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 75 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Libaan Osman hosts The Canadian Basketball Show, a sports show with 75 episodes published.

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  Episode #75

  The state of officiating in Canada with FIBA referee Jayson Stiell

  Aug 18, 20261h 12m

  On this week's episode, host Libaan Osman is joined by longtime Canadian FIBA official Jayson Stiell to discuss the state of officiating in Canada and his journey to becoming one of the few certified FIBA referees from Canada. We delve deep into the life of an official, the misconceptions and what needs to change. 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #74

  The story behind the birth of the Real Toronto Basketball League

  Aug 11, 202651 minS1

  Scarborough's Nicholas Lewis has created a local professional basketball league with some of the most legendary names from the city's basketball scene. Lewis joins the show to take us inside the birth of the Real Toronto Basketball League, its plans to allow Canadian hoopers to play at home, and why this league is so necessary. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

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  Episode #73

  Inside the future of the CEBL with founder Richard Petko

  Aug 4, 20261h 25mS1

  On this week's episode, CEBL founder and owner of the Niagara River Lions Richard Petko joins the show. Petko takes us behind the scenes to the business of basketball in Canada, how he started the CEBL almost nine years ago and what's next for the league in its eight season. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

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  Episode #72

  Roy Rana's journey to legendary Canadian basketball coach

  Jul 28, 20261h 20mS1

  On this week's episode, legendary Canadian basketball coach Roy Rana joins the show to discuss his remarkable coaching journey—from Eastern Commerce and U Sports to the NBA and now Japan. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from leading Canada to its first-ever FIBA gold medal, why his time with the national team ended, and coaching at the prestigious Nike Hoop Summit. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

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  Episode #71

  How Javion Tyndale's recruitment changed after winning gold with Canada

  Jul 21, 202650 minS1

  Host Libaan Osman is joined by Javion Tyndale in Augusta, Georgia, at Nike EYBL's Peach Jam tournament as he shares how his life and recruitment have changed since leading Canada to a historic gold medal at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup. Tyndale is one of the fastest rising prospects in ESPN's class of 2027 and talks about how he's dealing with all the newfound attention. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPod Instagram: @thecanadianbasketballshow TikTok: @CanadianBasketballShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow Contact the show: thecanadianbasketballshow@gmail.com

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