The Canadian Basketball Show

On this week's episode, top Canadian prospect Paul Osaruyi joins the show and takes us behind the scenes of his recruitment from some of the top NCAA basketball programs. We talk about his visits to Kentucky, Mississippi State and Kansas, when he might make his big decision, his NBA comparisons and more. Social media: 
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Who are the top Canadians in college basketball this season? Host Libaan Osman chats with college basketball analyst Matthew Winick about freshman Miles Sadler, Xaivian Lee returning to Gonzaga for a fifth season, and the season's biggest storylines. In the second half of the show, we rank our top 10 Canadians in the NCAA. Social media: 
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow  Contact the show: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode, host Libaan Osman goes solo to answer listener questions about Canadian basketball. From top prospects and RJ Barrett's future with the Raptors to Zach Edey's health and prep schools paying student-athletes, we dive deep into pressing issues in Canadian basketball and the current dialogue. Chris Smalling Girls Basketball Tournament details: https://csgirlstournament.com/ Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod
 Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
 TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow  Contact the show: [email protected] 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 previews the Toronto Raptors season with podcaster William Lou of Hello & Welcome. We discuss whether Kawhi Leonard can lead Toronto to a championship, the latest in RJ Barrett's contract extension talks and what a successful season looks like for the Raptors. In the second half, we select what our 12-man roster would look like for Canada's senior men's national team at the 2027 FIBA World Cup in Qatar. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow  Contact the show: [email protected] 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 Tariq Sbiet, founder and CEO of North Pole Hoops, to discuss the origins and growth of NPH, the division and ongoing tensions among key stakeholders in Canadian basketball, and what greater collaboration could look like. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow  Contact the show: [email protected] 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 chats in depth about the state of women's basketball with longtime champion Kareem Griffin. We talk about his upcoming event Shoot 4 a Cure, one of the premier high school women’s basketball showcase in Canada as well as where some of the top prep schools rank with the season underway. Link to donate to Shoot 4 a Cure: https://supportthepmcf.ca/ui/Shoot4aCure Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow  Contact the show: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Canadian NBA trainer David Tyndale joins the show to take us through the evolution of Dillon Brooks, the craft and life of a top skills trainer, and his thoughts on youth basketball development in the country. We also react to the federal government's historic $76 million investment to build a new national training centre and headquarters for Canadian basketball, and what that will mean. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow  Contact the show: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode, Canadian coach Carly Clarke joins the show to discuss her historic move from U Sports to the WNBA, her life as an assistant coach with the Toronto Tempo, and her legendary 14 years at Toronto Metropolitan University. We also discuss the state of women's basketball and the growth of the game in Canada. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow  Contact the show: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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: [email protected] 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.