The Canadian Basketball Show

Canada basketball president and CEO Michael Bartlett talks player commitment letters and answers listener questions

Libaan Osman — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Canada basketball president and CEO Michael Bartlett joins the show ahead of a busy summer for the organization. He takes us inside the senior men's national team, issuing commitment letters for the next Olympic cycle, addresses the senior women's team's failed World Cup bid for the first time since 2002, and answers questions sent in by listeners. At the end of the episode, Bartlett also teases a new special collab.

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Miles Sadler opens up about McDonald’s All-American snub and recruitment to West Virginia

Libaan Osman — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Live in Portland at the Nike Hoop Summit, top Canadian prospect Miles Sadler joins the show and opens up about being snubbed from the McDonald's All-American Game and inside his recruitment to West Virginia. Sadler put together one of the greatest seasons we've ever seen from a Canadian high school player as we go through it all, plus his excitement heading into college as West Virginia's highest rated recruit in program history.

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Victor Raso on prep school success and is the Canadian Elite Basketball League in trouble?

Libaan Osman — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Coming off a high school national championship and winning back-to-back Canadian Elite Basketball League titles, coach Victor Raso joins the show to talk Ridley College's recent success and why he jumped into the prep school scene. Raso also shares his concerns about the CEBL's future with the exit of Mike Morreale and what could go wrong with the league.

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Previewing the All Canadian Games + Harsh realities of prep school basketball

Libaan Osman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman covers the latest news in Canadian basketball and players he's looking forward to watching at the All Canadian Games. Former three-time All Canadian player Keshaun Saunders joins the show to talk about the harsh realities of basketball in Canada for players and what people need to know about prep schools. Then, we end of the episode playing some Canadian basketball trivia with intern Todd.

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

How to fix the U Sports Final 8 tournament

Libaan Osman — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

After calling the U Sports Final 8 tournament, national sports broadcast Arash Madani joins the show to discuss what changes need to be made and the state of university basketball in Canada. We also discuss Canada's senior women's national team failing to qualify for the World Cup and give an outlook on the men's national team.

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Inside Will Riley, Shaedon Sharpe and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's development with UPlay Canada's Dwayne Washington

Libaan Osman — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Dwayne Washington, the founder of UPlay Canada, now considered the largest AAU program in the country, takes us inside the development and journey of the Canadian stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Shaedon Sharpe and Will Riley. The basketball consultant guides us through his philosophy when working with Canada's rising talent and the work ethic needed.

Washginton's consulting service: https://www.askcoachdw.com/

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Jay Triano on life as a coach in the NBA

Libaan Osman — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Longtime Canadian NBA coach Jay Triano joins the show to talk about his 24 years in the league, joining Jason Kidd's staff in Dallas as an assistant coach and the daily grind of the NBA regular season. Triano also shares what it was like becoming the first Canadian NBA head coach with the Toronto Raptors, his stints with Canada basketball and wanting to see more Canadians coaches the way for the next generation of coaches in the country.

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Should the All Canadian Games selection committee be abolished?

Libaan Osman — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman talks about the controversy and uproar over the All Canadian Games selection process, potential solutions to fix the event and the committee. Wes Brown of the Monday Morning Scouting Report and Joe Moussa, a national scout at North Pole Hoops give their thoughts on what needs to change and inside the process in choosing the top 24 players.

Timestamps:

3:14 - Libaan's monologue on the All Canadian Games

22:32 - Wes Brown, Monday Morning Scouting Report interview

59:36 - Joe Moussa, North Pole Hoops interview

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Previewing Canada's roster for second window of World Cup qualifiers

Libaan Osman — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by Oren Weisfeld to preview and breaks down Canadian senior men's national team roster for their second window of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. They chat about their expectations for this window, the lack of point guard and big man depth on the roster and who they're expecting to have a huge role.

