Steven Marcus and the St. John’s Edge are going for an NBL championship this season, and they’ve got some big help to get there. Associate Head Coach Steven Marcus and the Edge signed Glen Davis this season, and the city of St. John’s had really embraced Davis, and the team. Steven Marcus talks about his coaching career so far, and what it’s li ...…

Coach Jay Triano has no shortage of stories when it comes to Canadian basketball. In his new book Open Look, Triano tells stories like how he became friends with Terry Fox, his passion for sports, helping make early NBA video games, and so much more. On episode 38 of the podcast, Coach Triano talks about his book and some of his story. You can ...…

Khem Birch has learned a lot of patience in his journey to the NBA. Khem Birch declared for the NBA draft in 2014, but went undrafted. But he didn’t give up. After playing in the G-League, and having fire crackers thrown at him while playing in Europe, Khem Birch finally got a shot in the NBA, and he made the most of it. Now he has a contract w ...…

Tamara Tatham made history in August, when it was announced that she would join the G-League Raptors 905 coaching staff. She will be the first Canadian woman to have a coaching gig in a major North American pro men’s league. Tamara Tatham took a few minutes to chat with host Philip Drost about what that means to her, and what she is hoping to l ...…

Time to break down the blockbuster deal between the Toronto Raptors and the San Antonio Spurs. The Raptors sent their franchise star, DeMar DeRozan, to a new home, for disgrunteled Spurs star Kawhi Leonard. But has the trade hurt the Raptors reputation? What can we expect from Kawhi? And what will be the lasting legacy of DeRozan? Raptors play- ...…

David Tyndale always imagined being on the court with the best in the game, but it hasn't been in the way he expected. Tyndale is a personal trainer for some NBA players, university players, and will basically work out with the nearest basketball player. He currently works with Canadian and now Portland Trailblazer Nik Stauskas, as well as play ...…

Michele O'Keefe has announced she will step down from her role as president and CEO of Canada Basketball at the end of June. O'Keefe has been a witness and factor in Canada rising among the ranks as a top basketball nation.

Dillon Brooks quickly outplayed his second round selection in the 2017 NBA Draft, and became a starter on the Memphis Grizzlies. Listen to Dillon Brooks talk about his first year in the NBA, his incredible work ethic, one of the greatest flops of all time, and much more.

If Eric Smith of Sportsnet was betting on the Raptors vs. Cavs series with host Philip Drost's money, he would put it on the Toronto Raptors. But if Smith had to bet with his own cash, well it's hard to bet against LeBron James. Listen as Eric Smith breaks down the matchup.

March Madness may be just underway in the United States, but in Canada, the Madness has already wrapped up. The Calgary Dinos won the men's university national championship, and on the women's side, the Carleton Ravens came away with the win. In this episode, hear Dinos' guard David Kapinga talk about his amazing journey from the Congo, to bein ...…

In episode 30 of Canada's Court, Cory Joseph of the Indiana Pacers joins the podcast. Joseph has spent the more time than any other Canadian playing for the Toronto Raptors and continues to be very committed to the national team. Hear Cory talk about his time in Toronto, being drafted by the Spurs, and getting his car souped-up by Tim Duncan.…

We are half way through the 2017-2018 season, and the Toronto Raptors are 30-13. With just one more west coast road trip to go and the Raptors solidly in 2nd place in the East, there is a lot to be happy about. But there are still a lot of questions. Blake Murphy (The Athletic, Vice Spots, Raptors Republic) joins Philip Drost to talk about some ...…

2017 is coming to an end, so time to do what people do at this time of year, and take a look back at some of the major events and interviews of the year. In this episode, you'll hear excerpts of 5 interviews. If you have a highlight you'd like to share, send it in on twitter @canadascourt, or email it to canadascourtpodcast@gmail.com…

In a special episode of Canada's Court, host Philip Drost takes listeners behind the scenes as the Canadian men's national team begins their FIBA qualifying journey. Canada played its first qualifier game on home soil, and it did so in Halifax. Hear from Joel Anthony, Rowan Barrett, Brady Heslip, and more.…

Former NBA All-star and current Toronto Raptors player development consultant Jamaal Magloire joins the podcast to talk about his career, winning a championship at Kentucky, becoming an All-star and working with the Toronto Raptors. Hear his conversation with Philip Drost courtside at TD Garden on this episode of Canada's Court.…

It's been an interesting journey for PEI's Scott Morrison, from his first university head coaching gig in his early twenties, to doing laundry for an NBA developmental league team, to the assistant coach of the Boston Celtics. Hear about that journey, coaching a historic NBA team, and the events that lead up to and followed Gordon Hayward's sea ...…

Coach Dave Love is a shooting coach with the Orlando Magic. Coach Love has worked with many teams and NBA players. Most notably he's worked with Cleveland Cavalier Tristan Thompson when Thompson switched his shooting hand. Hear him discuss that, the life of a shooting coach, and much more on this episode of Canada's Court.…

Basketball coach and expert John McAloon weighs in on some of the top Canadians to watch, from the NCAA to the NBA. Hear about players such as the Alexander cousins, R.J. Barrett, and one of the best young female players in North America Laeticia Amihere (she is dunking in games at the age of 15). All that and more on this episode of Canada's C ...…

In this episode of Canada's Court, Eric Smith of Sportsnet/Fan 590 joins the podcast to talk about the Toronto Raptors' upcoming season. Eric Smith talks about his time with the team at its training camp in Victoria, the possible rotations, and how the Raptors stack up in the east.

