Keesa K talks growth of HoopQueens and Canadian women’s basketball landscape

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

REACTION: Canada takes down USA to win gold at FIBA U18 AmeriCup

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

Canada basketball reveals 23-player pool for World Cup qualifiers. Why no Jamal Murray or Andrew Wiggins?

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

Previewing Canada's FIBA U18 team with Maxime Meyer, Javion Tyndale and Deng Ngor

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