Podcasts about Canadian Elite Basketball League

On today's episode Christian tees up the start of the Winnipeg Sea Bears season in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. After that, he's joined by voice of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Derek Taylor to discuss training camp for the Blue and Gold.

Get to know new Weber State men's basketball head coach Kaleb Canales in this latest Wildcat All In interview. with Paul Grua. Hear from coach Canales on why he came to Weber State, how he got into coaching, his 18-year NBA coaching career, and his vision and goals for the Wildcats. Coach Canales also talks about building the Wildcat roster for next season, scheduling, style of play, competition, relationship with Damian Lillard, giving back, family, and much more. Canales was hired as the 11th head coach in Weber State's Division I history in April and brings nearly two decades of coaching experience. He also spent last season as the associate head coach at Troy, where he helped lead the team to the NCAA Tournament. Canales came from Troy University last season, where he helped guide the Trojans to a 22–12 record and won the Sun Belt regular-season and tournament championships, to earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament. A native of Laredo, Texas, Canales began his coaching career in 2001 as a high school assistant coach before moving to the collegiate ranks at UT Arlington for the 2003-04 season, where he helped lead the Mavericks to a Southland Conference title. He then embarked on an 18-year career in the NBA, beginning with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2005 as a video intern. He was promoted to video coordinator, then to assistant coach in 2009. In 2012, he served as the Trail Blazers' interim head coach for 23 games and became the first Hispanic head coach in NBA history. He also served as Portland's head coach in the NBA Summer League. Canales then spent five seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks (2013–18), followed by two years with the New York Knicks and one season with the Indiana Pacers. In 2023, he was named associate head coach of the Texas Legends in the NBA G League. He also served as head coach of the Calgary Surge in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. He and his wife Cristi, have a son, Bauer, and a daughter, Sloane.

Saud Juman's journey spans three very different chapters. In his early 20s, he built a business in the nightclub world: one that, on the surface, looked like success, but came with real risk, misalignment, and consequences he didn't anticipate. At 25, he made a defining decision to walk away, moving back into his mother's basement searching for a different path. That path became PolicyMedical—a healthcare technology company he built from scratch, scaling it over nearly two decades to serve millions of patients across North America, before a successful exit. And now, a third chapter—stepping into professional sports, serving as President of a Canadian Elite Basketball League team.In this episode, we talk about those transitions; what it means to walk away, rebuild, scale, and ultimately “own your exit” at every stage of life and career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaleb Canales was named the new head coach for the Weber State men's basketball program on April 3, 2026. Canales comes to Weber State with more than 25 years of coaching experience, including 18 seasons in the NBA. Canales is the 11th head coach in the program's Division I history and arrives in Ogden with nearly two decades of NBA coaching experience. He also spent last season as the associate head coach at Troy, where he helped lead the team to the NCAA Tournament. In his lone season at Troy, Canales helped guide the Trojans to a 22–12 record, capturing both the Sun Belt regular-season and tournament championships, and earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament. A native of Laredo, Texas, Canales began his coaching career in 2001 as a high school assistant coach before moving to the collegiate ranks at UT Arlington for the 2003-04 season, where he helped lead the Mavericks to a Southland Conference title. He then embarked on an 18-year career in the NBA, beginning with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2005 as a video intern. He was promoted to video coordinator, then to assistant coach in 2009. In 2012, he served as the Trail Blazers' interim head coach for 23 games and became the first Hispanic head coach in NBA history. He also served as Portland's head coach in the NBA Summer League. Canales then spent five seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks (2013–18), followed by two years with the New York Knicks and one season with the Indiana Pacers. In 2023, he was named associate head coach of the Texas Legends in the NBA G League. He also served as head coach of the Calgary Surge in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Canales, 47, has also been an active participant in the NBA's Basketball Without Borders program and has served as associate head coach of the Mexico Men's National Team since 2021. He earned his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from UT Arlington in 2001 and a master's degree in Sports Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth in 2005. He and his wife Cristi, have a son, Bauer, and a daughter, Sloane.

Hamilton's Mike Morreale joined host Bubba O'Neil on this Sportsline Podcast. The former founder and commissioner of the Canadian Elite Basketball League spoke about stepping down, his next career steps, and why his hometown franchise was not the success he had hoped for.