Canada's Court returns after a summer break, and it does so with the podcast's first ever double feature. Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets is the first guest on the show, and he talks about his first season in the NBA. Guest 2 is Chris Boucher, who signed a 2-way contract with the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors.…

Canada struck gold in Cairo at the FIBA U19 men's championship. It makes the first time Canada has won gold in a FIBA or Olympic event. To get there, Canada upset the USA in the semi-finals. Danilo Djuricic joins Canada's Court to talk about what it was like beating the USA, then going on to win gold against Italy.…

Sportsnets' Michael Grange joins Philip Drost to talk about what the Toronto Raptors have done so far in the 2017 off season, and what might happen next. Grange breaks down the signing of Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka, and why the Raptors may need to make a trade going forward.

Don't call it a comeback! Natalie Achonwa talks about being a new person and player after recovering from a torn ACL, playing for the Canadian senior women's team at the age of 16, and why Canadian peanut butter is better than American peanut butter. All that and more on Episode 17 of Canada's Court.…

Big news in the basketball world! Canadian players will have a new Olympic event to show their skills. The Olympics is adding 3x3 basketball to the 2020 Games. But it's not as similar to 5x5 as you might think. In Episode 16 of Canada's Court, Philip Drost talks with one of the best 3x3 players in the world, Michael Linklater from Saskatchewan ...…

In episode 15 of Canada's Court, we here about what it's like to play in Europe from Iowa State standout Melvin Ejim. Listen as he talks with host Philip Drost about learning Italian, playing in Venice, and having to change is mindset when he didn't make the NBA.

Toronto's Duane Notice had never expected to make it to the Final Four, but that's how he ended his college basketball career. Notice and the South Carolina Gamecocks pulled off upset after upset in this year's NCAA basketball tournament. Hear his conversation with Canada's Court host Philip Drost right here.…

It's time for a behind the scenes look at March Madness, brought to you by Kimbal Mackenzie of Bucknell University. Listen to Kimbal Mackenzie discuss with host Philip Drost about what it was like to play in the tournament, the thrill of stepping out onto that court, and the joy he felt when he found out he was playing in Buffalo.…

The master of the free throw line himself, Javon Masters, joins Philip Drost to talk about his career as a UNB Varsity Red. Masters is one of the top university basketball players in Canada, and has led the country in scoring the past three seasons. Hear his conversation with Philip Drost right here on Canada's Court.…

There's a lot going on in the NBA, and with the Toronto Raptors. In fact, it's too much for one person to handle. Bruce Rainnie makes his return to Canada's Court to talk about the past few weeks in the NBA. Hear about Serge Ibaka, DeMarcus Cousins, more trade rumours, and even some chat about the NBA All-Star game.…

Olympian, NCAA champion, and Pan Am Champion. Kia Nurse is one of the brightest Canadian stars going. Listen to her chat with host Philip Drost about the success at Pan Am, the disappointment of the 2016 Olympics, and growing up with a family full of athletes.

Episode 9 features the first Canadian ever taken in the first round of the NBA draft, Leo Rautins. Listen to Leo and host Philip Drost talk about his career, struggling with injuries, and coaching the national team.

As of recording time the Raptors are a quarter of the way through their NBA season, and already there are plenty of questions. Listen to Raptors play-by-play man Matt Devlin and host Philip Drost discuss the Toronto Raptors, what to expect this season, and what on earth is happening with that call against the Sacramento Kings!…

In Episode 7 of Canada's Court, host Philip Drost talks to Tas Melas of NBA TV about the Canadians to keep an eye on during the 2016-2017 NBA season. The two look at five(ish) Canadians that they think could have big seasons.

In Episode 6 of Canada's Court, host Philip Drost talks to Ruth Hamblin of the Dallas Wings. Hear about her journey to the WNBA, her dreams to play at the Olympics, and the creation of the nickname "The Canadian Hammer".

There's a new basketball league in Canada. It's a prep school basketball league called the National Preparatory Association, and it's heading your way this November. Here all about the league from your host Philip Drost, and his conversation with the league's executive director Tariq Sbiet.

In Episode 4 of Canada's Court, host Philip Drost and the CBC's Bruce Rainnie look at the Olympics and how it went for the Canadian women's team. Bruce Rainnie commentated at the Olympics for the CBC. Together they talk about why Canada couldn't score, what happened against France, and what needs to happen next.…

In Episode 3 of Canada's Court, Lizanne Murphy talks about the 2016 Olympics, her recovery from a torn ACL, and what it means to her to be an Olympian.

Nik Stauskas comes on for Episode 2 of Canada's Court. Nik chats with hist Philip Drost about his busy summer with TSN, getting traded after his first season, and his decision to pla for Canada's Olympic qualifying team.

Philip Drost talks with former coach and basketball analyst Jack Armstrong about Canada's loss at the men's FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament, the play of Canada's top players, and what needs to happen for Canada to reach that Olympic level.

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