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Behind the scenes of Basketball Without Borders with top prospects Paul Osaruyi & Lyris Robinson

Libaan Osman — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Host Libaan Osman sits down with top Canadian prospects Paul Osaruyi and Lyris Robinson in Los Angeles, California after wrapping up competing at Basketball Without Borders at NBA all-star weekend. Osaruyi and Robinson share their journey into basketball, playing on the biggest stages in high school basketball in Arizona and their excitement ahead of suiting up for Canada this summer for the FIBA U-18 AmeriCup.

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Mailbag: Dillon Brooks snubbed from All-Star Game? Bennedict Mathurin trade and more

Libaan Osman — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman answers listener questions on Montreal's Bennedict Mathurin getting traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, Jamal Murray's first NBA All-Star selection, Dillon Brooks' snub and Miles Sadler not making the McDonald's All-American Game. In the second half, he puts one of the new interns Canadian basketball knowledge to the test.

NBA Draft Point's Canadian prospect identification form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV0TnxdpeG8zxuEfIhKyRxyPyZTfeSPDRph0XEBxCLeN5lJA/viewform

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Eric Smith talks new book + greatest Raptors & Canadian players of all-time

Libaan Osman — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Host Libaan Osman is joined by longtime Toronto Raptors play-by-play voice Eric Smith, who talks about his new book "We The Raptors," behind-the-scenes to working broadcast in the NBA and the role of media. In the second half of the show, we pick our top 5 greatest Raptors and Canadian players of all-time. Who makes your top 5 lists? Let us know!

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Phil Dixon on Toronto's basketball culture, being a pioneer and the legacy of Bob Maydo

Libaan Osman — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Host Libaan Osman is joined by one of the greatest Canadians to ever touch a basketball, Phil Dixon. The Toronto native talks what it was like being the top prospect coming out of Canada in the 1980s, how an injury cut short his dreams of playing in the NBA and what legendary high school basketball coach Bob Maydo meant to him and so many others.

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Where the Raptors stand ahead of the NBA trade deadline

Libaan Osman — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

With the NBA trade deadline right around the corner, host Libaan Osman is joined by NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype to discuss the Toronto Raptors interest in NBA stars Ja Morant, Anthony Davis and Domantas Sabonis and the team being in several trade rumours. On the second half of the show, William Lou of Hello & Welcome takes us through the state of the Raptors and lays out what the team should consider at the deadline.

Evaluating Canada's next top prospects

Libaan Osman — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

What are the names expected to take Canadian basketball by storm over the next few years? International freelance scout Alec Kichian of NBA Draft Point joins host Libaan Osman to break down his rankings of Canada's top players and why the next wave of talent might be considered the "Golden Generation."

Social media:
Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow
Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

New Year's Resolutions: Can officiating get better in Canada?

Libaan Osman — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

With the start of the new year, host Libaan Osman gives some of his hopes for 2026 for Canadian basketball and what the year might have in store. From Jamal Murray making his first NBA All-Star Game to asking for a better officiating culture in Canada — these our the wishes for the calendar year as well as big plans for the podcast.

The state of prep school basketball in Canada

Libaan Osman — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

To end off 2025, host Libaan Osman is joined by the commissioner of the National Preparatory Association, Kavishan Pathmanathan, to discuss the state of prep school basketball in Canada. Is the prep school scene booming or is it lagging? We go into it all, plus his time helping build Fort Erie into a powerhouse program and how recruitment is changing for high school players.

What is wrong with U Sports basketball? Can it be fixed?

Libaan Osman — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by Toronto Metropolitan University men's basketball head coach David DeAveiro to discuss the state of U Sports basketball and what the league needs to fix. The longtime coach, who just recently passed over 500 wins, gives his unfiltered thoughts on the lack of resources and how programs across the country are navigating the world of NIL.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod
Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow
TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Mailbag: Canadians dominating in the NBA, college, high school and more

Libaan Osman — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Host Libaan Osman sits down to answer your questions on Canadian basketball and whatever related subjects. From Canadians dominating in the NBA, college basketball and high school standouts — this mailbag episode goes deep covering it all.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Joel Anthony on Miami Heat championships and running the Montreal Alliance