Taylor Allen has been a sports reporter with the Winnipeg Free Press since 2019. He's covered a mix of everything over the years, but his main beats are the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Winnipeg Sea Bears, and curling. He's also the co-host of Target Score Winnipeg -- a podcast dedicated to the Sea Bears and the Canadian Elite Basketball League.Taylor returned to the Free Press in June after taking a year off to travel to 14 different countries across Asia. Some of his highlights include watching baseball in South Korea, basketball in China, andboth sumo wrestling and pro wrestling in Japan.#taylorallen #winnipegfreepress #sportsreporter #chrispomay #livewithcdp #barrycullenchevrolet https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/https://x.com/taylorallen31  / taylor-allen- https://beacons.ai/chrisdpomayhttps://www.cameo.com/chrispomayhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chris... if you wish to contribute towards my digital content. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...https://www.barrycullen.com/ the official sponsor of Live With CDP Sports & Entertainment Talk Show Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/54200596...

On The Big Show Plus w/ Garret Vander Pleog. GVP is joined by Mike Morreale, the commissioner of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. The two talk the Calgary Surge, what playing in the Saddledome during the Stampede does for the team, and the development in the league in Canada and Calgary.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Send us a textRisk is now a reward, as the Canadian Elite Basketball League enters its seventh season. On this Sportsline Podcast, Hamilton's Victor Raso of the Niagara River Lions spoke about his career as a player, coach and general manager, and why the CEBL is so well-respected.

Gabe Morency and Cam Stewart have you covered for another edition of SportsRage Tonight. First, Ric Serritella joins the program to break down the NFL schedule release and his headline games before the season gets underway. They also preview a few NFC East teams, the Vikings and their new QB, and more. Then, Mike Morreale joins to talk about the Canadian Elite Basketball League and CFL. Finally, Moe Khan closes it out with all the NBA playoff latest and his best bets. 

From the Department of Learning Something New Every Day (or something went MIA from our aging brain): Bill Gates was the brain behind the “content is king” phrase.Alas, we digress.On the latest Gaming News Canada Show, The Parleh's director of creative strategy and partnerships, Kevin Kennedy returned to the podcast for a chin wag about the evolution of content and storytelling in the legal business of online sports betting and igaming. Kennedy, one of the six partners in the creation of The Parleh (and, in the name of transparency, Gaming News Canada is Parleh Media Group owned) almost four years ago, has led the company's work on behalf of OLG, ProLine, Sports Interaction (Entain), Party Casino (Entain), BetMGM, BET99, FanDuel, Betano, NEO.bet, Wildz (Rootz), 888 (Evoke), BetVictor and NorthStar Gaming, since Ontario's open marketplace launched in April 2022. The Parleh has also collaborated with sports organizations such as the Canadian Elite Basketball League and, more recently, The Curling Group, and produces Sports Interaction segments featuring David Bastl on Amazon Prime Video's NHL Coast to Coast broadcasts during the regular season.https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIrbtydPifz/?igsh=aGhhaG96bWV5MXBhWe took Kennedy on a trip down memory lane to the spring/summer of 2021 when he oversaw a deep roster of content creators producing a plethora of video clips from their residences during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fast forward to today, where we discussed the lessons learned along the way, the strategy for managing multiple operators in Ontario, the balance of sports betting and igaming storytelling – including the creation of “streeters” content that is now commonly used in the market – and the growth in online casino content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Earl Roberts. He played high school basketball at Humberside Collegiate and Runnymede Collegiate in Toronto. He then went on to play at Brandon University. There, he was a 5-year starter and helped Brandon go to the National Tournament 3 times, securing two bronze medals and a silver in 1984He is a two-time GPAC All-Star and is a Brandon University Dick and Verda McDonald Sports Wall of Fame member.  He's a Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame member, Class of 2005 Beyond his playing days, he has dedicated over 30 years to officiating basketball at various levels, including local, provincial, and U SPORTS national competitions, 3 times, and has been an official of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.Most recently, he has been a member of the Pathway to Excellence committee, whose mission is to develop up-and-coming officials to become U SPORTS and International officials.

