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.

The Canadian Basketball Show is a sports podcast hosted by Libaan Osman, with 82 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Libaan Osman hosts The Canadian Basketball Show, a sports show with 82 episodes published.

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  Episode #81

  The art of being an NBA trainer with David Tyndale

  Sep 29, 20261h 15m

  Canadian NBA trainer David Tyndale joins the show to take us through the evolution of Dillon Brooks, the craft and life of a top skills trainer, and his thoughts on youth basketball development in the country. We also react to the federal government's historic $76 million investment to build a new national training centre and headquarters for Canadian basketball, and what that will mean. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #80

  Carly Clarke on move to WNBA and illustrious U Sports coaching career

  Sep 22, 20261h 2m

  In this week's episode, Canadian coach Carly Clarke joins the show to discuss her historic move from U Sports to the WNBA, her life as an assistant coach with the Toronto Tempo, and her legendary 14 years at Toronto Metropolitan University. We also discuss the state of women's basketball and the growth of the game in Canada. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #79

  Inside Olivier-Maxence Prosper's rise from Montreal to the NBA

  Sep 15, 20261h 4m

  Memphis Grizzles forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper joins the show for an in-depth conversation about life in the NBA and his journey from Montreal. Prosper takes us behind the scenes of his first NBA season, making an unexpected run to the NBA Finals, and learning from stars like Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić. Prosper also discusses Dončić’s shocking trade from Dallas, the business side of the NBA, his move to Memphis and what he’s looking to prove this season. Link to book "To Drive Their Game, To Drive Their Growth" by author Guylaine Blanchette: https://guylaineblanchette.com Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #78

  Gordie Herbert’s vision and plan as head coach of Canada basketball

  Sep 8, 202637 min

  On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman has an exclusive sit-down interview in Quebec City with Gordie Herbert, the senior men's national team head coach during FIBA World Cup qualifiers. We discuss Herbert's vision ahead of next year's World Cup, building a relationship with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the importance of Zach Edey, and why continuity and commitment is important. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #77

  Canada inches closer to 2027 World Cup qualification

  Sep 1, 202644 min

  On this week’s episode, host Libaan Osman is in Quebec City giving you an inside look at the Canadian senior men’s national team's fourth window in FIBA World Cup qualification. He recaps their comeback win against Argentina, led by Lu Dort and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. He also takes you behind the team’s weekend in Quebec, with the program inches away from officially qualifying for the 2027 World Cup. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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