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Hoop City with Paul Sir

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NBA
Olympics
FIBA 3X3
Toronto Raptors
Canada Basketball
Mongolia
Edmonton
Oklahoma City Thunder
De'aaron Fox
Sacramento Kings
3X3 Basketball
Cleveland Cavaliers
Nikola Jokic
Philadelphia 76ers
ACL Injury
Joel Embiid
NBA Trade Deadline
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Caitlin Clark
Women's Basketball

Hoop City with Paul Sir is your premier stop for all basketball news. Join Paul every week as he interviews the biggest guests in the world of the NBA, WNBA and NCAA.

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In Hour 2 of the program we had our weekly deep dive this week joined by Indiana Pacers and Fever Play-By-Play man Pat Boylan, and we talked about the second apron in the NBA to close out the show.

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On this week's deep dive we were joined by Indiana Pacers play-by-play man Pat Boylan to discuss the pacers start to the season, the outcome of the Fever's season, the NBA second apron and so much more!

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We were joined by Steve Sir to discuss all kinds of FIBA 3x3 headlines, local hoops headlines and more!

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In Hour 1 of the Show we had our 3 from Deep segment, we talked college hoops with NAIT Ooks head coaches Kiera Lyons and Adika Peter-McNeilly and we had an exclusive 1-on-1 with Steve Sir of the FIBA 3x3 basketball league.

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Adika Peter-McNeilly
Head men's basketball coach at NAIT
NAIT
Episode: Hoop City with Paul Sir - November 22nd, 2025 - Hour 1
Kiera Lyons
Head women's basketball coach at NAIT
NAIT
Episode: Hoop City with Paul Sir - November 22nd, 2025 - Hour 1
Michael Bartlett
President and CEO of Canada Basketball
Canada Basketball
Episode: Michael Bartlett - Canada Basketball CEO
Dave Drabiak
Executive Director of the Alberta Basketball Association
Alberta Basketball Association
Episode: Hour 1 - Ben Golliver + NBA Summer League Talk
Xavier Moon
CEBL superstar and pioneer, former NBA player
Edmonton Stingers
Episode: Xavier Moon - Los Angeles Clippers and Edmonton Stingers
David Drabiuk
Executive Director of the Alberta Basketball Association
Alberta Basketball Association
Episode: David Drabiuk - Basketball Alberta
Dave Drabiuk
Executive Director of the Alberta Basketball Association
Alberta Basketball Association
Episode: Hour 1 - David Drabiuk + Hoops City 3x3
Steve Sir
Canada's number one 3X3 player and head coach of the Mongolian women's team
Mongolian National Basketball Federation
Episode: Hour 1 - Steve Sir + NBA Free Agency
Brody Clarke
First inductee into the Edmonton Stingers Ring of Honor and former player at the University of Alberta
Edmonton Stingers
Episode: Hour 2 - Brody Clarke, Ryan Wolstat + KD Trade

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Paul Sir
Host and commentator well-versed in basketball dynamics, insights, and interviews with leading figures in the sport.

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Hour 1 - Marek Klassen and Reihen Knysh
Q: What are your goals as an official?
Reihen aims to referee at the highest level, inspired by successful officials from Edmonton and committed to continuous improvement.
Hour 1 - Marek Klassen and Reihen Knysh
Q: What drew you into officiating at the young age that you're at?
Reihen Knysh began officiating to make some money and have a side hustle since he wasn't the tallest or strongest on the team.
Mike Decourcy - Sporting News
Q: Who would the two players be after Cooper Flag in the draft that you think would have the most impact?
Decourcy mentions Dylan Harper as the first player after Cooper Flagg who will be exceptional at the NBA level, emphasizing that Flagg is the best prospect available.
Mike Decourcy - Sporting News
Q: What would your 30,000 foot opinion be of this NCAA season?
Mike Decourcy believes it's been a fantastic season despite complaints about player movement, reflecting that player movement is common across all sports.
Kacie Bosch - Team Canada 3x3 Olympian
Q: Talk about the experience of qualifying because you guys made it real interesting to get there.
Kacie described the qualifying journey as a "grinder" with ups and downs, mentioning a close loss to Australia and a shocking last-second shot from a Spanish player that led to their final qualification game against Hungary, where they ultimately succeeded in securing their spot at the Olympics.

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The focus lies on the rapidly evolving landscape of basketball, including in-depth discussions on the NBA, WNBA, and NCAA tournaments. Key episodes often feature expert insights and analysis of playoff strategies, intriguing matchups, standout players, and coaching techniques. Regular guests such as sports analysts, play-by-play commentators, and professional athletes contribute by sharing their firsthand experiences, thereby providing listeners with a blend of insider knowledge and engaging storytelling from the world of basketball. This dynamic mix of analysis and personal anecdotes makes it particularly appealing to basketball fans seeking a comprehensive understanding of the sport.

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Recent guests on Hoop City include:

1. Adika Peter-McNeilly
2. Kiera Lyons
3. Michael Bartlett
4. Dave Drabiak
5. Xavier Moon
6. David Drabiuk
7. Dave Drabiuk
8. Steve Sir

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