Libaan Osman — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Two-time NBA champion Joel Anthony joins the show this week and shares some of his favourite stories from his run with the Miami Heat and his 10-year NBA career. Anthony also takes us behind-the-scenes to his role as co-owner and general manager of the Montreal Alliance of the CEBL, life as front office executive.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Kyle Wiltjer talks rejoining Canada basketball and near decade pro career

Libaan Osman — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Ahead of the Canadian senior men's national team's game in Toronto, host Libaan Osman is joined by professional basketball player Kyle Wiltjer. The former McDonald's All-American and NCAA champion shares the story behind his return to Canada basketball after a little hiatus, what his role with the program might look like in the future. Wiltjer also shares his journey as a top recruit, playing for Kentucky, Gonzaga and the Houston Rockets to building a long-lasting overseas career now in Italy.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Villanova star Jasmine Bascoe on sophmore season and program's rich culture

Libaan Osman — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by Villanova basketball star Jasmine Bascoe. The Canadian college talent talks about her start to to her stellar sophomore season, busy summer representing Canada on the world stage and the rich history and culture at Villanova.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

The inside life as a strength and conditioning coach in the NBA

Libaan Osman — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

What is like to be a strength and conditioning coach in the NBA for one of the most storied NBA franchises? Ajax's Kevin Wilson give us a behind-the-scenes look into his time with the Los Angeles Lakers and working with some of the greatest athletes in the world and his grind from Canada, to Okahloma City and now giving back to the next generation with the Canadian Basketball Performance Network.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Picking our dream Canadian Olympic roster for LA 2028

Libaan Osman — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Host Libaan Osman is joined by freelance sports writer Oren Weisfeld (recovering from a cold) to go through his new book "The Golden Generation: How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse." We chat about how racism played a role in the national team’s early struggles, why certain stars didn't play for the national team and where the Canadian basketball landscape stands now.

In the second half, they select their dream 2028 L.A. Olympics roster for the Canadian senior men's team.

Timestamp:

2:46 - Dissecting "The Golden Generation: How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse."

48:07 - Selecting our dream Canadian Olympic roster for L.A. 2028

Get your copy of Oren's new book here: https://ecwpress.com/products/golden-generation

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Elijah Mahi talks excitement around Santa Clara and journey from Scarborough

Libaan Osman — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

With the college basketball season upon us, host Libaan Osman is joined by Santa Clara's Elijah Mahi, one of the top Canadians in the NCAA. Mahi talks growing up in Scarborough, grinding through junior college and his offseason work this past summer preparing for a featured role at Santa Clara, with hopes to get the program back to the NCAA tournament.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Who are the top Canadians in college basketball?

Libaan Osman — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

With the NCAA season right around the corner, host Libaan Osman breaks down and previews some of the top Canadians set to headline college basketball this year. He's joined by college basketball analyst and consultant Matthew Winick to go through potential future NBA draft picks, sleepers and players expected to have a big season in the NCAA.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Frank Mitchell's unorthodox path to the NCAA and calling St. Bonaventure home

Libaan Osman — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This week we travel to St. Bonaventure, New York for an exclusive sit-down interview with Canadian Frank Mitchell. The Toronto native has one of the craziest journey's to becoming an NCAA talent, beginning playing basketball about five years ago. He broke records at Humber College and is now one of the top Canadian big man in college basketball set to headline Mark Schmidt and Adrian Wojnarowski's St. Bonaventure's roster.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

The world of an NBA agent with Mike Simonetta

Libaan Osman — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Canadian NBA agent Mike Simonetta joins the show to take us the grind of becoming an agent, the business of the NBA and goes deep inside the NBA draft process. Now five years in the industry, Simonetta has over 20-plus clients in the league and overseas and is coming off a year where two of his players won an NBA championship and another was drafted in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Behind the scenes of college recruitment and Dalmar Ali's inspiring journey to the NCAA

Libaan Osman — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

With college recruitment period heating up, Canadian and NCAA assistant coach Dalmar Ali joins the show to take us behind the scenes of recruiting Canada's top talent. Ali also shares his journey from George Brown College to Florida State as a graduate assistant to Long Island University as an assistant coach under NBA legend Rod Strickland.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Who are the top Canadian high school basketball players?

