A thought on Jamal Murray and others when it comes to committing to the SMNT for Canada Basketball: Many of the players from Canada, especially NBA Players, receive recognition, love and notoriety for simply being Canadian in the NBA. It's an identifier for them that separates them from other players, especially Americans. "Oh Jamal Murray, he's Canadian". "You know he's Canadian right?" They are highlighted back here in Canada and are shown love when they return to play the Raptors. It's unique to them as they forge their careers and reap benefits from it along their career. And they have earned it; don't get me wrong. I think that fans really just want some players to show a bit more love back to a fanbase, Nation and Program that continually shows them love throughout their career . Relevant? You decide. 🇨🇦🏀

The week before the same show ( TSN based) had Rowan Barrett on the show and it was quite good as well. Rowan talked about Canada Basketball in the current cycle. youtube.com/watch?v=JpBx_0WX…

I've never listened to the this show, but I enjoyed the banter as Michael Bartlett discusses Canada Basketball. - Mike says they expect to have 5-6 exhibition games in preparation for Qatar 2027 and are in early negotiations with Australia about what sounds like an exhibition tour Down Under. - Canada is a top draw with all it's NBA players for these type of friendlies and teams are willing to pay big bucks to host 🇨🇦. -the women's team will have a camp in Montreal this summer as well as the Exhibition game against UCLA in Victoria in preparation for the August Olympic Qualifying tournament. -Argentina is the likely opponent for Canada in the August Quebec City game ( the Argies lost at home to Uruguay by 17 and subsequently have a steep hill to climb) youtube.com/watch?v=WMaKKJL0…

Melvin Ejim 🇨🇦🏀 and Hiopos Lleida extend their partnership until 2028. @CanadaHoopsPod

Thomas Kennedy 🇨🇦🏀 has signed with the London Lions for the 2026-2027 season. @CanadaHoopsPod

U18 Women for Canada Basketball 🇨🇦🏀fall 90-72 to the USA in the FIBA AMERICUP Final. Canada gets the silver medal. Brooke McLeod led Canada with 15 PTS. @CanadaHoopsPod

Fought until the final whistle. Congratulations to our U18 Women’s AmeriCup silver medalists! 🥈🍁 — Jusqu’au coup de sifflet final. Félicitations à nos médaillées d’argent de l’AmeriCup U18 féminin! 🥈🍁 #U18Women

Canada Basketball 🇨🇦🏀 needs an official support club the way Canada Soccer has The Voyageurs. Just sayin'.....

U18 Women for Canada Basketball are finals bound at the U18 FIBA AMERICAS after defeating Argentina. Savannah Swords @SavvySwords 🇨🇦🏀 led Canada with 15 PTS. Canada will likely play the USA in the Finals. @CanadaHoopsPod

CoJo ! 🇨🇦🏀

Bridget Carleton vs. Dallas Wings (13/6/26) 20 PTS | 6/10 3PT (CAREER-HIGH) | 4 REB | 1 AST | 1 STL

I hate this for Kelly Olynyk 🇨🇦🏀. Knicks deserve this though.

The San Antonio Spurs just completed the biggest choke job in the history of professional sports championship series.

Let's just be honest: Victor Wembanyama is a dirty player.

Are they not delusional period?

No relation. And my late Father was Miles Ireland. So obviously I am rooting for the kid Myles Ireland. 🇨🇦🏀

Aight #CANMNT ⚽️ got me a bit juiced too.

Besiktas is rumoured to be joining the EuroLeague next season. Would be Morgan's first season in Europe's top league, where he will continue to be a key rotational piece for Besiktas. Morgan has been quietly one of the better Canadians overseas the last 2 seasons.

Bridget Carleton vs. Las Vegas Aces (11/6/26) 13 PTS | 1 REB | 1 AST

Seeing SGA 🇨🇦🏀 and other SMNT players show love for the U18 squad is so cool man. Mad respect for the vets recognizing the young bucks. @CanBball @CanadaHoopsPod