Canada Hoops

Our friend Jonathan Chen, the Canada Basketball specialist, pulls up to discuss the upcoming FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers for the SMNT for Canada Basketball in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We break down the roster, who we think is important for these games and the SMNT moving forward. Jonathan discusses the coaching approach for Head Coach Nathaniel Mitchell and we talk about why this window and the FIBA AmeriCup are important as Canada Basketball looks ahead to the next FIBA World Cup and ultimately the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. We also talk about the Canadian NBA story lines thus far in the first month of the 2024-2025 NBA Season. Zach Edey has been impressive to start his NBA career. The Canadians have been putting in the work in the NBA to start the season and we touch on the play of Shadeon Sharpe, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and more. Much love to Jonathan Chen for joining us on Canada Hoops !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Bobby Allen, the certified bucket, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Bobby sits down with us to share his basketball story. Bobby tells Matty about the Bobby Allen Skills Academy and how he loves to share and teach the game with the players in his Program. Bobby reflects on his legendary game coming out of Malton and at Morningstar. Bobby shares how he was playing with the SMNT for Canada Basketball in high school competing against the likes of Leo Rautins, Jay Triano and Eli Pasquale. Bobby tells us about his JUCO and NCAA career before he took his game pro. And you know we get into the Canada Basketball story. Bobby shares why Steve Nash is such a great dude on and off the court and Bobby reflects on his friendships and relationships with his teammates from Canada Basketball . Then Bobby gives us his incredible Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to the bucket Bobby Allen for joining us on Canada Hoops! Stay positive everyone! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Shawn Swords and Savannah Swords pull up on Canada Hoops ! The father and daughter combo sit down with us to share their basketball story thus far. Shawn and Savvy let us know what is keeping them busy right now as their seasons start to get underway for the Long Island Nets and the LuHi Crusaders for Shawn and Savvy respectively. Shawn attempts to settle the debate for us as to who is the best basketball player in the Swords family before he takes us back to the start of his basketball journey. Shawn loved to play the game as he tried to spend time with his siblings. Shawn tells us how he wound up playing at Laurentian University where he started an impressive career as a player and eventually becoming the Head Coach at Laurentian as well. Savvy lets us know about her goals this year at LuHi, tells us why she likes Breanna Stewart a lot and also hints at the fact she has some schools in mind already when it comes time to make a decision about playing at the next level.  Shawn tells us about his best memories at Laurentian before he takes us through his pro journey; with stops all throughout Europe. Shawn lets us know how his coaching career began and why he has his eyes on getting to an NBA bench at some point.And you know we get into the Canada Basketball story with Shawn and Savannah. Shawn talks about his time with the iconic 2000 Sydney Olympics SMNT and why that group remains a special team to this day. Shawn talks about seeing both  Savvy and Syla Swords playing for Canada Basketball; especially seeing Syla play at the 2024 Paris Olympics for Canada Basketball. Savvy tells us why she loves to play for Canada and how much she loved her time with the program this past summer at the 2024 U17 WC. Shawn talks about the impact of Steve Nash and Jay Triano; before both he and Savvy give us a great Top/Fav 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Big shoutout to the entire Swords family !Much love to Shawn Swords and Savannah Swords for joining us on Canada Hoops !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Dwight Walton,  Canada Basketball SMNT Alumni and 1988 Olympian, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Dwight helps us kick off the 2024/25 season as he sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball story. Dwight remains fully connected to the game more than ever and lets us know what is keeping him busy in basketball right now. Dwight reflects on his time in the game at all stages of his life and career; starting from his childhood in Montreal, Quebec. Dwight tells us about basketball coming into his life, his time at Dawson College and getting his first opportunity and moment with the SMNT for Canada Basketball. Dwight talks about his time at Siena College and Florida Tech in the NCAA and how his pro career started. Dwight tells us about his 10 year tenure with Canada Basketball and how much he loved his teammates, coaches and everyone involved with the Program. As Dwight dives more into Canada Basketball he tells us how he knew Steve Nash would be an incredible player and one of the all time greats. The names of players and coaches for Canada Basketball  Dwight references throughout the conversation are truly incredible and inspiring. And Dwight gives us some incredible names for his Top and Favorite 5 for Canada Basketball. It was a true privledge to sit down with Dwight and hear him speak on his knowledge and time in the game and with Canada Basketball in particular.Much love to Dwight Walton for joining us on Canada Hoops !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Shelley Swords pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Shelley sits down with your boy Matty to share a bit of her Canadian basketball story and to tell us what leading an impactful family for Canada Basketball looks like. Shelley lets us in on what the Swords family is up to as everyone approaches their basketball season. Shelley tells us about the 2024 Paris Olympic experience for the Swords family and how Syla is approaching her freshmen season at the University of Michigan. Shelley shares with us how basketball started for her and how she found herself playing at Laurentian University. Shelley tells us about watching and supporting Shawn and the rest of the 2000 Sydney Olympic team and why that group remains special today. The Swords family made the move from Sudbury to Long Island, NY, for everyone to pursue basketball even further and Shelley tells us how that move and decision unfolded.  Shelley describes what playing for Canada Basketball means to her family and why it's something they cherish. And you know Shelley gives us a great Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball ! It's usually a family and community affair for athletes to succeed; especially with Canada Basketball. Shelley Swords gives us insight on what that looks like for her family and we are truly grateful Shelley joined us ! Much love to the Swords family !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