Libaan Osman — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

With the high school basketball season getting underaway, host Libaan Osman dives deep into some of top young Canadian prospects to keep an eye on from Miles Sadler, Paul Osaruyi, Isaiah Hamilton and more. Wes Brown of the Monday Morning Scouting Report joins the show to give his analysis on players to watch for in the high school class of 2026, 2027 and 2028. Rising prospect Yousaf Ahmed of King Heights Academy also joins the show and takes us through his journey from Moss Park to learning from Canadian NBA players.

Timestamps:

Breaking down Canada's top prospects with Wes Brown - 3:31

Interview with Yousaf Ahmed - 55:41

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

How Shayeann Day-Wilson helped pave the way for women's basketball in Toronto

Libaan Osman — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:35:00 +0000

Coming off a busy summer winning medals with Canada basketball, Toronto's own Shayeann Day-Wilson joins the show to talk about her journey from Falstaff. Day-Wilson is one of the first players to garner massive attention as a young prospect. She takes us through her journey having an AAU team created on her behalf, playing on the big stage of college basketball and now eying becoming a pro.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

Myck Kabongo on becoming a coach, unfair NCAA suspension and illustrious 10-year pro career

Libaan Osman — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

One of the greatest point guards to come out of Canada, Myck Kabongo joins the show this week. Kabongo takes us through what it was like being a top prospect in the early 2010s, the infamous suspension that cost him a chance at being an NBA lottery pick and how he built an impressive 10-year professional career across the globe. The Toronto native also gives his thoughts on NIL and how he's giving back to the game now by coaching and through player development.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Reach out to the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

The origins of prep schools & AAU basketball in Canada with Ro Russell

Libaan Osman — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Grassroots basketball pioneer Ro Russell joins the show to share the origin story of prep schools and AAU basketball in Canada. Russell takes us behind-the-scenes to his work growing the game, coaching NBA champions like Cory Joseph and Tristan Thompson and building his new program at Uchenna Academy.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Ishan Sharma talks freshman season in NCAA and move to Saint Louis

Libaan Osman — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Canadian rising talent Ishan Sharma joins the show and talks about his off-season, freshman college season at Virigina and move to Saint Louis. Sharma was the 2024 Canadian high school player of the year and takes us through his journey from Milton and his underdog journey to the NCAA stage.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Previewing Canada at the FIBA men's AmeriCup

Libaan Osman — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Ahead of the FIBA men's AmeriCup, host Libaan Osman chats with Jonathan Chen of Raptors Republic to break down Canada's senior men's national team roster set to compete in Managua, Nicaragua. They examine Canada's chances in their first major tournament since the Olympics, share insight from training camp and talk about what they'd like to see from the team.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Life as an NBA agent with Klutch Sports' Mike George

Libaan Osman — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Power agent Mike George takes us through the life of an agent in the NBA, representing a dozen of Canada's top talent in the NBA and the behind-the-scenes of the job. George shares his journey growing up in Malton, representing Anthony Bennett, Dillon Brooks, Jamal Murray and company, and joining forces with Klutch Sports Group. He also gives his thoughts on the state of Canadian basketball.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Canadian Avery Howell's ascension from Idaho and move to Washington

Libaan Osman — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Ahead of Globl Jam, host Libaan Osman sits down for an interview with Avery Howell, one of Canada's top college hoopers. Howell shares her journey from Boise, Idaho to becoming a top-ranked prospect. She also shares the behind-the-scenes to her decision to enter the portal and transfer from USC to Washington and her excitement joining the program. Libaan also begins the podcast talking about what he's looking forward to at Globl Jam and shares some FIBA AmeriCup information he's been hearing.