Tevin Brown is an assistant coach for the Texas Legends in the NBA G League. He has also served as an assistant for Coach Mike Taylor and the Winnipeg Sea Bears of the Canadian Elite Basketball League for the past two seasons.Prior to his professional coaching opportunities Tevin worked as a pro skills trainer with Tyler Relph Basketball in Dallas, Texas. He also served as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach and Director of Player Development at the University of Texas at Tyler from 2020-2021. Tevin got his start in coaching at All Saints Episcopal High School in Tyler, Texas as a High School Girls Assistant and 7th Grade Girls Head Coach.On this episode Mike & Tevin talk about the importance of character, consistency, and preparation at every level. Tevin discusses how his experiences as a player shaped his approach to coaching, highlighting the value of playing with older athletes and learning from mentors. Tevin believes that developing strong relationships and creating value for others are key components for success in the basketball world. As he navigates his role with the Legends, he focuses on maintaining a curious mindset and staying present in the moment, while also preparing for future opportunities. Throughout the conversation, Tevin offers insights on the challenges and joys of coaching, illustrating how the connections built through the game can lead to personal and professional growth.Get out pen and paper before you listen to this episode with Tevin Brown, assistant coach for the Texas Legends in the NBA G League.Website – https://texas.gleague.nba.com/Email – bjuwan43@gmail.comTwitter/X - @_juwanVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+ during their first ever Semi-Annual Sales Event. Shop now and have your team more ready for the upcoming season than ever before.Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com or follow them on Twitter @FastModel. Use Promo code HHP15 to save 15%GameChangerIntroducing GameChanger, a free app that provides you with data to make strategic coaching decisions and to deliver memorable moments to your team and its fans. Engage your...

Eric Fawcett is a coach for Edminton Stingers and a scouting consultant Introduction to Eric Fawcett- 0:14Michael Wright invites Eric Fawcett to introduce himself and his work as a basketball coach. Eric provides details about his role as a coach for the Edmonton Stingers in the Canadian Elite Basketball League and his remote consulting for Division 1 basketball teams in the NCAA. He emphasizes his focus on using team strategy, analytics, and global basketball strategies to gain an edge.Integrating Analytics into Coaching - 8:28Eric Fawcett explains that while some may label him as an "analytics guy," he sees analytics as a part of a bigger picture in coaching. He draws parallels with how analytics have become integral in other North American sports and emphasizes the need for coaches to be familiar with relevant numbers to make strategic decisions.Scouting Process and Data Analysis- 14:29Eric Fawcett discusses his scouting process, emphasizing the importance of using data and film analysis to understand how teams play. He outlines his approach of starting with a quick look at data, followed by a deep dive into film to study play types and strategies. Fawcett also addresses the challenge of identifying anomalies in the data and explains how he filters out irrelevant or misleading information to ensure accurate scouting.Defensive Strategies in Basketball- 25:33Michael Wright seeks guidance on training basketball teams to adapt to different defensive styles, drawing parallels to football tactics. Eric Fawcett emphasizes the need to view offensive strategies through the lens of different defensive approaches, such as man-to-man, switching, and zone defense. Strategic Scouting and Game Preparation-29:30Eric Fawcett and Michael Wright delve into the intricacies of opponent scouting and game preparation, emphasizing the need to prioritize key elements of opponent strategies and trends. Fawcett discusses the challenges of balancing time for on-court training and game preparation, while also exploring innovative methods, such as using film and social media platforms, to enhance player learning and preparation efficiency.Elite Players' Pattern Recognition- 41:25Eric Fawcett and Michael Wright delve into the pattern recognition abilities of high-level basketball players, highlighting how players like LeBron James and Rajon Rondo rely on their extensive basketball vocabulary and pattern recognition skills to make real-time adjustments during games. They also discuss the value of playing in games to develop pattern recognition skills and how to assess the transferability of plays and principles from lower-level leagues to higher levels.Contextualizing Basketball Strategies 45:36Eric Fawcett highlights the significance of analyzing defensive styles and levels of play in different basketball leagues to assess the effectiveness of offensive strategies. He explains how understanding the way teams guard pick and roll actions and approach offensive plays is crucial for determining the translation of strategies across leagues. Fawcett also emphasizes the value of watching basketball from various levels and styles to gain a comprehensive understanding of contextualizing strategies.Contrasting American and European Basketball Styles 48:59Michael Wright reminisces about the San Antonio Spurs' basketball style, attributing its success to the fluid ball movement and the contribution of non-North American players. Eric Fawcett delves into the differences between American and European basketball styles, emphasizing the stationary positioning in American basketball and the emphasis on movement to create space in European basketball. He also mentions Luka Doncic's perspective on the contrasting spacing in the NBA and EuroLeague. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warren Ward, a retired professional basketball player, currently serves as an analyst for the NBA G League Raptors 905 and the Scarborough Shooting Stars in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. He also hosts his podcast titled "You Only Die Twice."