The 2024 Paris Olympics journey for the SMNT for Canada Basketball comes to an end as Canada loses to France 82-73 in the quarterfinals. Tough end to the tournament for the SMNT. But you know us here on Canada Hoops: It's Canada Basketball forever. Thanks for your support ! Please continue to download and share us. Check out our YouTube channel as well. Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

2024 Paris Olympics: SMNT Canada Basketball defeats Australia 93-83. The homie Scott Witter, X.com Canada Basketball Insider, pulls up to discuss the game for Canada as Canada moves to 2-0 in the group with a chance to move to 3-0 on Friday vs Spain.What a time to be alive ! Canada Basketball forever !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

It's a combo episode with our friend Alex Adams as we give you postgame thoughts from the SMNT Canada Basketball game vs USA Basketball from Las Vegas, Nevada. We re-cap the game and the week it was from Vegas. Canada Basketball forever ! Tap in !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Avery Howell, representing Boise, Idaho pulls up on Canada Hoops! Avery sits down with us to share her basketball story . Avery’s Canadian roots are in Salmo, British Columbia, where her Mom was born and raised. Avery tells us about her training right now as she prepares for a potential summer with Canada Basketball and her up coming season at the University of Southern California. Avery talks about how basketball got started for her and why she really likes to watch Caitlin Clark. Avery talks about her recent participation in the Nike Hoop Summit and the prestigious McDonald’s All American game. Avery tells us about her recruiting process and how she made her decision to play at USC and become a Trojan. Avery has not yet represented Canada Basketball but gave us some insight into what playing for the Program will mean to her and her family when the opportunity comes. Avery talks about the relationships she has formed with some other Canadian players already and is excited to play in the red and white with everyone. And we get a unique Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball from Avery as well! Avery Howell is a player to watch for Canada Basketball in the future; and we appreciate her joining us on Canada Hoops! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Miranda Ayim, SWNT Alumni and 3 time Olympian, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Miranda sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story. Miranda tells us about her career following her basketball career and what keeps her busy. Miranda talks about growing up in London, Ontario, playing a variety of sports; and learning basketball from her family. Miranda tells us about being a Saunders Sabre and eventually taking her education and game to Pepperdine University and becoming a Wave. Miranda had an outstanding career at Pepperdine; culminating in her recent induction into the Pepperdine Hall of Fame. Miranda gives her thoughts on the NCAA landscape right now with the NIL and transfer portal factors.Miranda takes her game pro which included time in Turkey, an opportunity with the Tulsa Shock in the WNBA and then playing several seasons in France; with Miranda telling us what makes the French League a great place to play for professional womens' basketball.And you know we dive into Canada Basketball with Miranda! Miranda tells us what playing for Canada meant to her; being a 3 time Olympian and having the honour of being named the Flag Bearer for Canada at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Miranda talks about the growth of the SWNT for Canada Basketball; how excited she is to see the SWNT continue to rise and cherished memories with the long and legendary list of teammates she had. Miranda then gives us a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Miranda Ayim for joining us on Canada Hoops !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Jackson Rowe, the hustler, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Jackson sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball story thus far. Jackson is back home in Toronto after a strong, successful season with the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA G League. Jackson tells us his plans for the offseason as he gets ready to train for his upcoming season as he returns to Santa Cruz to crack open his spot in the NBA. JR takes us back to when he was growing up in Toronto as he learned the game from his Mother, the legend Phil Dixon and others. Jackson talks about his idols in basketball as he was a young man; which included the Toronto native and icon Jamaal Magloire. Jackson takes his game to Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah, to test his skills against the best competition. While at Wasatch Jackson starts to get more recruitment for NCAA Division 1 basketball; eventually committing to Cal State Fullerton. As a Titan Jackson makes an impact and elevated his game to eventually turn pro. JR starts his pro journey seeing stops in France, Sweden and Germany. Jackson played in the CEBL with the Ottawa Blackjacks and JR talks about the importance of the CEBL for Canadian basketball players and community. And you know we talk Canada Basketball with Jackson. JR talks about what playing for Canada means to him and his family; some of his closest teammates and friends and who he’d love to suit up with for Canada Basketball. Jackson then drops his legendary Top 5 Canadian players on us. Much love to Jackson Rowe for joining us on Canada Hoops ! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Allison McNeill, former Head Coach of the SWNT for Canada Basketball and one of the all time great coaches in Canadian basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Allison sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story. Allison lets us know what she has been doing since retirement; although she is still connected to the game and tells us that in some way basketball will always be a part of her life. Allison talks about the state and impact of womens' basketball right now and how she knew this time would come. Allison takes us back to growing up in Princeton and Salmon Arm, BC, working for her family business at a young age while learning and loving basketball. Allison moves from Princeton to Salmon Arm to play the game and meets her lifelong friend; the legendary Bev Smith. Allison talks about her time as a Jewel before she heads to Laurentian University to become a Voyageur. Allison won two National Championships at Laurentian before moving to the University of Oregon to re-unite with Bev Smith. After her time as a Duck Allison starts her pro career before she ends up as the Head Coach at Simon Fraser University. After a successful 13 year tenure at SFU Allison heads back to Oregon again to join Bev as the associate Head Coach for the Ducks.In 2002 Allison is named the Head Coach of the SWNT for Canada Basketball. Allison would lead the SWNT for 10 years ; taking the Program from 22nd to 8th in the world rankings. Allisons' time as the Head Coach of the SWNT culminated with qualifying for and competing in the 2012 London Olympics. Allison gives us great insight on Canada Basketball during her tenure and shares her thoughts on the Program now and where the SWNT can potentially go on the world stage. And you know Allison drops a historic Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us. It was a privilege to sit down with Allison and hear her stories. Much love to Allison McNeill for joining us on Canada Hoops!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Oren Weisfeld, your Canada Basketball, NBA , WNBA and NCAA journalist, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Orens sits down with your boy Matty to talk all things Canadian basketball. Oren talks about the 2024 NCAA Tournament and the impact of Zach Edey and Aaliyah Edwards as they lead their respective teams into the Final Four. Oren tells us about his book that is set to release in the Fall of 2025; which is a historical record and timeline of the Senior Mens National Team for Canada Basketball, along with impactful Canadian basketball moments. Oren and Matty breakdown the SWNT and SMNT for Canada Basketball as they head to the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer; and talk about some roster makeups for both teams for the Program. And Oren drops a great Favourite 5 of all time on us for Canada Basketball. Much love to Oren Weisfeld for joining us on Canada Hoops! Be sure to support Oren and check out his work at sportsnet.caHit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Jade Belmore, the Regina Queen, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Jade sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Jade tells us about winding down her season at the University of Regina where she was just named the Canada West Player of the Year. Jade talks about her team, her season and how motivated she is to get the Cougars to Nationals to win a Championship. Jade takes us back to her younger days growing up in Regina, Saskatchewan and how basketball started to take shape for her. Jade was motivated to compete and improve as she looked to prove herself as the best player in the province. Jade talks fondly of her time at Martin Leboldus and the relationships she formed as a Golden Sun. Jade tells us how about her recruitment as she looked to play at the next level and why she ultimately chose to stay at home to represent her city and play at the University of Regina. Jade  talks about her career thus far as a Cougar and what motivates her to excel. Jade played for Canada Basketball in the summer of 2023 as she represented the Program with the 2023 GLOBL JAM Team. Jade talks about what playing in the red and white has meant to her and why she is driven to play for Canada Basketball in the future. And Jade drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us ! Much love to Jade Belmore for joining us on Canada Hoops! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