Intro - 0:00 - 8:09

Interview with Avery Howell - 8:19

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

The state of Canada Basketball w/ President & CEO Michael Bartlett

Libaan Osman — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In an exclusive sit-down interview, Canada Basketball President and CEO Michael Bartlett chats with host Libaan Osman about Globl Jam, the upcoming FIBA men's AmeriCup tournament, as he also reveals one Canadian NBA player set to suit up. Bartlett also takes the time to answer questions from listeners on all things Canadian basketball and gives us a thorough breakdown on the state of Canada Basketball.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

How Antwi Atuahene went from pro hooper to successful Canadian entrepreneur

Libaan Osman — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Former professional basketball player turned Canadian entrepreneur Antwi Atuahene joins the show this week. We talk about what it was like being one of the top Canadian hoopers in the early 2000s, being college teammates with NBA star James Harden and the work he's doing in the local basketball community now.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Rising Canadian talent Jordan Charles chats FIBA World Cup experience and Scarborough roots

Libaan Osman — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Scarborough's own Jordan Charles joins the show this week and talks about his stellar run at the FIBA under-19 World Cup, how his college recruitment has been picking up this summer and his journey from the east end of Toronto. Host Libaan Osman also chats about news across Canadian basketball and breaks down his trip covering Canadian talent at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and Nike EYBL Peach Jam in Augusta.

Timestamp:

0:13 - Libaan covers Canadian basketball news, trip to NBA Summer League and Peach Jam

13:33 - 1-on-1 interview with Jordan Charles

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Jahmyl Telfort talks journey from Montreal to the NBA

Libaan Osman — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Live at NBA Summer League, host Libaan Osman is joined by Montreal's own Jahmyl Telfort, who just recently signed a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. At an undisclosed hotel in Vegas, they sit down and chat about his journey to the NBA, stellar college basketball career at Butler and Montreal roots. Libaan also shares what it's been like covering Summer League and following the Canadian talent.

Timestamp:

0:15: - Libaan chats Summer League experience

8:18: - 1-on-1 interview Jahmyl Telfort

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Marlo Davis on coaching at the FIBA World Cup and building powerhouse Crestwood

Libaan Osman — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Before heading out for the FIBA U-19 World Cup, head coach Marlo Davis stops by to breakdown the star-studded Canada basketball roster he's set to coach with hopes of making history. Marlo also details his journey as a coach, building the powerhouse basketball program at Crestwood and developing some of the best women's basketball players we've seen come out of Canada.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Previewing Canada's FIBA U19 World Cup roster with Tristan Beckford & Efeosa Oliogu

Libaan Osman — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Host Libaan Osman recaps his week at the NBA Draft covering newest Washington Wizards guard Will Riley. We break down Canada's FIBA U19 roster in depth with interviews with top Canadian prospects Tristan Beckford and Efeosa Oliogu before the team left for the tournament.

Timestamp:

14:16 - Interview with Tristan Beckford

32:08 - Interview with Efeosa Oliogu

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

What should the Raptors do in the 2025 NBA Draft?

Libaan Osman — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:10:00 +0000

On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman chats with draft consultant James Barlowe on what the Toronto Raptors might do with the ninth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and rank some of the prospects in their range. They also dive deep into the three Canadians in the draft from Will Riley, Ryan Nembhard and Jahmyl Telfort and their potential roles in the NBA.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Syla Swords and Yvonne Ejim on college basketball, WNBA and Canada basketball

Libaan Osman — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Ahead of the FIBA AmeriCup, Canadian basketball stars Syla Swords and Yvonne Ejim join host Libaan Osman to talk about new changes within the senior women's national team. Swords takes us through becoming the youngest player to represent Canada at an Olympic Games and her stellar freshman season at Michigan. Ejim details her five record-breaking years at Gonzaga and being drafted by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA Draft.

