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NEW: Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George will be suiting up for Canada Basketball at the FIBA AmeriCup in August, I’m told. He’s expected to have a featured role.
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If y’all told me at the start of the season the Raptors would be 2-0 to start the NBA Cup, I’d be laughing at you. They actually have a chance to win their group.
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Frank Mitchell is loving the blue collar culture at @BonniesMBB 🫡 “Everyone just loves each other and that’s why I’m so happy that I’m here.“ Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0wD…
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A few high school players too, which is cool. Getting them integrated young!
Canada Basketball announced the 20 athletes invited for the senior women’s national team camp in B.C. Aaliyah Edwards and Bridget Carleton headline. A good mix of WNBA, pros and college players. NCAA players like Syla Swords only participating in the opening portion of camp.
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Canada Basketball announced the 20 athletes invited for the senior women’s national team camp in B.C. Aaliyah Edwards and Bridget Carleton headline. A good mix of WNBA, pros and college players. NCAA players like Syla Swords only participating in the opening portion of camp.
Kid was definitely giving him the works on 2k 😭
Donovan Mitchell said his 46-point night was inspired by a kid talking trash to him on NBA 2K26: "He called me washed up. … He said he hasn't seen a highlight from me in a minute. I told him, 'We'll see.'"
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How long did it take the Raptors to win three games in a row last season? Felt like it took years off my life waiting for that.
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One of Canada’s top college basketball players, Elijah Mahi joins the podcast this week! He shares his journey from Scarborough to the NCAA and hopes of getting @SantaClaraHoops back to the Big Dance. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5mM…
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We hear a lot of players talk about how much they WANT to get better Kyshawn George talked that talk, and has actually backed it up with his play He finished his rookie year as (in my opinion) the most impressive of the Wizard rookies, and has started off his sophomore year EVEN better, scratching the surface of the player I thought he could grow into after the flashes of self-creation growth we saw at AmeriCup Last year, in 68 games played, he scored 15 points or more TEN times This year? He’s done that FIVE times in JUST 7 games He’s moving differently, as an on-ball creator and both the film and stats back that up But I just wanted to do a call back to this video, because his mindset & work ethic line up so well He not only has the talent to be great, but he has the mindset to do so too 🎥: @TheCBSPod
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Koa Pete with the most points in a freshman debut in Arizona history since 1972. 30 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. The 2026 NBA Draft class y’all.
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How many games is this starting five of Canadians winning in the NCAA? 🤔🇨🇦 PG: Xaivian Lee SG: Elijah Mahi SF: Nana Owusu-Anane PF: Frank Mitchell C: Christian Nitu Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0wD…
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What a timeline we're in lol
Glorilla in the building to watch Brandon Ingram and the Raptors. “No. 3, that’s my man,” she says.
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Glorilla in the building to watch Brandon Ingram and the Raptors. “No. 3, that’s my man,” she says.
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Good to see Toronto’s own Zach Edey warming up inside Scotiabank Arena 🇨🇦 He’s still sidelined with a left ankle injury.
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Wholesome moment of Sandro Mamukelashvili doing keep ups with Raptors assistant coach James Wade’s son
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Whole city of Toronto was ready to party tonight
Never watching baseball again
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I can’t believe what I just witnessed
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I just fell down to my knees
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Blue Jays vs. Dodgers
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Best two words in sports: Game 7
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