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The Canadian Basketball Show

Your go-to spot for the latest news, stories and analysis on Canadian basketball. Tune in every Tuesday for exclusive interviews and behind the scenes coverage on basketball in Canada. Hosted by Libaan Osman.

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00:56:00

What should the Raptors do in the 2025 NBA Draft?

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/06/24

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: @TheCBSPodInstagram: @thecanadianbasketballshowTikTok:

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01:20:51

Syla Swords and Yvonne Ejim on college basketball,...

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/06/17

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

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01:20:51

Syla Swords and Yvonne Ejim on college basketball,...

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/06/17

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

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01:02:54

The journey and grind of Canadian big man Charles...

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/06/10

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:

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01:02:54

The journey and grind of Canadian big man Charles...

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/06/10

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:

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01:03:21

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

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/06/02

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

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01:03:21

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

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/06/02

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

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00:51:02

What's wrong with grassroots basketball in Canada?

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/05/27

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: @TheCBSPodInstagram: @thecanadianbasketballshowTikTok:

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00:51:02

What's wrong with grassroots basketball in Canada?

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/05/27

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: @TheCBSPodInstagram: @thecanadianbasketballshowTikTok:

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00:39:33

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

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/05/20

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

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00:39:33

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

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/05/20

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

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01:02:30

Inside Steve Baur's vision for Canada basketball and...

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/05/13

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: @TheCBSPodInstagram:

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01:02:30

Inside Steve Baur's vision for Canada basketball and...

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/05/13

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: @TheCBSPodInstagram:

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00:56:17

Rising Canadian prospect Miles Sadler shares...

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/05/06

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 -

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00:56:17

Rising Canadian prospect Miles Sadler shares...

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/05/06

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 -

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01:15:11

What's next for the Toronto Raptors + Ranking the top...

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/04/29

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

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01:15:11

What's next for the Toronto Raptors + Ranking the top...

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/04/29

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

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01:06:26

Hakeem Olajuwon's sons highlight Canada Basketball...

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/04/22

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

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01:06:26

Hakeem Olajuwon's sons highlight Canada Basketball...

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/04/22

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

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01:17:42

Live In Portland: Following Canada's top basketball...

The Canadian Basketball Show ·

2025/04/15

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

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