Jamaal Magloire is a former NBA All-Star and a 13-year veteran who played for eight different teams. He currently serves as the Vice-President and Senior Advisor for the Scarborough Shooting Stars in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, as well as an Ambassador for the Toronto Raptors.

The Canadian Elite Basketball League opens its sixth season tonight in Calgary with the hometown Surge hosting the Edmonton Stingers in a hoops edition of the Battle of Alberta expected to draw more than 10,000 fans. Mike Morreale, the CEBL's commissioner, and deputy commissioner John Lashway appeared on the Gaming News Canada Show to set the table for the 10-team loop's Summer of 2024. Morreale and Lashway walked GNCS host Steve McAllister through the league's efforts to educate players, coaches, officials and other stakeholders on its sports betting policy and collaborating with league partners Genius Sports, SIS and BetVictor in the fight against match-fixing. The podcast also includes a discussion on the CEBL's partnership with BetVictor, which this season includes a weekly betting show to be produced by Homestand Sports. And, Morreale and Lashway both weighed in on the league's growth from six teams in its 2019 inaugural season to 10 teams with plans for expansion in 2025, the development of players, coaches and officials who have graduated to the National Basketball Association, and the CEBL becoming an attractive place for players looking to climb the pro hoops ladder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavin Roth here with another episode of the Influencers of Sponsorship Marketing, sponsored by Homestand Sports – authentically connecting iGaming brands with sports fans wherever they are. For more, visit homestandsports.com. I love talking to athletes. Especially the successful ones. And no, not in a creepy fan-boy way. When you spend time with elite athletes, you can't help but notice what made them that way – their passion, tenacity, drive, competitiveness, work ethic, self-awareness. Mike Morreale – former CFL star and current Commissioner of the CEBL – checks all those boxes. We caught up just after Labour Day, 3 weeks after the culmination of the CEBL's 2023 campaign – their most successful to date with expansion to 10 teams and a new broadcast deal with TSN. It was also a few days after the CFL Labour Day Classic between the Argos and Ticats. You see… Mike played (and starred) in his share of Labour Day Classics. He actually suited up for both his hometown Tiger-Cats AND their fierce rivals down the QEW. But this year, he had his feet up at home and enjoyed it on the tube. We talk about his days in the CFL where he won 2 Grey Cups and numerous awards. How being a goalkeeper in soccer prepared him for a 12-year career as a receiver in the league. And how his CFL experiences (both as a player and with the CFLPA) set the foundation for his current role running Canada's only professional basketball league. Mike shines a light on Richard Petko and Ron Foxcroft – 2 men whose belief and support helped Mike build a successful second career. He takes us into a week in the life of a pro sports commissioner. On the corporate partnership front, we discuss how Mike and his colleagues had to sell a vision to brands before the first basket was scored. And the partnerships that have been - and will be - so instrumental to the league's success. Including a new one with Canadian data insights firm, StellarAlgo that will help the CEBL engage their fans and partners in a more strategic and effective way. And we wrap with great professional development advice centred around self-awareness and relationships. You'll leave informed and inspired. I hope you enjoy. And for more episodes of the Influencers of Sponsorship Marketing, follow me on LinkedIn, visit Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud… or check out rothrevenue.com

Joe welcomes John Lashway, Deputy Commissioner of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, back to the podcast to share the league's growth, role growing basketball in Canada, and its place in the ecosystem of professional basketball around the world. He discusses how his experience working working the NBA, specifically helping start the Toronto Raptors, helped him run the upstart league. The two explore the differences in the youth sports pipelines between Canada and the United States, and if there are any Canadian cities with the potential to welcome an NBA expansion franchise. Make sure to click the link below to purchase your ticket to the Columbia University Sports Management Conference! The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports and Instagram @cu_sps_sportsmanagement. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Matt Hornick ‘23 (@MNHornick), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with Pablo Aycart ‘24 (@pablo_aycart)  and Dalissa Ruiz managing social media efforts. Links: Columbia Sports Management Conference Tickets: https://lnkd.in/dHvkkTrp Learn More About the CEBL: https://www.cebl.ca Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlashway/

