWNT for Canada Basketball; how excited she is to see the SWNT continue to rise and cherished memories with the long and legendary list of teammates she had. Miranda then gives us a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Miranda Ayim for joining us on Canada Hoops !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Jackson Rowe, the hustler, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Jackson sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball story thus far. Jackson is back home in Toronto after a strong, successful season with the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA G League. Jackson tells us his plans for the offseason as he gets ready to train for his upcoming season as he returns to Santa Cruz to crack open his spot in the NBA. JR takes us back to when he was growing up in Toronto as he learned the game from his Mother, the legend Phil Dixon and others. Jackson talks about his idols in basketball as he was a young man; which included the Toronto native and icon Jamaal Magloire. Jackson takes his game to Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah, to test his skills against the best competition. While at Wasatch Jackson starts to get more recruitment for NCAA Division 1 basketball; eventually committing to Cal State Fullerton. As a Titan Jackson makes an impact and elevated his game to eventually turn pro. JR starts his pro journey seeing stops in France, Sweden and Germany. Jackson played in the CEBL with the Ottawa Blackjacks and JR talks about the importance of the CEBL for Canadian basketball players and community. And you know we talk Canada Basketball with Jackson. JR talks about what playing for Canada means to him and his family; some of his closest teammates and friends and who he’d love to suit up with for Canada Basketball. Jackson then drops his legendary Top 5 Canadian players on us. Much love to Jackson Rowe for joining us on Canada Hoops ! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Allison McNeill, former Head Coach of the SWNT for Canada Basketball and one of the all time great coaches in Canadian basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Allison sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story. Allison lets us know what she has been doing since retirement; although she is still connected to the game and tells us that in some way basketball will always be a part of her life. Allison talks about the state and impact of womens' basketball right now and how she knew this time would come. Allison takes us back to growing up in Princeton and Salmon Arm, BC, working for her family business at a young age while learning and loving basketball. Allison moves from Princeton to Salmon Arm to play the game and meets her lifelong friend; the legendary Bev Smith. Allison talks about her time as a Jewel before she heads to Laurentian University to become a Voyageur. Allison won two National Championships at Laurentian before moving to the University of Oregon to re-unite with Bev Smith. After her time as a Duck Allison starts her pro career before she ends up as the Head Coach at Simon Fraser University. After a successful 13 year tenure at SFU Allison heads back to Oregon again to join Bev as the associate Head Coach for the Ducks.In 2002 Allison is named the Head Coach of the SWNT for Canada Basketball. Allison would lead the SWNT for 10 years ; taking the Program from 22nd to 8th in the world rankings. Allisons' time as the Head Coach of the SWNT culminated with qualifying for and competing in the 2012 London Olympics. Allison gives us great insight on Canada Basketball during her tenure and shares her thoughts on the Program now and where the SWNT can potentially go on the world stage. And you know Allison drops a historic Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us. It was a privilege to sit down with Allison and hear her stories. Much love to Allison McNeill for joining us on Canada Hoops!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Oren Weisfeld, your Canada Basketball, NBA , WNBA and NCAA journalist, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Orens sits down with your boy Matty to talk all things Canadian basketball. Oren talks about the 2024 NCAA Tournament and the impact of Zach Edey and Aaliyah Edwards as they lead their respective teams into the Final Four. Oren tells us about his book that is set to release in the Fall of 2025; which is a historical record and timeline of the Senior Mens National Team for Canada Basketball, along with impactful Canadian basketball moments. Oren and Matty breakdown the SWNT and SMNT for Canada Basketball as they head to the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer; and talk about some roster makeups for both teams for the Program. And Oren drops a great Favourite 5 of all time on us for Canada Basketball. Much love to Oren Weisfeld for joining us on Canada Hoops! Be sure to support Oren and check out his work at sportsnet.caHit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Jade Belmore, the Regina Queen, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Jade sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Jade tells us about winding down her season at the University of Regina where she was just named the Canada West Player of the Year. Jade talks about her team, her season and how motivated she is to get the Cougars to Nationals to win a Championship. Jade takes us back to her younger days growing up in Regina, Saskatchewan and how basketball started to take shape for her. Jade was motivated to compete and improve as she looked to prove herself as the best player in the province. Jade talks fondly of her time at Martin Leboldus and the relationships she formed as a Golden Sun. Jade tells us how about her recruitment as she looked to play at the next level and why she ultimately chose to stay at home to represent her city and play at the University of Regina. Jade  talks about her career thus far as a Cougar and what motivates her to excel. Jade played for Canada Basketball in the summer of 2023 as she represented the Program with the 2023 GLOBL JAM Team. Jade talks about what playing in the red and white has meant to her and why she is driven to play for Canada Basketball in the future. And Jade drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us ! Much love to Jade Belmore for joining us on Canada Hoops! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The SWNT for Canada Basketball qualifies for the 2024 Paris Olympics! It's an emergency episode with Alex Adams as we discuss the SWNT making it to Paris under some crazy, exciting and fortunate circumstances. The SWNT is headed to their 4th straight Olympic games. Many of the players on the SWNT have joined us on Canada Hoops and we are incredibly happy for this group as they continue to commit and sacrifice for their country and Canada Basketball as a Program. It's going to be a Canada Basketball summer in 2024. Believe that ! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Jasmine Bascoe, the young dawg and 2023 U19 FIBA World Cup Bronze medalist, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Jasmine sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Jasmine tells us how she is preparing and training right now at Kings Christian as she winds down her high school/prep career. Jazz talks about feeling ready to start her career at Villanova this fall when she becomes a Wildcat. Jasmine tells Matty how basketball got started for her as she always found herself in a gymnasium while her family was either coaching or playing. Jazz tells us about her recruiting process and how she narrowed her choice down to Villanova. Jasmine talks about playing for Canada Basketball and what it has meant to her and the rest of her family. Jasmine talks about playing at the 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup, playing for Head Coach Carly Clarke and how Jazz and the rest of the players in the age group will be key pieces for Canada Basketball for years to come. Jasmine talks about training and competing with the SWNT, how her time with the SWNT has developed her game, learning from some of her idols and seeing what it takes to play at that high, professional level. Jasmine speaks about playing for SWNT Head Coach Victor Lapena and how she is locked in on the upcoming Olympic Qualification tournament in Hungary for the SWNT. And you know Jasmine drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us! Jasmine is an articulate, hard working and thoughtful young woman with a bright future: It was a pleasure to have Jazz Bascoe join on us Canada Hoops! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Denise Dignard, the General Manager / Executive Vice-President of Women's High Performance for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Denise sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Denise tells us how basketball took shape for her growing up in Port Cartier, Quebec and ultimately following her dream to play for the National Team and playing professionally in France. Denise talks about how she landed her job with Canada Basketball in 1998 when the Program only consisted of 4 employees at the time. Denise speaks on how Canada Basketball has grown and developed throughout her time with the Program and the strategies she implemented to help launch the SWNT for Canada Basketball onto the world stage. Denise speaks on the rising talent in Canada in the women's program, the commitment and sacrifice demonstrated by the SWNT players and how she identified Victor Lapena as the next Head Coach of the SWNT for Canada Basketball. Denise talks about the upcoming Olympic Qualification tournament for the SWNT in Hungary, planning ahead for the summer with the Paris Olympics in mind and what representing Canada Basketball has meant to her personally throughout her career. And Denise couldn't give us just a Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball; she drops a ton of iconic and legendary names on us that she feels should be mentioned and honored. This was an incredible conversation with an incredible guest and person and we were privileged and thankful to have Denise Dignard join us on Canada Hoops! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Emily Potter, the Winnipeg Queen, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Emily sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Emily talks about her stellar season so far with the Perth Lynx and what her approach and mindset has been this season. Emily tells us about growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba and how basketball is a family affair. Emily lets us know why she is a proud Manitoban and how the “Emily Potter” basketball court became a reality in Winnipeg. Emily talks about her time at Glenlawn Collegiate and the impact her Head Coach Brian Kornberger made on her and so many other players. Emily tells us how she narrowed down her college recruiting and why she ultimately chose to attend and play basketball at the University of Utah. Emily talks about her time as a Ute with fondness and references many other Canadians that have played at Utah as well; and their guidance and support in helping her. Emily shares with us her thoughts on the college basketball landscape with the respect to the NIL opportunities as well. Emily talks about growing pro, her training camp opportunity with the Seattle Storm in the WNBA and her career overseas. Emily tells us about the places she has played and why her current team and situation in Perth is likely her favourite so far. And you know we talk Canada Basketball with Emily! Emily tells us what playing for Canada means to her, the support of her family and some of her close teammates from the SWNT.  Emily talks about playing for Head Coach Victor Lapena and his basketball genius. And you know Emily drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us. Much love to Emily Potter for joining us on Canada Hoops!