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The Canadian Basketball Show

Libaan Osman
Canadian Basketball
Canada Basketball
NBA
Basketball
Toronto Raptors
NBA Draft
Canada
NCAA
Ryan Nembhard
Global Jam
Olympics
Will Riley
WNBA
Kyshawn George
Toronto
Canadian National Team
FIBA
Miles Sadler
Washington Wizards
College Basketball

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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Latest Episodes

Top Canadian prospect Yousaf Ahmad joins the show this week to detail his journey from an unknown player to taking high school basketball by storm this year and his recent commitment to Josh Schertz and Saint Louis. In the second half of the show, we... more

Canada basketball president and CEO Michael Bartlett joins the show ahead of a busy summer for the organization. He takes us inside the senior men's national team, issuing commitment letters for the next Olympic cycle, addresses the senior women's te... more

Live in Portland at the Nike Hoop Summit, top Canadian prospect Miles Sadler joins the show and opens up about being snubbed from the McDonald's All-American Game and inside his recruitment to West Virginia. Sadler put together one of the greatest se... more

Coming off a high school national championship and winning back-to-back Canadian Elite Basketball League titles, coach Victor Raso joins the show to talk Ridley College's recent success and why he jumped into the prep school scene. Raso also shares h... more

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Recent Guests

Victor Raso
Coach, Ridley College prep basketball program director
Ridley College
Episode: Victor Raso on prep school success and is the Canadian Elite Basketball League in trouble?
Keshaun Saunders
Three-time All-Canadian, former NCAA player in Canada Basketball system
Canada Basketball system / NCAA
Episode: Previewing the All Canadian Games + Harsh realities of prep school basketball
Arash Madani
National sports broadcaster who covered U-sports Final Eight and international events
National sports broadcasting
Episode: How to fix the U Sports Final 8 tournament
Dwayne Washington
Founder of UPlay Canada, basketball development coach
UPlay Canada
Episode: Inside Will Riley, Shaedon Sharpe and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's development with UPlay Canada's Dwayne Washington
Jay Triano
Former NBA head coach, Canadian basketball pioneer
Dallas Mavericks (assistant coach)
Episode: Jay Triano on life as a coach in the NBA
Joe Moussa
National scout at North Pole Hoops
North Pole Hoops
Episode: Should the All Canadian Games selection committee be abolished?
Oren Weisfeld
Respected basketball author and journalist, author of The Golden Generation
Episode: Previewing Canada's roster for second window of World Cup qualifiers
Lyris Robinson
Top Canadian prospect, Bella Vista (class of 2027)
Bella Vista High School / Canadian basketball prospect
Episode: Behind the scenes of Basketball Without Borders with top prospects Paul Osaruyi & Lyris Robinson
Paul Osaruyi
Top prospect, class of 2027, Scarborough, Ontario
Scarborough / Class of 2027
Episode: Behind the scenes of Basketball Without Borders with top prospects Paul Osaruyi & Lyris Robinson

Host

Libaan Osman
Host with deep coverage of Canadian basketball, interviews players, coaches and insiders.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Inside Canada’s Basketball Scene

    A well-rounded podcast that explores every level of basketball in Canada. What I like most is how Libaan blends storytelling with analysis. He brings on players, coaches, scouts, and people working behind the scenes to give listeners a full picture of the Canadian basketball landscape.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Artan R
    Canada5 months ago
  • Canadian Basketball Show

    Great show for fans of basketball in Canada at all levels - from NBA to NCAA to High School - great guests and great host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bballfollower
    Canada6 months ago
  • Great basketball Pod

    Love the pod, great conversations! Libaan does a great job at bringing the personalities out of the guests which makes for a great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zach46789
    Canada7 months ago
  • Love the show

    Very informative great podcast keep it up 👍🏾

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eli10983
    Canada8 months ago
  • Listen to this podcast!

    Great show. Love the conversation on Canadian basketball. Shoutout Libaan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Weupthescore
    Canada8 months ago

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Audience appreciates the depth on Canadian basketball across levels.
Great guests and host make for a compelling Canadian basketball overview.
A well-rounded podcast that blends storytelling with analysis and behind-the-scenes access.
Very informative and entertaining, with strong guest selection.

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Evaluating Canada's next top prospects
Q: Which class or players are you most excited about for Canada's future, and why?
The class of 2028 with Isaia Hamilton and Kenyon St. Louis, plus the group from the U-16 America Cup cohort, show the most promise, especially as they gain experience in U.S. high-level programs and international competition.
Evaluating Canada's next top prospects
Q: Why do you think Canadian talent is now entering a broader top-tier conversation?
Canada has a growing pool of players across multiple classes, with more kids playing at higher levels in the US and Europe, which expands the talent base and exposes more players to pro-level development and media coverage.
Evaluating Canada's next top prospects
Q: What do you prioritize when evaluating a young prospect for potential NBA translation?
The core factor is feel for the game and size at their age, with a strong emphasis on whether they can perform above expectations for their position and age group; ball handling and the ability to read the game matter as much as athleticism.
Mailbag: Dillon Brooks snubbed from All-Star Game? Bennedict Mathurin trade and more
Q: How many teams has Keanuersh played for in the WNBA?
Keanuersh has played for five teams according to the discussion, though the host learns it is actually five, correcting a common miscount during the quiz.
Mailbag: Dillon Brooks snubbed from All-Star Game? Bennedict Mathurin trade and more
Q: Which WNBA team drafted Aaliyah Edwards in 2024?
The Washington Mystics drafted Aaliyah Edwards in 2024, not the Suns; the host acknowledges the correct team during the segment.

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A Canada-focused basketball podcast that blends storytelling with analysis across the Canadian basketball ecosystem, from youth and college to the pro ranks and national teams. Episodes frequently feature players, coaches, scouts, and industry insiders, discussing development pathways, NIL dynamics, recruitment, and the evolving landscape of Canadian basketball. Noteworthy are deep dives into grassroots origins, owner/exec perspectives, and how the national program is evolving, making it a practical listen for fans, aspiring athletes, and industry professionals seeking actionable insights and behind-the-scenes context.

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Recent guests on The Canadian Basketball Show include:

1. Victor Raso
2. Keshaun Saunders
3. Arash Madani
4. Dwayne Washington
5. Jay Triano
6. Joe Moussa
7. Oren Weisfeld
8. Lyris Robinson

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