Guest: Mike Morreale, Commissioner and Co-Founder, Canadian Elite Basketball League and Hamilton Tiger-Cats Analyst, Tiger-Cats Audio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Pro Sports Podcasters Podcast!NEW WEBSITE !!! https://www.prosportspodcasters.comDISCORD !!!https://discord.gg/zXeGaybrc2SIGN UP TO SORARE !!!https://sorare.pxf.io/AobjK7-Justen Williams and Corbert de Ronde chat with Mike Morreale the Commissioner of the CEBL.-They discuss the growth and development of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.-They also discuss how a Canadian Football star who played on two Grey Cup winning teams became the Commissioner of the CEBL.- Be sure to sign up for our Newsletter on our website to qualify for our sponsor Giveaways! -Place your bets on the SPORTS INTERACTION BETTING WEBSITE! For a fantastic sign up bonus use this link - https://media.sia.com/C.ashx?btag=a_11368b_575c_&affid=7486&siteid=11368&adid=575&c=https://www.youtube.com/c/CobeLifehttp://www//twitter.com/PPodcasters#NoSportLeftBehind#prosportspodcastersIntro music by Dave Misener

Guests: Brenden Escott,  Host, Edmonton Elks Football on 630 CHED, Oilers Now Producer, Oilers Radio Network Contributor and Sports Anchor, Chelsea on CHED. Reed Clarke, President and Co-Owner, Edmonton Stingers, Canadian Elite Basketball League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FlamesNation Just A Game with Rob KerrLive from the Oodle Noodle Studios in Marda Loop!Today's Guests ⬇️Mike Morreale - Commissioner and CEO of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.Show Sponsors ⬇️Oodle Noodle | https://www.oodlenoodle.ca/Ski Cellar Snowboard | https://www.skicellarsnowboard.com/Thank you to this episode's partner, Heritage Property Corp: https://heritageproperty.ca You can find the show on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_NationVisit www.nationgear.ca for merch and more.Follow us on Instagram @flamesnationdotca Follow us on Twitter @flamesnationFollow us on Facebook @FlamesNationIf you have a company and are interested in doing work with us, reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales team and discuss the opportunity to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Brody Clarke, Guard, Edmonton Stingers, Canadian Elite Basketball League.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There've been a lot of fireworks over the topic of fireworks this week. Good news is, the fireworks will once again be a go for Canada Day 2023. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek joined us on the show to talk about the controversial decision to kibosh the fireworks then the reversal in response to public backlash! They're usually on the front line looking after sick children, but 4 pediatric cancer nurses are trading in their scrubs for running shoes to raise money to send kids with cancer to camp. The nurses are competing in the 2023 Kindle Pursuit. One of those all-important front line workers, Caitlin Smallwood, joined the show this morning to tell us what they're doing and why! The countdown to tip off is underway! The season opener for Calgary's new Canadian Elite Basketball League team is this weekend! The Calgary Surge will play out of Winsport Arenas and the excitement is building. We had the pleasure of chatting with guard Mason Bourcier to get the low down on the new team in town!

In this fourth episode of The Sports Business Discovery, Thierry receives Cylia Aibeche, who is the director of events and operations for the Montreal Alliance, in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, to discuss her career, being nominated at a high role early in your career and operating a sports franchise at its first season!

Guests: Reed Clarke,  President and Co-Owner, Edmonton Stingers, Canadian Elite Basketball League. Joel Sexsmith, Forward, U of A Golden Bears Mens Hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Mike Morreale, Commissioner and Co-Founder, Canadian Elite Basketball League and Hamilton Tiger-Cats Analyst, Tiger-Cats Audio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Ribeiro is a father, community advocate, and Doctoral Researcher at the University of Calgary. He is a fixture in local and national media providing public affairs commentary and serves on several corporate and not-for-profit boards. His latest business venture is helping bring a Canadian Elite Basketball League franchise to Calgary. Ribeiro is Vice-Chairman and President of the Calgary Surge. His past experience has included a role with Calgary Economic Development. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter

In this episode, we have on a very special guest, Dr. Nick Elam who is the creator of the famous basketball ending called the "Elam Ending". The Elam Ending has been used in leagues like The Basketball Tournament, Canadian Elite Basketball League and as of this upcoming season... the NBA G League! We spend an hour talking about the creation of, the challenges and what is next for Dr. Elam and the ending. Where You Can Find NickTwitter: @ElamEnding https://twitter.com/ElamEndinghttps://elamending.com/Article Referenced in Show Regarding G League Addition of Elam Ending:https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34504428/nba-g-league-utilize-elam-ending-format-games-2022-23-seasonLet us know your thoughts on social media or via the contact page on our website! If you enjoy the show or love basketball, subscribe and give us a 5-Star review! It is greatly appreciated. www.thetwopointerspodcast.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TwoPointersYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLxQQIXkmXG8gPvGOqzYShgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTwoPointersPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetwopointerspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twopointers

Former Maryland standout Jared Nickens joins the show this week to break down humor in the locker room and playing in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. We talk fashion and frigid temperatures this week. J. Cole has nothing on this episode.