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Michelle Plouffe, the #1 Womens FIBA 3X3 player, 2 time Olympian and SWNT Alumni for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Michelle sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Michelle tells us how she is doing as she goes through her rehab and training after suffering an ACL injury right at the end of the FIBA 3X3 season; letting us know that she will be ready to go for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics! Michelle tells Matty about growing up in Edmonton, Alberta, playing basketball alongside her twin sister Katherine, another Canada Hoops guest. Michelle talks about her role model and older sister Andrea who helped show Michelle what playing basketball at a high level looked like right from within the Plouffe family. Michelle tells Matty about her time at Harry Ainlay High School, NEDA and starting to get recruitment to play NCAA Division 1 basketball. Michelle talks about her decision to attend the University of Utah; where she would have a tremendous career as a Ute. Michelle shares her memories from her time at Utah and why her time with the SWNT during her career at Utah really helped elevate her game and perspective. Michelle talks about going pro, getting drafted into the WNBA by the Seattle Storm and her camp experience in Seattle before heading overseas. Michelle started playing pro in France before finishing in Greece; and shares a wild story from her time in Greece!With a long career with Canada Basketball on the SWNT, 2 Olympics and now the success of the FIBA 3X3 team Michelle tells us what playing for Canada has meant to her throughout her career. Michelle talks about why the 3X3 group is special and continues to win, being at the Olympics (especially with Katherine) and some favourite teammates along the way. And Michelle gives us a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. This is a great conversation with a great person. Much love to Michelle Plouffe for comin' in hot and joining us on Canada Hoops !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Our friend Alex Adams pulls up on Canada Hoops! Alex sits down with your boy Matty to talk about the SMNT for Canada Basketball. Alex lets us know how he started to cover and write about sports and his eventual journey going to the 2023 FIBA WORLD CUP in Jakarta, Indonesia,  to cover the SMNT historic run. Alex gives us his favourite moments from the tournament, touches on new friendships and relationships and tells us how surreal it was to soak in the SMNT success at the FIBA WC. Alex and Matty discuss the SMNT roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics: who might be a needed addition, will the Program try to stick to the Core 14 and the WC roster; and we answer some questions asked by Scott Witter, Jonathan Chen and others. And since it's the 1st time Alex joined us we make him give us his Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. And it's a good one! Much love to our friend Alex Adams for joining us on Canada Hoops!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

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!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Syla Swords, the rising star for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Syla sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Syla lets us know about her busy schedule right now as she gets set to play her last year at Long Island Lutheran as the Crusaders enter the season as the # 1 ranked high school team in the USA. Syla talks about her recent time with the SWNT and how she feels it has helped prepare her for this upcoming season. Syla tells us about growing up in Sudbury, Ontario, being a gym rat from an early age. Syla talks about being around the game; learning from her Dad Shawn, who of course was a member of the iconic 2000 Sydney Olympics SMNT for Canada Basketball. Syla tells Matty why she chose to attend and play at the University of Michigan next season and what she thinks she can bring to the Wolverines. And you know we get into the Canada Basketball story. Syla tells Matty what it means to her to play in the red and white, learning from the veterans on the SWNT, playing alongside her role model Kia Nurse and what the SWNT players tell her about sacrificing and committing to the Program. Syla tells Matty about her performance in the bronze medal game at the  2023 FIBA  U19 World Cup leading Canada in the win vs France. Syla then gives us her great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Syla Swords for joining us on Canada Hoops !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Kim Smith-Gaucher, the SWNT LEGEND and 3 time Olympian for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Kim sits down with Matty to share her basketball story. Kim tells us how the Womens' 3X3 team for Canada Basketball is training right now, their approach to qualifying for the Paris Olympics and how Kim herself is enjoying her coaching role with the group. Kim takes us back to growing up in Mission, British, Columbia, where he fell in love with basketball. Kim talks about looking up to her sister Michelle and her basketball career and tells us about her first experience with the SWNT. Kim talks about her legendary career at Heritage Park which would cement her as one of the best basketball players out of BC period. Kim tells Matty about her NCAA recruiting experience before she would ultimately choose to attend and play at the University of Utah. Kim had a tremendous career as a Ute and she would become the first woman to have her jersey number retired at Utah. Kim tells Matty about turning pro and how she got drafted into the WNBA. Kim would have a stellar professional career and spoke fondly of her time as a pro hooper, especially playing in France. And you know we get into the Canada Basketball side with Kim. Kim talks about playing for the SWNT, what it meant to her and her family to play for Canada, her Olympic experiences, incredible teammates and National teams. Kim tells us what she enjoys about the current SWNT leading Kim to drop a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us; where she pays respects to some of the all time greats for the Program. Much love to the SWNT ICON Kim Smith-Gaucher for joining us on Canada Hoops Podcast!