Andrew Nicholson, former Orlando Magic and longtime member of the Senior Mens' National Team for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Andrew sits down with your boy Matty to share his career and time in the game of basketball thus far. Andrew tells Matty about growing up in Mississauga and playing at Father Goetz High School; where he started to use basketball as a tool for his education. Andrew talks about his college career at St. Bonaventure University where he has his #44 jersey reti...
Jun 29, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 32
It's the 2nd Annual Canadian Basketball Awards presented by Canada Hoops! Our guy and Canada Basketball Specialist, Scott Witter, pulls up to chat with Matty about this years awards. The fanbase voted, Scott and Matty made their picks: Now it's time to see who everyone chose for the Canadian NBA MVP, Canadian NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved Canadian in the NBA and more. And you know Scott is going to give us his MVP and more for our Canadian players in Europe. Scott and Matty als...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Junior Cadougan, Canadas' Own, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Junior sits down with Matty to share his incredible basketball and life story. A story of true determination, perseverance, tragedy and TRIUMPH! From the storied halls and court of Eastern Commerce, AAU summers with Grassroots Canada, Marquette University and a shot with the Milwaukee Bucks , plus the CEBL, Junior opens his heart to share his basketball ride so far. Junior tells Matty what playing for Canada Basketball means to him and sha...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The Calgary man, Jordan Jensen-Whyte, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Jordan joins Matty to share his basketball story. Jordan talks about loving the game from an early age, looking up to his brother Josh Whyte and playing at Western Canada High in Calgary. Jordan tells Matty about playing for Coach Kevin Hanson at the University of British Columbia and shares memories of playing with Conor Morgan another UBC star. Jordan tells Matty about starting his pro career with the St. Johns Edge alongside the ...
Mar 08, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 29
If you have been listening to or following Canada Hoops you'll know that we love to talk all things CANADA BASKETBALL. Well on this episode we got the The Boss pullin' up! Michael Bartlett, President and CEO of Canada Basketball, joins your boy Matty to talk all things Canada Basketball. Mike shares how his love of sports started, how he and his team are capitalizing on the growth of basketball in Canada and how Canada Basketball is taking the business of basketball in Canada to new heights. Plu...
Feb 04, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Canadas' Basketball Scout and founder of the Monday Morning Scouting Report, Wes Brown, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Wes joins Matty to talk about his basketball story. Wes shares how he developed his love of scouting and how he knew early on he was a great talent evaluator in the game of basketball. Wes shares what he looks for in a player when he scouts for his clients. Wes then gives Matty some great insight on some rising Canadian hoopers. And you know Wes drops a great Top 5 of all time for Ca...
Dec 13, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Jermaine Bucknor, the Edmonton legend, joins us on Canada Hoops! Jermaine sits down with Matty to talk about his outstanding career and recent retirement. Jermaine reflects on his time as a youngster growing up in Edmonton, playing at Ross Sheppard, playing for Alberta Basketball and getting a scholarship to play at the University of Richmond. Jermaine tells Matty about making it as a pro and why Germany is his favourite stop along his career. Jermaine gives us some great reflections on his time...
Nov 10, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Canada Hoops brings you the 2021-2022 Canadian NBA Season Preview ! The homie and Twitter legend, Scott Witter, pulls up to help us break down what the NBA Season might look like for our Canadian players. Scott shares with Matty his thoughts on the upcoming season for Kevin Pangos, RJ Barrett, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and more. We hope you enjoy the basketball season and this episode of Canada Hoops! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcas...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 25
Welcome back to Season 2 of Canada Hoops! The icon and proud Canadian, Dan Shulman, joins us to share his basketball story! Dan tells Matty how his love of the game began and how his legendary sports broadcasting career got started. From Western University, to calling the 1994 FIBA World Championships in Toronto , to TSN, ESPN and Rogers Sportsnet; Dan shares how his career has unfolded. Matty asks Dan what it meant to him to be named the 2011 National Sportscaster of the Year by his peers in th...
Sep 20, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Your boy Matty rides solo as he gives you some reflections on both the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Victoria and Season 1 of Canada Hoops. Much love to you all for your support of Canada Hoops in Season 1. Have a great summer. We hope to see you in Season 2! Matty. 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 22, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 23
The Gunner, Steve Sir, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Steve joins Matty to share his outstanding career and basketball story. Steve tells us about growing up in Edmonton, Alberta and playing at Ross Sheppard High School. Steve reflects on his time representing and breaking scoring records with Alberta Basketball and moving on to play NCAA Division I basketball. While in college Steve tells us what it meant to set the all time 3 point percentage record for a single season, cementing him as one of the ...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 22
It's the Canadian Basketball Awards presented by Canada Hoops! The homie Scott Witter joins us as we break down our choices for this years Canadian NBA MVP, Canadian NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the Most Improved Player from Canada in the NBA and the Best Dressed Canadian Hooper. Scott then breaks down his choices for the award winners for our Canadian Hoopers out of Europe as well. With a clearer picture of who is, who's not and who may be available, Matty and Scott discuss the potential r...
May 26, 2021•49 min
For episode 20 we run it back with a different flavour as Mattys' longtime friend and basketball teammate Robin Urquhart sits down with us! Rob pulls up on Canada Hoops to share his basketball story and connections to Matty. Rob and Matty talk about growing up playing with each other and how basketball will forever be a common bond between them. Robin shares his memories playing at Porter Creek Secondary in Whitehorse, representing the Yukon every summer at National Tournaments and stories of hi...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Aislinn Konig, a certified bucket and rising star, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Aislinn chats with Matty to share her basketball story. Aislinn talks about basketball being a deep family passion, her legendary career at Brookswood Secondary in Langley and shares her thoughts on being regarded as one of the best hoopers period to come out of British Columbia. Aislinn tells Matty a great story about how she chose to attend and play basketball at North Carolina State, her memories playing in college a...
Apr 20, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 19
From way downtown, Brady Heslip, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Regarded as one of the best shooters Canada has ever produced Brady joins Matty to share his incredible basketball career. Brady tells Matty what he's been doing for his new career in the business world and of course Brady takes us through his Baylor University Bears winning the 2021 NCAA National Championships! Brady talks about the game of basketball being a deep connection for his family, takes us through his high school and AAU proce...
Apr 12, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Levon Kendall, a legend in Canadian basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Levon touches on what life is like for him and his family at the moment and then shares his basketball story with Matty. Levon talks about growing up in Kitsilano, being exposed to a lot of interests by his family and being regarded as one of the best hoopers to come out of British Columbia. Levon talks about being a Kitsilano Blue Demon, putting the rest of Canada on notice at the Nike All Canada Camp and moving on to be ...
Apr 05, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Kayon Mayers, founder of The Northway, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Kayon joins Matty to share his journey in the game of basketball. Kayon talks about starting out at Loyola Catholic High School in Mississauga before heading down to Boston to play at Boston Trinity Academy to play prep school basketball. Kayon tells us how he made the move to play USPORTS at Cape Breton University and Kayon and Matty share their thoughts on Canada Basketball and where the game is at in Canada. Kayon tells Canada H...
Mar 26, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Melvin Ejim, one of the true warriors for Canada Basketball, joins Canada Hoops! Melvin sits down to share his journey and career so far with Matty. Melvin talks about basketball being a family affair, making the move to play at a prep school in the U.S. and moving on to be a Cyclone at Iowa State University. Melvin shares with us the grind of trying to make it in the NBA and talks about his outstanding career so far in Europe. Melvin tells Matty how much playing for Canada means to him and why ...
Mar 19, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 15
An icon and mainstay in Canadian basketball, Sherman Hamilton, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Sherm joins Matty to share his incredible career and journey in basketball. Sherm talks about growing up in Malton and being part of the legendary ballers from the area. Sherman shares with us about playing at VCU, being a broadcaster and analyst now covering the Toronto Raptors for NBA TV Canada and Rogers Sportsnet and of course we dive into Sherms' time playing on the National Team for Canada Basketball. ...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Robert Sacre, representing North Vancouver, pulls up on Canada Hoops! One of the realest hoopers you'll ever meet, Rob shares his incredible career with Matty. Sac talks to Canada Hoops about playing high school basketball in British Columbia, playing for Gonzaga University and what it's like to forever be a Bulldog and of course Rob shares his memories of being a Los Angeles Laker. Sac talks about playing alongside the late Kobe Bryant and what it was like to witness Kobes' greatness up close. ...
Feb 22, 2021•50 min
Kalisha Keane pulls up on Canada Hoops from Brooklyn, NY! Kalisha shares her journey in basketball with Matty. Kalisha talks about starting her coaching career, playing out of the NEDA ( National Elite Development Academy) in Hamilton, how basketball is a family affair for the Keane family, moving on to play at Michigan State and becoming one of the best and most decorated lady Spartans ever, playing professionally in Australia with the Melbourne Boomers and of course representing Canada Basketb...
Feb 17, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The Pride of Peterborough, Jesse Young, joins Canada Hoops! Jesse chats with Matty about growing up playing basketball in Peterborough which leads Jesse to being ranked as the #1 player in Canada in his senior season. Jesse talks about playing in the NIKE HOOP SUMMIT and then playing in the NCAA Tournament with George Mason University. Jesse shares his stories of starting his professional career in Spain and of course talks to Matty about playing for Canada Basketball. Jesse Young, a personal fa...
Jan 20, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Kaza Kajami-Keane pulls up on Canada Hoops all the way from France! Kaza shares his journey in basketball with Matty as Kaza talks about playing at Illinois State, moving back to Canada to become a two time National Champion at Carleton University, starting his professional career with the Raptors 905 and playing for Canada at the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Kaza talks about playing for and along side Nick Nurse and Cory Joseph. Much love to Kaza Kajami-Keane for joining Canada Hoops! Hit us up on Twit...
Jan 11, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 10
It's a special holiday episode of Canada Hoops! Matty is joined by his Coach from the Yukon Mr. Tim Brady. Matty and Coach Brady re-connect on the episode and Coach Brady shares his 40 year journey and passion in the game of basketball. Matty chats with Coach about his impact on all the players he has coached and his legacy in the game. What a way to head into 2021 ! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast Email: canadahoopspodcast@gmail...
Jan 04, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Jevohn Shepherd! His name and game speaks for itself. Jevohn joined Matty on Canada Hoops to share his incredible journey in the game. Shep talks to Matty about coming up as a marquee player out of Canada, lacing them up at the University of Michigan, playing over 60 games for Canada Basketball and now moving into the media space as well as becoming the GM for the Ottawa Blackjacks in the CEBL. Much love to JShep for pulling up on Canada Hoops! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrel...
Dec 15, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Michael Grange, arguably the best basketball insider and journalist in Canada, joins Canada Hoops ! Mike and Matty chat about Canadian Hoopers in the NBA, Michaels' own journey in the game, the growth of basketball in Canada and of course Canada Basketball itself. It's time for 3 Point Grange: Canada Hoops style! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast Email: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.com https://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/ https:/...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Calgary native Kyle Landry joins Canada Hoops! Kyle chats with Matty about playing high school basketball in Calgary, playing at Northern Arizona University, playing professionally in Russia and representing Canada Basketball. 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
Dec 02, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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. Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast Email: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.com https://canadahoopspodcast.bu...
Nov 22, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Duane Notice joins Canada Hoops to share his journey in the game. Duane talks to Matty about coming up playing basketball in Toronto, taking the University of South Carolina to the Final Four, representing Canada and his continued rehab and recovery from a tough injury this past summer. It's time to "Take Notice" with Duane Notice! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIreland Hit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcast Email: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.com https://canadahoopspodcast.buzz...
Nov 13, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Brynn Masikewich joins Canada Hoops to share her journey in the game so far. Brynn and Matty chat about Brynn leaving home to pursue her basketball dreams, committing to UCLA and playing for Canada. 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
Nov 03, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