In Episode 1191, Sean Woodley goes solo to answer a boat load of mailbag questions about the Toronto Raptors. Off the top, Sean examines whether or not Gary Trent Jr. is in fact too expensive to bring him off the bench despite Sean's declared stance that he should be the sixth man going into next season. Next, Sean assembles a starting five of players on the Maple Leafs and Blue Jays, discusses whether or not the Raptors actually need to prioritize the center position at all this summer, and some interesting talents plying their trade in the Canadian Elite Basketball League who could potentially be NBA contributors, perhaps even for the Raptors! Lastly, Sean digs deep into a question about Toronto's defensive identity, and whether a switch to a more conservative scheme is in order considering the one-on-one defense talent the roster oozes with, and the surprisingly decent half court offense Toronto cobbled together last season, perhaps suggesting a dependence on transition buckets isn't so necessary. All that, plus talk about trading up in the draft and more!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksCheck out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.SakaraSakara is a wellness company anchored in food as medicine, on a mission to nourish. Go to Sakara.com/LOCKEDON20 or Enter Code “LOCKEDON20” for 20% off at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1191, Sean Woodley goes solo to answer a boat load of mailbag questions about the Toronto Raptors. Off the top, Sean examines whether or not Gary Trent Jr. is in fact too expensive to bring him off the bench despite Sean's declared stance that he should be the sixth man going into next season. Next, Sean assembles a starting five of players on the Maple Leafs and Blue Jays, discusses whether or not the Raptors actually need to prioritize the center position at all this summer, and some interesting talents plying their trade in the Canadian Elite Basketball League who could potentially be NBA contributors, perhaps even for the Raptors! Lastly, Sean digs deep into a question about Toronto's defensive identity, and whether a switch to a more conservative scheme is in order considering the one-on-one defense talent the roster oozes with, and the surprisingly decent half court offense Toronto cobbled together last season, perhaps suggesting a dependence on transition buckets isn't so necessary. All that, plus talk about trading up in the draft and more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Sakara Sakara is a wellness company anchored in food as medicine, on a mission to nourish. Go to Sakara.com/LOCKEDON20 or Enter Code “LOCKEDON20” for 20% off at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Canadian Elite Basketball League is bringing hoops coast-to-coast across Canada. Listen in as Director of Basketball Operations for the CEBL Jason Thom talks to us about the league, the new teams, how the league is also helping promote local musicians at the games, and we even talk Jock Jams.   Be sure to follow me on Twitter! www.twitter.com/TheMYAMPodcast

On episode 3 of season 3, we were fortunate to sit down with 2x grey cup champion and the commissioner of the CEBL; Mike Morreale. We spoke to Mike about his time in the CFL, how football was his first love, the importance of family and how he got into basketball but more importantly, starting up the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Tune in to listen to this gem of a interview! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steven-korn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steven-korn/support

Famed Canadian wrestling manager, Christopher Cassidy a.k.a. Mike Kovac, returns to talk all things wrestling one week ahead of Nation Extreme Wrestling's event debut. In the news, BC Lions' transfer of ownership impending. Will BC entrepreneur Amar Doman breathe new life into the team? Owen Power heading back to University of Michigan for sophomore season. NHL ad patches coming next season, will Canucks uniforms become a Roger's billboard? Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment announces effective mid-September vaccination proof required to enter the arena and restaurants. EA Sports NHL 2022 will feature Auston Matthews. Canadian Elite Basketball League adds Scarborough Shooting Stars to their roster of teams. Was someone joking with the name? Canadian Men's Basketball Team ranks fifth in the Americas. Toronto Blue Jays return from a brutal road run to reclaim some wins in the last games of the regular season. Seattle Mariners continue a great season while Atlanta and LA Dodgers burn red hot. Baltimore Orioles struggle on the other side of the scale. An aging Terrell Owens wants back in the NFL. Share, subscribe and review today!

