Ep 64: Emily Potter

Canada Hoops

Emily Potter, the Winnipeg Queen, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Emily sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Emily talks about her stellar season so far with the Perth Lynx and what her approach and mindset has been this season. Emily tells us about growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba and how basketball is a family affair. Emily lets us know why she is a proud Manitoban and how the “Emily Potter” basketball court became a reality in Winnipeg. Emily talks about her time at Glenlawn Collegiate and the impact her Head Coach Brian Kornberger made on her and so many other players. Emily tells us how she narrowed down her college recruiting and why she ultimately chose to attend and play basketball at the University of Utah. Emily talks about her time as a Ute with fondness and references many other Canadians that have played at Utah as well; and their guidance and support in helping her. Emily shares with us her thoughts on the college basketball landscape with the respect to the NIL opportunities as well. Emily talks about growing pro, her training camp opportunity with the Seattle Storm in the WNBA and her career overseas. Emily tells us about the places she has played and why her current team and situation in Perth is likely her favourite so far. And you know we talk Canada Basketball with Emily! Emily tells us what playing for Canada means to her, the support of her family and some of her close teammates from the SWNT. Emily talks about playing for Head Coach Victor Lapena and his basketball genius. And you know Emily drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us. Much love to Emily Potter for joining us on Canada Hoops!

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