Timestamp:

6:37 - Syla Swords interview

41:03 - Yvonne Ejim interview

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

The journey and grind of Canadian big man Charles Bediako

Libaan Osman — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Canadian big man Charles Bediako joins the show to talk about his basketball career. Bediako takes us through his journey becoming a top recruited prospect out of Canada, playing college basketball at Alabama with the likes of Brandon Miller, going undrafted in 2023 and grinding his way through the G League. He also shares his hopes of representing Canada at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Breaking down Canada's FIBA U16 men's AmeriCup roster

Libaan Osman — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Ahead of the FIBA U16 men's AmeriCup tournament in Mexico, host Libaan Osman breaks down Canada's roster and previews one of the most hyped young Canadian players with scout Wes Brown. Libaan also sat down with head coach Chris Cheng and top Canadian prospect Isaiah Hamilton to get insight from Canada's weeklong training camp before they travelled for the tournament.

Timestamp:

3:52 - Breaking down Canada's FIBA U16 roster with Wes Brown

39:04 - Interview with FIBA U16 head coach Chris Cheng

52:12 - Interview with Isaiah Hamilton

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

What's wrong with grassroots basketball in Canada?

Libaan Osman — Tue, 27 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman sits down with Canadian basketball skills coach and trainer Filip Musić to disscuss the good, the bad and the ugly of grassroots basketball in Canada. They discuss the positives and negatives of AAU basketball and how the prep school scene has evolved.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Send us an email with what topics to discuss: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

1-on-1 with Ryan Nembhard: From Aurora to the 2025 NBA Draft

Libaan Osman — Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, host Libaan Osman sits down for an exclusive interview with Canadian point guard Ryan Nembhard at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago to go through his basketball journey. Nembhard talks about growing up in Aurora, going to school at Montverde, breaking records in the NCAA at Gonzaga and what his current NBA pre-draft process has been like. Libaan also talks about what it was like witnessing the NBA Draft Lottery in-person, the Raptors ending up with the 9th pick and following top Canadian prospect Will Riley.

Timestamp:

1:13: Behind the scenes at the NBA Draft Lottery

12:23: Interview with Ryan Nembhard at the NBA Draft Combine

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Inside Steve Baur's vision for Canada basketball and the hire of Nell Fortner

Libaan Osman — Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman chats with Steve Baur, the recently appointed General Manager and Vice-President of Women’s High Performance for Canada Basketball. Baur gives us a behind the scenes look at the hiring process for the new head of senior women's national team, how Nell Fortner became their top candidate and his vision for the program going forward with eyes on the 2028 Olympics.

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Rising Canadian prospect Miles Sadler shares basketball journey + Gordie Herbert named head coach of Canada Basketball

Libaan Osman — Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman sits down with rising Canadian basketball prospect Miles Sadler to talk about his journey to becoming one of the top players in North America. We also recap the first session of the Nike EYBL in Arizona watching several Canadian talent and the recent announcement of Gordie Herbert being named the head of senior men's national team.

Timestamp:

2:14 - Gordie Herbert named new head coach of Canada basketball

6:35 - Behind the scenes of the Nike EYBL in Arizona

16:43 - Interview with top Canadian prospect Miles Sadler

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

What's next for the Toronto Raptors + Ranking the top 7 Canadian NBA players with William Lou

Libaan Osman — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

The Toronto Raptors season has come to a close and host Libaan Osman is joined by William Lou, host of the Hello and Welcome podcast, to talk about what it was like covering the Raptors this past season, expectations for next year and the infamous hot mic incident and the aftermath from it. In the second half the show, Libaan and Will give their rankings of the top 7 Canadian NBA players with some surprise players making the list.