The SWNT for Canada Basketball qualifies for the 2024 Paris Olympics! It's an emergency episode with Alex Adams as we discuss the SWNT making it to Paris under some crazy, exciting and fortunate circumstances. The SWNT is headed to their 4th straight Olympic games. Many of the players on the SWNT have joined us on Canada Hoops and we are incredibly happy for this group as they continue to commit and sacrifice for their country and Canada Basketball as a Program. It's going to be a Canada Basketball summer in 2024. Believe that ! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Jasmine Bascoe, the young dawg and 2023 U19 FIBA World Cup Bronze medalist, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Jasmine sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Jasmine tells us how she is preparing and training right now at Kings Christian as she winds down her high school/prep career. Jazz talks about feeling ready to start her career at Villanova this fall when she becomes a Wildcat. Jasmine tells Matty how basketball got started for her as she always found herself in a gymnasium while her family was either coaching or playing. Jazz tells us about her recruiting process and how she narrowed her choice down to Villanova. Jasmine talks about playing for Canada Basketball and what it has meant to her and the rest of her family. Jasmine talks about playing at the 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup, playing for Head Coach Carly Clarke and how Jazz and the rest of the players in the age group will be key pieces for Canada Basketball for years to come. Jasmine talks about training and competing with the SWNT, how her time with the SWNT has developed her game, learning from some of her idols and seeing what it takes to play at that high, professional level. Jasmine speaks about playing for SWNT Head Coach Victor Lapena and how she is locked in on the upcoming Olympic Qualification tournament in Hungary for the SWNT. And you know Jasmine drops a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball on us! Jasmine is an articulate, hard working and thoughtful young woman with a bright future: It was a pleasure to have Jazz Bascoe join on us Canada Hoops! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Denise Dignard, the General Manager / Executive Vice-President of Women's High Performance for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Denise sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Denise tells us how basketball took shape for her growing up in Port Cartier, Quebec and ultimately following her dream to play for the National Team and playing professionally in France. Denise talks about how she landed her job with Canada Basketball in 1998 when the Program only consisted of 4 employees at the time. Denise speaks on how Canada Basketball has grown and developed throughout her time with the Program and the strategies she implemented to help launch the SWNT for Canada Basketball onto the world stage. Denise speaks on the rising talent in Canada in the women's program, the commitment and sacrifice demonstrated by the SWNT players and how she identified Victor Lapena as the next Head Coach of the SWNT for Canada Basketball. Denise talks about the upcoming Olympic Qualification tournament for the SWNT in Hungary, planning ahead for the summer with the Paris Olympics in mind and what representing Canada Basketball has meant to her personally throughout her career. And Denise couldn't give us just a Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball; she drops a ton of iconic and legendary names on us that she feels should be mentioned and honored. This was an incredible conversation with an incredible guest and person and we were privileged and thankful to have Denise Dignard join us on Canada Hoops! Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

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!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Michelle Plouffe, the #1 Womens FIBA 3X3 player, 2 time Olympian and SWNT Alumni for Canada Basketball, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Michelle sits down with your boy Matty to share her basketball story thus far. Michelle tells us how she is doing as she goes through her rehab and training after suffering an ACL injury right at the end of the FIBA 3X3 season; letting us know that she will be ready to go for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics! Michelle tells Matty about growing up in Edmonton, Alberta, playing basketball alongside her twin sister Katherine, another Canada Hoops guest. Michelle talks about her role model and older sister Andrea who helped show Michelle what playing basketball at a high level looked like right from within the Plouffe family. Michelle tells Matty about her time at Harry Ainlay High School, NEDA and starting to get recruitment to play NCAA Division 1 basketball. Michelle talks about her decision to attend the University of Utah; where she would have a tremendous career as a Ute. Michelle shares her memories from her time at Utah and why her time with the SWNT during her career at Utah really helped elevate her game and perspective. Michelle talks about going pro, getting drafted into the WNBA by the Seattle Storm and her camp experience in Seattle before heading overseas. Michelle started playing pro in France before finishing in Greece; and shares a wild story from her time in Greece!With a long career with Canada Basketball on the SWNT, 2 Olympics and now the success of the FIBA 3X3 team Michelle tells us what playing for Canada has meant to her throughout her career. Michelle talks about why the 3X3 group is special and continues to win, being at the Olympics (especially with Katherine) and some favourite teammates along the way. And Michelle gives us a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. This is a great conversation with a great person. Much love to Michelle Plouffe for comin' in hot and joining us on Canada Hoops !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

Our friend Alex Adams pulls up on Canada Hoops! Alex sits down with your boy Matty to talk about the SMNT for Canada Basketball. Alex lets us know how he started to cover and write about sports and his eventual journey going to the 2023 FIBA WORLD CUP in Jakarta, Indonesia,  to cover the SMNT historic run. Alex gives us his favourite moments from the tournament, touches on new friendships and relationships and tells us how surreal it was to soak in the SMNT success at the FIBA WC. Alex and Matty discuss the SMNT roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics: who might be a needed addition, will the Program try to stick to the Core 14 and the WC roster; and we answer some questions asked by Scott Witter, Jonathan Chen and others. And since it's the 1st time Alex joined us we make him give us his Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. And it's a good one! Much love to our friend Alex Adams for joining us on Canada Hoops!Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast