The Canadian Basketball Show

Behind the scenes of NBA Summer League

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  [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow] Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Canada dominates FIBA World Cup qualifiers with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and NBA talent

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  [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow] Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Biggest takeaways from Canada basketball training camp. Why no RJ Barrett?

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  [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow] Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Canada's FIBA U17 World Cup preview: Kenyon St. Louis, Isaiah Hamilton and Liam Mitakaro

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  [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow] Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Andrew Nicholson's unconventional path to the NBA and long-lasting career in Asia

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/ [https://44hoops.org/] Social media:  Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow  [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow] Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com