Timestamp:

1:25: What it was like covering the Raptors 2024-25 season and expectations for next year

8:40: Players the Raptors should look at in the 2025 NBA Draft

15:28: Hot mic incident involving Raptors media

35:08: Ranking the top 7 Canadian NBA players

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Hakeem Olajuwon's sons highlight Canada Basketball camp + How a Canadian basketball program made history

Libaan Osman — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On this week's epsiode, host Libaan Osman goes through the camp invite list for Canada basketball's under-16 and under-19 men's teams ahead of the FIBA AmeriCup and World Cup this summer. He breaks down the story of how Hakeem Olajuwon's sons became part of the program and their unqiue relation to Canada. Royal Crown women's basketball coach Lee Anna Osei then joins the show to talk about how her program became the first Canadian team to win the Grind Session and the evolving changes on the grassroot level.

Timestamp:

0:00 - Intro + Details on Canada Basketball Easter camp

1:57 - Breaking down Canada's under-16 invite list

7:23 - A look at Canada's under-19 invite list and info on Hakeem Olajuwon's son joining camp

19:48 - Interview with Royal Crown women's head coach Lee Anna Osei

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Live In Portland: Following Canada's top basketball prospects at the Nike Hoop Summit

Libaan Osman — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Live in Portland, Oregon host Libaan Osman reports from the annual Nike Hoop Summit and sits down with a few of the top Canadian prospects playing for the World Team ahead of the big game. Canada's Deniya Prawl, Agot Makeer and Nyadieng Yiech share their basketball journeys, how excited they are to begin their college careers and go in depth about representing Canada on the world stage. Libaan also shares what he's heard about Toronto's Xaivian Lee entering the NCAA transfer portal and gives exclusive detail on Kitchener's Will Riley declaring for the NBA Draft.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Background on Nike Hoop Summit

2:56 - Xaivian Lee enters NCAA transfer portal

6:26 - Will Riley declares for NBA Draft

11:08 - Interview with Deniya Prawl

33:59 - Interview with Agot Makeer

56:10 - Interview with Nyadieng Yiech

Social media:

Twitter: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCauX7Hmlw3_9sFq3TzJjyLA

Who should be the next head coach of Canada Basketball?

Libaan Osman — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

On this week’s episode, host Libaan Osman chats with Canadian basketball writer Oren Weisfeld to discuss the current search for the new head coach of the senior men's national team. We discuss Jordi Fernández's tenure with Canada basketball, his decision to step down and the behind-the-scenes fallout from the quarterfinals loss at the 2024 Paris Olympics. We also dive deep into the leading candidates for the vacant job, their fit and the future of the program.

Timestamp:

0:00 - Jordi Fernández's tenure with Canada basketball

27:42 - Top candidates in the search for the new head coach of senior men's team

Social Media:

Twitter/X: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Behind the scenes of the All Canadian Games

Libaan Osman — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Libaan Osman chats with top Canadian basketball scout Wes Brown to break down the annual All Canadian Games, which features Canada's brightest high school basketball stars from across the country. We go behind-the-scenes on the selection process, what names you should know ahead of the big game and dive deep into how the committe selects the top 24 players and chat about whether politics play a factor.

Timestamp:

0:00 - Background on the All Canadian Games

8:05 - Interview with Wes Brown on All Canadian Games selection process

Social Media:

Twitter/X: @TheCBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

Kyshawn George shares journey to the NBA and rookie season in Washington

Libaan Osman — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Libaan Osman sits down with Swiss-Canadian and Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George as he talks about his rookie season in the NBA and his basketball journey from Switzerland, France, Miami and hearing his named called as a first round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Libaan also gives a rundown on what type of coverage you can expect on The Canadian Basketball Show.

Timestamp:

0:00 - Intro to The Canadian Basketball Show

6:18 - Interview with Kyshawn George

Social media:

Twitter/X: @THECBSPod

Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow

TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow

The Canadian Basketball Show

Libaan Osman — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Your newest go-to spot for the latest news, stories and analysis on Canadian basketball.

Tune in once a week every Tuesday for exclusive interviews with players, coaches and insiders to get behind the scenes access into the Canadian basketball scene.

Hosted by Libaan Osman, this podcast will cover top Canadian prospects, Canadians making a name for themselves in college basketball and follow the brightest stars in the NBA and WNBA as well as the national team.