Canada Hoops Matty Ireland

Coach Scott Morrison, PEI's finest, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Scott sits down with your boy Matty to share his incredible basketball career and story thus far. Scott tells us how his love of basketball began as he watched his Dad embark on a legendary career as well as the Head Coach of the UPEI Panthers. Scott shares memories of being around his Dads' teams and starting his basketball journey at Morrell High School. Scott played at UPEI and became the schools all time leader in assists and 3 point field goals made. Scott also holds the record for all time 3 pointers made for the AUS Conference in USports Mens Basketball.
Scott touches on his brief pro career as a player before his incredible coaching career begins. Scott talks about working for Coach Carolyn Savoy to get his coaching start before he embarks on a coaching path that would see go from Dalhousie University, Lakehead University and then down to the Maine Redclaws of the D-League to start coaching at the professional level. From Maine Scott finds himself on the bench for the BOSTON CELTICS as an assistant coach under Head Coach Brad Stevens.
Scott reflects back on his time with the Celtics and shares some great stories from his time with the green and white.
Scott headed to Perth, Australia to become the Head Coach for the Perth Wildcats in the NBL before coming back to North America to be the Head Coach for the Salt Lake City Stars in the G-League (with the Utah Jazz).
And you know Scott gives us some great conversation and memories thus far from his time with Canada Basketball. Plus, you don't want to miss Scotts' Top 5/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball.
Much love to Coach Scott Morrison for joining us on Canada Hoops Podcast!
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Former SMNT player for Canada Basketball and Brampton man, David Thomas, pulls up on Canada Hoops! David sits down with your boy Matty to share his incredible basketball story. David fills us in on life for he and his family in East Lansing, Michigan, and David then takes us into his time in the game of basketball. Dave tells us about growing up in Brampton, loving soccer at early age before finding basketball. David talks about growing his game at Notre Dame High School, getting exposure and recruitment for NCAA Division 1 basketball; and then ultimately making the decision to attend and play at Michigan State University. David speaks fondly about his time at Michigan State: winning a National Championship alongside some great teammates and playing for legendary Head Coach Tom Izzo. David speaks on what it means to forever be a Spartan as he was the Director of Basketball Operations for 6 years for MSU after he retired.
David talks about turning pro, getting a couple of NBA workouts before he took his game to the NBL in Australia; where he would be a 2 time NBL Champion.
And you know we get into Davids' time with Canada Basketball. Dave tells us about playing for Canada, his friendships with teammates from Canada Basketball, the growth and level of talent in Canada right now: And David gives us his awesome old and new school Top 5/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball.
Much love to one of the OGs' David Thomas for joining us on Canada Hoops!
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DENHAM BROWN, Mr. 111 points in a single game, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Denham sits down with your boy Matty to share his legendary career and place in the game of basketball in Canada. D-Brown talks about his new coaching role at Oakville Prep and then takes us on an incredible ride as he shares how basketball came into his life. Denham talks about playing the game at an early age, looking up to his Aunt (who was a helluva ball player) and embarking on a journey that would find him as the # 1 player in Canada, winning MVP at Nike Nationals, playing in the Jordan Brand Classic, gracing the pages of SLAM Magazine; and of course dropping 111 points in his last game at West Hill.
Denham tells us about his years as a UCONN Huskie as he put on for Toronto and all of Canada. At UCONN Denham would of course become a National Champion, score 1000 points in his NCAA career and D-Brown tells us about his memories of playing for the legendary coach Jim Calhoun.
Denham talks about being drafted into the NBA by the Seattle Supersonics and tells us about the rest of his professional career.
And of course you know we get into the Canada Basketball side with Denham. D-Brown talks about what it meant to play for Canada, his lifelong friendships and relationships with his teammates and more. Denham gives us his Top 5/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball which was incredible to hear as Denham is a player who is gets mentioned by his peers and other Canada Hoops guests as one of the best to ever do it.
Much love to the LEGEND, Mr. 111, Denham Brown for pulling up on Canada Hoops!

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The Canada Basketball CEO and our friend Michael Bartlett comes back to pull up on Canada Hoops! Mike joins us to talk about the highlights the Program enjoyed throughout 2022; and we look ahead to more success in 2023 especially as the SMNT for Canada Basketball gets ready to play in the FIBA WORLD CUP in August. Much love to the BOSS Michael Bartlett for joining us once again on Canada Hoops!
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"K", Kalif Young, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Kalif sits down to share his basketball story with your boy Matty. Kalif talks about loving basketball at an early age, who he admired on the basketball and the love support he had from his family as he started his basketball career. Kalif tells Matty about going from Oakwood to Orangeville where he developed his game to get a scholarship at Providence. Kalif talks about his memories on and off the floor at Providence and what it means to him to be a Friar. Kalif takes us through the start of his pro which has him currently playing in Germany. Kalif also talks about his time in the CEBL and shares why the CEBL is so important.
Kalif talks Canada Basketball with Matty and tells us what it means to him to wear the red and white. Kalif speaks about helping Canada Basketball qualify for the FIBA 2023 World Cup; and you know "K" drops a great Top/Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball.
Much love to Kalif Young for pulling up on Canada Hoops!
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Jordan Baker, Mr. Edmonton, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Jordan sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball career and story thus far. Jordan talks about being around the game from an early age, the influence of his parents and growing his game as he grew up in Edmonton. Jordan shares his memories of playing for George Hoyt at Harry Ainlay and eventually taking his game to the University of Alberta. Jordan shares his best memories of being a Golden Bear and tells Matty what it means to be regarded as the best ever to lace up their sneakers at the UofA.Jordan talks about playing for his hometown Edmonton Stingers, the importance and success of the CEBL and his new role as Head Coach of the Stingers. Jordan shares his memories of playing for Canada Basketball and tells us who he grew close with from his time with the Program. And then Jordan breaks down his Top and Favourite 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to Mr.Jordan Baker for pulling up on Canada Hoops!Canada Hoops is partnered with and presented by Betstamp.Betstamp: Bet. Like a Pro.
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