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Your go-to spot for the latest news, stories and analysis on Canadian basketball. Tune in every Tuesday for exclusive interviews and behind the scenes coverage on basketball in Canada. Hosted by Libaan Osman.
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Memphis Grizzles forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper joins the show for an in-depth conversation about life in the NBA and his journey from Montreal. Prosper takes us behind the scenes of his first NBA season, making an unexpected run to the NBA Finals, and learning from stars like Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić. Prosper also discusses Dončić’s shocking trade from Dallas, the business side of the NBA, his move to Memphis and what he’s looking to prove this season. Link to book "To Drive Their Game, To Drive Their Growth" by author Guylaine Blanchette: https://guylaineblanchette.com Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman has an exclusive sit-down interview in Quebec City with Gordie Herbert, the senior men's national team head coach during FIBA World Cup qualifiers. We discuss Herbert's vision ahead of next year's World Cup, building a relationship with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the importance of Zach Edey, and why continuity and commitment is important. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week’s episode, host Libaan Osman is in Quebec City giving you an inside look at the Canadian senior men’s national team's fourth window in FIBA World Cup qualification. He recaps their comeback win against Argentina, led by Lu Dort and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. He also takes you behind the team’s weekend in Quebec, with the program inches away from officially qualifying for the 2027 World Cup. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
As the summer comes to a close, host Libaan Osman is joined by scouts Alec Kichian of NBA Draftpoint and Joe Moussa of North Pole Hoops to discuss which Canadian prospect had the best summer and elevated their stock. Was it Liam Mitakaro? Deng Ngor? Javion Tyndale? We dive deep into names that left an impression and had college and NBA personnel buzzing. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by longtime Canadian FIBA official Jayson Stiell to discuss the state of officiating in Canada and his journey to becoming one of the few certified FIBA referees from Canada. We delve deep into the life of an official, the misconceptions and what needs to change. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Scarborough's Nicholas Lewis has created a local professional basketball league with some of the most legendary names from the city's basketball scene. Lewis joins the show to take us inside the birth of the Real Toronto Basketball League, its plans to allow Canadian hoopers to play at home, and why this league is so necessary. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week's episode, CEBL founder and owner of the Niagara River Lions Richard Petko joins the show. Petko takes us behind the scenes to the business of basketball in Canada, how he started the CEBL almost nine years ago and what's next for the league in its eight season. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week's episode, legendary Canadian basketball coach Roy Rana joins the show to discuss his remarkable coaching journey—from Eastern Commerce and U Sports to the NBA and now Japan. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from leading Canada to its first-ever FIBA gold medal, why his time with the national team ended, and coaching at the prestigious Nike Hoop Summit. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Host Libaan Osman is joined by Javion Tyndale in Augusta, Georgia, at Nike EYBL's Peach Jam tournament as he shares how his life and recruitment have changed since leading Canada to a historic gold medal at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup. Tyndale is one of the fastest rising prospects in ESPN's class of 2027 and talks about how he's dealing with all the newfound attention. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman answers listener questions for a mailbag episode from NBA Summer League. We discuss the Kawhi Leonard trade, players impressing at the Nike EYBL session and behind the scenes stories in Vegas. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Inside the TD Coliseum, host Libaan Osman recaps the Canadian senior men's national team going undefeated in the first round of FIBA World Cup qualifiers with guest Jonathan Chen of Raptors Republic. We discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance and brilliance, Gordie Herbert's first window as coach, and questions still surrounding Canada's big man problem, and more. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman takes you behind the scenes to Day 1 of Canada basketball's senior men's national team training camp for FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The reason RJ Barrett isn't in camp, along with other notable missing players. Also, a look into how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker set the tone. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ahead of the FIBA U17 World Cup in Turkey, host Libaan Osman previews Canada's roster and what to monitor in this tournament with international freelance scout Alec Kichian from NBA Draft Point. We also sit down with Kenyon St. Louis, Isaiah Hamilton and Liam Mitakaro to learn more about them as players, the latest on their college recruitment and what to expect from Canada's team. Timestamps: Preview of the roster and tournament with Alec Kichian: 3:40 to 45:44 Interview with Kenyon St. Louis: 45:54 to 1:00:41 Interview with Isaiah Hamilton: 1:00:51 to 1:17:49 Interview with Liam Mitakaro: 1:17:59 to 1:32:40 Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by Mississauga's own Andrew Nicholson as we talk through his journey from St. Bonaventure University to a first round pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. We discuss his legendary run in college basketball, his five seasons in the NBA, and his successful career overseas. Nicholson also shares his commitment to the community and why opportunity is so important for the next generation. Get involved with Nicholson's non-profit and community initiatives, 44 Hoops: https://44hoops.org/ Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
After Canada's triumphant win over USA Basketball for gold at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup, host Libaan Osman discuss and recap the historic victory with North Pole Hoops' Joe Moussa. Canadian prospect Lyris Robinson also joins us after winning gold in Mexico and takes us behind the scenes to the atmosphere and how the team got it done. We also discuss what this win means for Canadian basketball. Timestamps: Libaan and Joe talk Canada's historic win: 0:49 to 13:35 Lyris Robinson joins the show after winning gold in Mexico: 13:45 to 25:28 Libaan and Joe discuss what Canada's gold medal win means: 25:37 to 50:34 Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Canada Basketball revealed its 23-player athlete pool for the senior men's national team ahead of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers this summer. Host Libaan Osman is joined by William Lou, the host and creator of Hello and Welcome, as well as freelance writer Oren Weisfeld, to discuss the roster and the notable absence of Jamal Murray, Andrew Wiggins and Shaedon Sharpe. We also take you inside the introductory press conference for new coach Gordie Herbert and the program’s big-man issue. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ahead of the FIBA U18 men's AmeriCup, host Libaan Osman previews the roster and what to expect with Joe Moussa, a national scout at North Pole Hoops. We also sit down with Maxime Meyer (Duke commit), Javion Tyndale (playing at Montverde) and Deng Ngor (Fort Erie) at training camp to learn more about their journeys and what to expect from them and the team in this tournament. Timestamps: Preview of roster with Joe Moussa from 1:53 to 40:15 Interview with Maxime Meyer: 40:25 to 54:46 Interview with Javion Tyndale: 54:56 to 1:11:55 Interview with Deng Ngor: 1:12:04 to 1:32:40 Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by top Canadian college basketball player Jovan Milicevic as he takes us through his journey, leaving home at a young age to pursue his basketball dreams, to now being one of the top forwards in the NCAA's Big East conference at Xavier. After a huge leap in his sophomore season, Milicevic gives us a peek into his off-season work, what it's like living in the world of NIL and the transfer portal as a player, and his Serbian roots. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman answers listener's questions sent in for our mailbag. We discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP season, which Canadian NBA player has the highest ceiling and Gordie Herbert being rumoured for a head coaching job in the Australian NBL league. Link to donate to the non-profit Brandon Clarke supported: https://arise2read.networkforgood.com/projects/196217-general-campaign%20 Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by WNBA reporter Savanna Hamilton to go behind-the-scenes to training camp of the Toronto Tempo and their historic WNBA debut. We share untold stories from camp, our expectations on the expansion team in its first year and what this all means for women's basketball in Canada. Send in your questions for our mailbag episode next week! Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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