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Trae Bell-Haynes, TBH, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Trae sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball story thus far. TBH talks about his season with Casademont Zaragoza and what the squad is looking to accomplish this year. Trae tells Matty about growing up in Toronto, Ontario where TBH always loved basketball at an early age. Trae talks about other players he tried to model his game after, playing at Bill Crothers and how he got an offer from the University of Vermont to play Division 1 basketball. Trae reflects on his time as a Catamount and the relationships he built at Vermont. Trae tells Matty about turning pro and what that process was like for him. Trae talks about the CEBL and why it's such a great league and much needed for basketball in Canada.And you know we talk about Canada Basketball with TBH! Trae talks about playing for the SMNT for Canada Basketball at the recent 2020 FIBA World Cup; winning the bronze medal and helping the SMNT qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Trae tells Matty what it means to him to represent Canada with the SMNT for Canada Basketball; especially during the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers to get the SMNT to the FIBA World Cup. Trae talks about the play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks and the leadership of the veterans like Kelly Olynyk, Dwight Powell and Melvin Ejim with the SMNT this summer and let's us in on "Not Bell-Haynes" ! And TBH drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us.Much love to Trae Bell-Haynes for joining us on Canada Hoops!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Blake Murphy, from Rogers Sportsnet and the Raptors Show, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Blake sits down with your boy Matt to tell us how he got started in journalism and broadcasting, helping the legend Carl English write his book Chasing a Dream : The Carl English Story and the recent 2023 FIBA World Cup success for the SMNT for Canada Basketball. Blake and Matty discuss the SMNT as we look ahead to the 2024 Paris Olympics. And Blake drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us. Much love to Blake Murphy for joining us on Canada Hoops!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Michael Bartlett, the CEO and President of Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Mike comes back to sit down with your boy Matty to discuss the 2023 FIBA WORLD CUP which saw the SMNT for Canada Basketball capture the bronze medal and qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. After 24 years, the SMNT will be back at the Olympic Games! Mike takes us behind the scenes at the FIBA WC , shares the impact of the SMNT Head Coach Jordi Fernandez and what is coming up for the Program in the next year. Much love to the Boss Michael Bartlett for always making the time to join us on Canada Hoops!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Paige Crozon, repping Humboldt, Saskatchewan and the Womens' FIBA 3x3 team for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Paige takes some time out of her busy schedule to sit down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Paige talks about the 2023 summer with the Womens FIBA 3x3 team for Canada Basketball. Paige tells us about growing up in Humboldt where she played multiple sports before she really locked into basketball. Paige talks about Humboldt as a community and why young athletes from Humboldt excel in their sports. Paige tells us about playing basketball at Humboldt Collegiate and how she winds up getting a scholarship to the University of Utah. Paige reflects on her time as a Ute and how her time in Utah helped form her into the person and player she is today. Paige talks about her journey as a pro in Germany and the lessons she learned playing professionally. Paige talks about her time with Canada Basketball and what it means to her to play in the red and white. Paige share her thoughts on her FIBA 3x3 journey and what makes the Womens FIBA 3x3 team for Canada Basketball so successful. And Paige gives us a great Top 5 (or 3 ?) of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Paige Crozon for pulling up on Canada Hoops Podcast!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Sami Hill, repping the SWNT for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Sami sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Sami tells us about her upcoming season in Spain with Araski and what her goals are for the season. Sami takes us back to growing up in Toronto and loving basketball at an early age. Sami talks about the game being a family affair and how her Dad, Sam Hill, has been a steady influence for her in basketball. Sami talks about playing at Eastern Commerce and forever being tied to the legendary basketball program at Eastern. Sami tells us about playing a season of prep at Blair Academy and how that helped her make a decision to play at Virginia Tech. Sami talks fondly about her time as Hokie; and how she worked to improve her game every year at VT. Sami tells Matty about turning pro and what she has enjoyed the most about playing the game for a living.And you know we get into Canada Basketball with Sami. Sami talks about what it means to represent the red and white and why she never takes it for granted. Sami reflects on her relationships with her teammates, why they try to always sacrifice and commit to the Program and impact of Head Coach Victor Lapena. And you know Sami drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us. Much love to Sami Hill for joining us on Canada Hoops!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/