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A Hoops Journey

A podcast that explores the journey of people whose lives have been shaped by basketball. Hosted by Aaron Mitchell.

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01:55:00

Episode 92 - Joel Anthony

A Hoops Journey ·

2022/07/02

Happy Canada Day to our Canadian listeners! We have a great episode for you today; former Miami Heat center, two-time NBA champ, former Canadian National Team player and currently the General manager of the Montreal Alliance of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL): Joel Anthony. The Montreal-native talks about his long-winded journey to the NBA, from Dawson College, to Florida, to playing with the Big 3 in Miami. An amazing story from an extremely humble, thoughtful person. You do NOT want to

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01:06:02

Episode 91 - Johnny Berhanemeskel

A Hoops Journey ·

2022/06/24

Current professional player for Chorale Roanne Basket in France's top tier and former Ottawa Gee-Gee's player Johnny Berhanemeskel joins us for Episode 91. The man known to some of us as "Johnny Buckets", he sits down with us to chat about his still growing career, starting in Ottawa as youngster. We talk to him about leaving Ottawa as its all-time points leader, the grind to earn trust from coaches, the transition to pro ball, representing Canada at the University Games and much more! Sounds by:

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01:32:30

Episode 90 - J.D. Jackson

A Hoops Journey ·

2022/06/11

The current Head Coach of the French team BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque: J.D. Jackson joins us for Episode 90 of A Hoops Journey. A successful coach overseas but to us in British Columbia and in Canada, J.D. Jackson is so much more than that; a proud UBC Thunderbirds player where he racked up FOUR CIAU (now U SPORT) All-Canadians and two-time CIAU Player of the Year awards with a decorated high school, university, National Team and professional playing career. We chat with him about all things

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01:01:06

Episode 89 - Jevohn Shepherd

A Hoops Journey ·

2022/05/28

We have current CBC Basketball analyst and Ottawa Blackjacks GM Jevohn Shepherd joining us for Episode 89! A longtime member of the Canadian National Team and a proud, former Michigan Wolverine, Jevohn's journey takes him from the T-Dot to all over Europe as professional player. We chat about the difference in NCAA recruiting from back then to now, Jack Armstrong naps, making (and getting cut) from the Canadian Senior National Team, public speaking classes and so much more! Sponsors: Goodlad

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01:16:53

Episode 88 - Deb Huband

A Hoops Journey ·

2022/05/13

Longtime UBC Women's Basketball Head Coach Deb Huband joins us for Episode 88. A graduate of Bishop’s and UBC (Master’s of Science in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology), Huband was a three-time U SPORTS All-Canadian and was inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994, and the Basketball BC Hall of Fame in 2017. Huband is one of the few Canadian basketball players to participate as both a player and coach in the Summer Olympics. One of the finest our country has ever produced,

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01:33:32

Episode 87 - Junior Cadougan

A Hoops Journey ·

2022/04/30

From the Jane and Finch neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario we have Junior Cadougan joining us for Episode 87 of A Hoops Journey. A McDonald's All-American at Christian Life Center Academy (Texas), a 2013 Big East All-Academic Team player, a professional overseas in Europe, longtime Junior and Senior National Team member, and currently playing for the Newfoundland Growlers in the CEBL, Junior has an incredible hoops journey. Dealing with tragedies, adversity, hardships, injuries and so much more,

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01:03:19

Episode 86 - Geoff McKay

A Hoops Journey ·

2022/04/16

For Episode 86 of A Hoops Journey we have Penticton native, University of Victoria Vikes alum and former Junior National Team player Geoff Mckay joining us. Now working in finance but still having a passion for basketball, Geoff sits down with us to talk about his father and being around the game at a young age, his high school experience and a hard decision, Ken Shields and Stan Stewardson and more! Sponsored by: Parkside Brewery and Goodlad Clothing Produced by: Corbin Castres

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01:54:25

Episode 85 - Kris Joseph

A Hoops Journey ·

2022/04/01

We have a great episode coming up for you all. Syracuse Orange alum, former Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets player and proud Montreal native Kris Joseph joins us for Episode 85. We chat with the former Big East 6th man of the year about the hoop scene in Quebec, Kris' upbringing and the hard decision to move to the States as a teen, his dream to play for the Orange and the winding road that led him to the NCAA tournament, the NBA, and a professional career overseas. A great episode with fantastic

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01:18:56

Episode 84 - ”BC Boys Provincial Basketball: 69 years...

A Hoops Journey ·

2022/03/08

One of UBC basketball's all-time great guards, former Tournament Director of the BC Boys Basketball Provincial Tournament and legendary builder of basketball Ken Winslade sits down with us. Recorded in the cozy confines of the Langley Events Center, Ken's upbringing and his entry into basketball, his crossing paths with many legendary names and figures in the history of BC Basketball and how he worked hard enough to become an all-time player. Best upsets, best teams, most fun players to watch - if

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01:10:52

Episode 83 - ”Pink Whistle Campaign” and talking...

A Hoops Journey ·

2022/02/26

We have respected and longtime veteran referee Karn Dhillon joining us on the podcast for Episode 83 of A Hoops Journey. We release this episode a day before the Junior Boys Provincials to bring awareness to the Pink Whistle Campaign - started 13 years ago when Karn's sister Amanjit was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The grassroots program has since grown tremendously, with the officials in the provincial tournament wearing pink whistles. We end off the show with Karn and Aaron sharing stories, best

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01:01:15

Episode 82 - Dave DeAveiro

A Hoops Journey ·

2022/02/19

We have current Ryerson Rams Men's Basketball Head Coach David DeAveiro joining us for Episode 82! The Toronto native recaps a career from Humber College, to the McGill Redbirds and Ottawa Gee-Gees bench boss stints, the Canadian national team and so much more! He talks about the importance of a well-run program, his own personal journey growing as a coach, and other really great stories and experiences for aspiring coaches to listen to. Langara versus Humber, sequencing, sodium intakes, mustaches

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01:15:17

Episode 81 - Tyler Kepkay

A Hoops Journey ·

2022/02/04

We have former Handsworth Royal and considered one of the best ballers to come out of British Columbia: Tyler Kepkay. The former Utah Utes' guard outlines a storied (and on-going) playing career starting on the North Shore of Vancouver. He chats about the old North Shore battles for a single Provincial berth, his recruiting process, and some advice for the younger hoopers listening. He is a veteran member of the Canadian National Basketball Team. He is also a representative for Adidas as one of

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01:04:04

Episode 80 - Theresa Hanson

A Hoops Journey ·

2022/01/21

We have another Hanson on the podcast, and arguably the "best one" - the current Senior Director of Athletics & Recreation at Simon Fraser University, and former Athletic Director at UBC and Langara College: Theresa Hanson. The proud Trail native and former Lewis-Clark State Warrior recaps a long and successful playing and post-playing career and chats about the benefits of being in a small town, moving away from home for the first time, what it takes to be a powerful, confident woman in the sports

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01:06:24

Episode 79 - John Mills

A Hoops Journey ·

2022/01/08

We have proud Vancouver Irish alumnus and former UBC Thunderbird John Mills. A long decorated basketball career both as a player and off the court as part of Canada Basketball and various boards in president, executive director and co-chair positions, we sit down with the former teacher to chat about his past. We chat all things Vancouver College, UBC, Canada Basketball and how to fix Canada Basketball as an institution. A fantastic episode featuring Hawkins' Cheezies, Gordon Thorogood, and so much

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01:17:00

Episode 78 - Kyle Russell

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/12/25

We welcome you back from a brief break with some absolute heat: former Richmond Colt and 2003 Mike Moser Award Winner (Most Outstanding Player in the CIS) Kyle Russell. A small list of his accolades: Canada West Player of the Year, Canada West First-Team All-Star, First Team All-Canadian; an outstanding resumé. Talk about A Hoops Journey - we sit down with the former Thunderbird, Dino, Lumberjack, Snowbadger, Torero - you name it! A wild journey that has roots in the Lower Mainland with some

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01:25:26

Episode 77 - Brendan Graves

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/11/05

We have former Santa Clara Bronco and Junior/Senior National Team Player Brendan Graves joining us for Episode 77 of A Hoops Journey. He was a member of the 1994-95 and 1995-96 Santa Clara teams that made it to the NCAA Tournament first and second rounds, respectively. His team advanced to the 2nd round of the NCAA tournament with a 20-9 record in 1995-96. He graduated Cum Laude in Electrical Engineering and received the WCC Scholar Athlete of the Year Award in 1996. The former Lambrick Park Lion

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Episode 76 - Mike Katz

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/10/29

We have former Humber College and Toronto Blues Men's Basketball Head Coach Mike Katz joining us for Episode 76! Prior to joining the Varsity Blues, Katz led the Humber College men's basketball team for 19 seasons (503-175 overall record). During that time, he led the Hawks to the Final Four every year, winning seven provincial championships and five national titles while also producing seven All-Canadian players. Katz is also a four-time OCAA coach of the year and a three-time CCAA coach of the

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01:26:01

Episode 75 - Sefu Bernard

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/10/22

Episode 75 of A Hoops Journey features current Washington Mystics Director of Player Development: Sefu Bernard. Another wild hoops journey, he sits down with us from the Caymans to talk about his story. The Toronto native talks about his upbringing as an inner city kid, his time playing as Windsor Lancer, his internship in Detroit and how a couple VHS tapes started his path to the WNBA. Prince, Bad Boys Pistons, the rise of Jama Mahlalela and much more on this amazing episode!

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01:07:53

Episode 74 - Alex Devlin

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/10/15

We welcome another Canada Basketball legend - former Burnaby Central Wildcats player and SFU Men's Basketball great Alex Devlin joins us for Episode 74 of A Hoops Journey. The former All-American and NAIA all-star played for Team Canada for four years, helping Canada finish 4th in 1976, and later coached at SFU. We get into the legend of Billy Robinson, Bill Disbrow, shooting mechanics and a lot more stories from this BC and Canada Basketball Hall of Fame inductee!

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06:02

BONUS - Bruce Enns continued with Perrie Scarlett and...

A Hoops Journey ·

2021/10/11

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! With Perrie Scarlett and Gerald Cole's answers on Coach Bruce Enns accidentally missing from his episode, we thought it was right to release their answers as a bonus episode!

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