Our guy Jonathan Chen, writer for the Raptors Republic and Canada Basketball specialist, pulls up on Canada Hoops to chat about Gordie Herbert being named the Head Coach of the SMNT for Canada Basketball. Matty and Chen also talk some Canadian NBA storylines as the 2nd round of the 2025 NBA playoffs are underway. SGA, NAW, Nemby and more..... Thanks for the listen ! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast Email: canadahoopspodcast@gmail....
May 07, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 92
Niyah Becker, representing Winnipeg, Manitoba, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Niyah sits down with us to share her basketball story thus far. Niyah talks about wrapping up her 2nd season as pro in Spain and being back home in The Peg to rest and get ready to train again for the summer and her next season professionally. Niyah tells us about her goals ahead of the next season before she shares how basketball came into her life. The game is a family affair for the Beckers' and Niyah confirms to us tha...
Apr 29, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Tara Wallack, Washington State Cougar and Canada Basketball GLOBL Jam player, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Tara sits down with us to share her basketball story thus far. Fresh off of finishing her Senior season at WSU TW reflects on her time in Pullman. Tara talks about her memories as a Cougar and why WSU will always be home. Tara tells us about growing up in Surrey, British Columbia, where she started loving basketball and playing with her brothers. TW shares how competitive it was playing again...
Apr 02, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Courtnay Pilyapitis, Canada Basketball SWNT Alumni and 2012 Olympian, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Courtnay sits down with us to share her basketball story. Courtnay tells us about another season winding down as an Assistant Coach for the Fresno State Bulldogs and how the recruiting work has already started for the Program. Courtnay talks about how her coaching journey began and how she felt she would likely coach after her playing career ended. Courtnay gives us her NCCA Tournament winner before ...
Mar 23, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Karl Tilleman, 2 time Olympian with the SMNT for Canada Basketball and University of Calgary Dinos Legend, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! King Karl sits down with us to share his basketball story. Karl tells us about retirement yet he still keeps a close eye on Canada Basketball and his beloved Dinos Mens Basketball. Karl talks about moving from Utah to Calgary at a young age and how he became immersed in the basketball community in the city and the province. Till tells us about his days at Winston ...
Mar 06, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Kadre Gray, Laurentian Legend and Canada Basketball SMNT Veteran, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Kadre sit down with us to share his basketball story thus far. Kadre tells us about his season this year in Romania and how he and his team are optimistic for the playoff run. Kadre talks about growing up in Toronto and loving basketball from an early age. KG shares how he played multiple sports and who he looked up to in basketball. Kadre shares how he made his way to Laurentian University where he woul...
Feb 22, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 87
James DePoe, SMNT Team Manager for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! If you know Canada Basketball you have surely heard the name James DePoe. James sits down with us to share his basketball story and takes us deep into Canada Basketball. James tells us about balancing his roles at both Humber College and Canada Basketball and how he is excited to get back with the SMNT for the FIBA AmeriCup Qualifier next month. James tells us about his sports background and how he eventually got st...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Josh Lewenberg, the Raptors Reporter for TSN, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Josh sits down with us to talk the Toronto Raptors, his career in broadcasting and journalism, early memories watching the Raptors at the SkyDome and Canada Basketball. Josh talks the SMNT for Canada Basketball and why he thinks the Program is in really good shape. And Josh gives us a great Top 5 for Canadian players to interview and interact with. Much love to JLew, Josh Lewenberg, for joining us on Canada Hoops Podcast ! ...
Jan 17, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 85
David Turcotte, SMNT Alumni and 1988 Olympian, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Dave sits down with us to share his basketball story. Dave touches on his life post playing career and tells us about growing up in Sudbury, Ontario where he started to learn and love basketball. Dave talks about the Sudbury basketball scene and the many influences that helped shape his basketball journey; especially the Canada Basketball legend Eli Pasquale. Dave tells us how he makes his way to play at Colorado State thr...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Philip Jevtovic, Director of High Performance, Analytics and Strategy for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Phil graciously sits down with us to share his basketball story. Phil talks about the recent SMNT Qualifiers in Saskatoon for the FIBA AmeriCup and how the SMNT looks heading into the February Qualifiers. Phil tells us about his work with the Junior Academy and how he loves to work with the age groups for the Program; helping the athletes move along towards the SMNT. Phil tells...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Kyle Alexander, 2023 SMNT Canada Basketball FIBA World Cup Bronze Medalist, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Kyle sits down with us to share his basketball story thus far. Kyle tells us about his season with Turk Telekom Ankara in Turkey and how he is approaching his game this year. Kyle tells us about life off the court in Turkey and how he is embracing the Turkish culture. Kyle takes us back to growing up in Milton, Ontario, playing other sports before basketball started to really take shape for him...
Dec 07, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 82
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 th...
Nov 20, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 81
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 a...
Oct 25, 2024•51 min
Shawn Swords and Savannah Swords pull up on Canada Hoops ! The father and daughter combo sit down with us to share their basketball story thus far. Shawn and Savvy let us know what is keeping them busy right now as their seasons start to get underway for the Long Island Nets and the LuHi Crusaders for Shawn and Savvy respectively. Shawn attempts to settle the debate for us as to who is the best basketball player in the Swords family before he takes us back to the start of his basketball journey....
Oct 15, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Dwight Walton, Canada Basketball SMNT Alumni and 1988 Olympian, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Dwight helps us kick off the 2024/25 season as he sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball story. Dwight remains fully connected to the game more than ever and lets us know what is keeping him busy in basketball right now. Dwight reflects on his time in the game at all stages of his life and career; starting from his childhood in Montreal, Quebec. Dwight tells us about basketball coming into h...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Shelley Swords pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Shelley sits down with your boy Matty to share a bit of her Canadian basketball story and to tell us what leading an impactful family for Canada Basketball looks like. Shelley lets us in on what the Swords family is up to as everyone approaches their basketball season. Shelley tells us about the 2024 Paris Olympic experience for the Swords family and how Syla is approaching her freshmen season at the University of Michigan. Shelley shares with us how bas...
Aug 20, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 77
The 2024 Paris Olympics journey for the SMNT for Canada Basketball comes to an end as Canada loses to France 82-73 in the quarterfinals. Tough end to the tournament for the SMNT. But you know us here on Canada Hoops: It's Canada Basketball forever. Thanks for your support ! Please continue to download and share us. Check out our YouTube channel as well. Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast Email: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.com https://c...
Aug 06, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 76
2024 Paris Olympics: SMNT Canada Basketball defeats Australia 93-83. The homie Scott Witter, X.com Canada Basketball Insider, pulls up to discuss the game for Canada as Canada moves to 2-0 in the group with a chance to move to 3-0 on Friday vs Spain. What a time to be alive ! Canada Basketball forever ! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast Email: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.com https://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ https://www.youtu...
Jul 30, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 75
It's a combo episode with our friend Alex Adams as we give you postgame thoughts from the SMNT Canada Basketball game vs USA Basketball from Las Vegas, Nevada. We re-cap the game and the week it was from Vegas. Canada Basketball forever ! Tap in ! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast Email: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.com https://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast...
Jul 13, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 74
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 a...
May 06, 2024•30 min•Ep. 73
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 ...
Apr 26, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 72
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, ...
Apr 21, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 71
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 t...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 9 min
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 wit...
Apr 03, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 69
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 f...
Mar 13, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 68
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 Basketb...
Feb 12, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 67
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 gym...
Feb 06, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 66
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 ...
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 65
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...
Jan 26, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 64
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,...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 63