Rob talks about the circuitous journey of life and how redirection has just added to his life experience with his recent entry as voice for the Fraser Valley Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. In the news, Shohei Ohtani hits and pitches like a champion, will he continue on to become MVP? Alize Cornet takes down Bianca Andreescu and sends her packing. Tampa thumps the Habs, can the Canadiens return the favor? Milkwaulkee Bucks panicked about Giannis' injured knee. Toronto Blue Jays still four games off the pace for a wildcard slot. Euro 2020 sees Spain battle Switzerland on Friday. Listen in, share and subscribe today!   

Vice President of the Saskatchewan Rattlers of the CEBL, Brad Kraft, checks in to discuss the new basketball season in Hour 2!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Shep being named the new General Manager of the Canadian Elite Basketball League's Ottawa Blackjack, AR and DG take him to task in his first long-form interview since taking the position. He reflects on his career goals in front office basketball as well as looking ahead to the CEBL's plan for success. Shifting back to regular NBA chat, they guys discuss the week's flurry of free agent moves, including Fred VanVleet sticking with Toronto, Bogdan Bogdanovic winding up in Atlanta, Serge Ibaka joining Kawhi Leonard in LA, and the Lakers setting the table for a title defence. This episode is chockfull of up-to-the-minute basketball chatter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guest this hour: Jermaine Small, Head Coach, Edmonton Stingers, Canadian Elite Basketball League.

With the Canadian Elite Basketball Summer Series completed, Dan Gladman, Jevohn Shepherd and Andy Rautins ponder the success of the domestic league, and quiz its Commissioner Mike Morreale about the challenges of pulling it off in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as future plans for professional ball in Canada. Then, with the NBA Playoffs only hours away, the trio dives deep into some of the bigger questions, including Damian Lillard's awesome offensive arsenal, the young Suns emergence, how good can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander be and the beast of the East - the Toronto Raptors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The NBA bubble and the Canadian Elite Basketball League are one week in. Dan Gladman, Jevohn Shepherd and Andy Rautins get into the topics that have highlighted both North American leagues as the world looks on in wonder. Should other sports take notice of their safety measures? Why are injuries piling up to stars in the NBA? Gregg Popovich's memorable comments about Black Lives Matter. Why are the experts underrating the Raptors again? Who's got the West? Could Xavier Moon play in the NBA? And what would the fellas choose as their team's intro music? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guests this hour: John Shannon, NHL Insider. Brody Clarke, Forward, Edmonton Stingers, Canadian Elite Basketball League.

In Episode 726, Sean is joined by Carlan Gay (NBA.com, NBA Soundsystem) to chat about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting FIBA and Canada Basketball. First, they address some more developments on the NBA return front, before diving into how the warped NBA calendar could rule Canada's NBA guys out of the Olympic qualifier they were originally slated to take part in. They also discuss the role of the Canadian Elite Basketball League in the future of Canadian hoops, and how the league could have a hand in ensuring Canada sends great teams to international tournaments even when the NBA guys are unavailable.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get $10 off your first order.BlinkistRight now, for a limited time Blinkist has a special offer just for our audience: Go to Blinkist.com/NBA try it FREE for 7 days AND save 25% off your new subscription.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 679 of Locked On Raptors, Sean Woodley goes solo to discuss the ways in which the coronavirus is almost certainly going to alter NBA life for the next little while, and discuss Tuesday's announcement that Nick Nurse's Team Canada will visit Hamilton this June to play a FIBA Qualifier tune-up game against a team of all-stars from the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear from Mike Morreale, Colour Analyst, Hamilton Tiger Cats, TSN 1150 and Commissioner, Canadian Elite Basketball League. 

Reid speaks with Lee Genier. President, Edmonton Stingers and President and Chief Operating Officer, Western Operations, Canadian Elite Basketball League. 

Matt Shimshock, Sales Manager, Riddell Smart Helmets. Steve Sir, Director of Player Personnel, Edmonton Stingers, Canadian Elite Basketball League.  (Reminder, Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final between Carolina and Boston will take over the air waves tomorrow. Puck Drop at 6 pm mtn. Dave will be back Friday Night.)

Martese Jackson, Running back and Kick-Returner, Edmonton Eskimos. Lee Genier, President and COO, Western Operations, Canadian Elite Basketball League. Kail Schofield, Director of Business Operations, Edmonton Stingers. 

Mike Morreale, Former CFL receiver (Hamilton & Toronto) 1996 Grey Cup Champion & CEO, Canadian Elite Basketball League.