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A Hoops JourneyEpisode 164 - Justin LeeBUCKETS AND BORDERS! A surprise mid-week episode as we have the opportunity to talk with Justin Lee, one of the many leaders behind B and B.
DISCLAIMER - Those in the local Vancouver community, get down to Brit Secondary, July 26th for the court reveal . The day starts at 11:00AM and we need the Hoop Heads out!
In a short amount of time, Buckets and Borders has gone from a pair of twin brothers putting stickers on backboards, to taking on major court renovation projects across Canada in the span of just a few years...2025-07-2354 minA Hoops JourneyEpisode 163 - Mason BourcierEpisode 163 is here, and we have the chance to sit down with one of the best from BC, current @cebl and overseas pro Mr. Mason Bourcier!
For those not aware, Mason comes from an (all things considered) small town, Kelowna, BC. Guys like Parker Simpson and girls like Taya Hanson were the ones Mason noticed early on and who he attached to. From there a deep, hard working mentality, almost obsessive is what made Mason want to be the best, and he didn’t hide his thoughts.
His Kelowna Owls teams, notably the 2016 BC champions are...2025-07-111h 15A Hoops JourneyEpisode 162 - Warrick MannersWarrick Manners! A Humber legend, and the ultimate “glue guy”, we go back with Warrick who is the current assistant coach at Humber where it all began for him.
Basketball started not being something Warrick was overly interested in, he enjoyed running around the streets, playing hockey and hanging with his friends, however once he started to play he couldn’t get enough.
After a couple of tough years in high school record wise in a tough conference, Warrick decided he was going to play volleyball at Humber, with basketball on his mind. After on year he...2025-06-271h 05A Hoops JourneyEpisode 161 - Emily PotterEmily Potter is a proud Manitoban, a stud hooper and a long time member of Canada basketball! Her journey starts out at a young age being addicted to ringette, loving the game and what came with it but also realizing she was super competitive as well!
After a few long seasons of Ringette and being 5’11 in Grade 9, Emily figured she would give hoops a try and it was over from there. That summer she tried out and made the U17 Manitoba Provincial Team, an experience that shaped her career forever.
From dominant high school years, to...2025-05-231h 03A Hoops JourneyEpisode 160 - Scott MorrisonRight alongside our mental health episode with the @kevinlovefoundation this might be our most important one ever! Mitch has the opportunity to sit down with friend and guest Scott Morrison to discuss hoops and life!
This episode is different though, after a brief catchup on a recent vacation, the Jazz, NBA playoffs and Canada basketball hire Gordie Herbert, we dive into an important topic and week coming up for Scott and his family!
Through their foundation, Scott and his wife Susanne will be auctioning off a bunch of game-worn shoes from NBA media and coaches th...2025-05-0951 minA Hoops JourneyEpisode 159 - Davis SanchezTRIPLE OG time! Yes, you recognize this man from being a @cfl superstar on the field, grey cup champion, former Oregon Duck and current TSN @nfl and @cfl analyst! HOWEVER, what you might not know is Davis first love was and still is hoops!
Chez was a problem on the court in high school, guarding and attacking the rim, causing havoc all over the place and letting everyone know about it! After a great high school career Davis played his first year at Capilano U, Mitch and Davis have some great laughs and memories about these times.2025-05-021h 38A Hoops JourneyEpisode 158 - Sam MailletWhat timing and opportunity to sit down with recent USPORT DPOY, Final 8 MVP and National Champion Sam Maillet! The Acadian named Maillet gives Mitch a quick education on his name and family history, setting the table for a fantastic episode.
Growing up in Moncton, New Brunswick has lots of advantages and disadvantages, and Sam isn’t afraid to discuss. The personal pride and community feel were apparent to Sam, and once he started falling in Iove with basketball, it was clear he would stay east, choosing Dalhousie as his post-secondary option. After four great seasons at Dal, in...2025-04-171h 07A Hoops JourneyEpisode 157 - Adam PaigeMr. Consistency! Once you tap into Episode 157 with Adam Paige, you realize you have a bright, hard-working and talented young man on your hands!
From high school days dominating at Semiahmoo Secondary, to carrying his team all the way to the Provincial finals, to being named top defensive player of the tournament, to 5 years at storied University of Alberta (where he was a league all star multiple times, AND academic award winner), trips to nationals with consistent numbers the entire way, Adam is a solidified star.
With great reflection on where his career has taken...2025-04-031h 07A Hoops JourneyEpisode 156 - Eric SmithBack-to-back episodes with people in the industry! You got it, today we chip it up with long-time hoop and sports head, Raptors analyst and super dope human, Eric Smith!
This is one of those episodes Mitch felt like he could just sit back and listen, stories for days, reflections on life and how you work your way through a tough industry, and many, many experiences within the game of hoops!
If you follow the NBA or the Raptors at all then you have for sure seen or heard Eric on the air, his desire and...2025-03-211h 45A Hoops JourneyEpisode 155 - Brad FayOut on the West Coast today it’s “Final 4 Friday” at the BC Boys Provincials, and this week we have a guest who played high school ball in the Lower Mainland, turning his love for sport into an entire career, Brad Fay!
You most likely know the name but not the story, as stated Brad comes from Vancouver and was a huge hockey fan and player in his super young years. As he got older basketball became a love for him as he tagged along with his big brother to games and practices. After a couple of good y...2025-03-071h 10A Hoops JourneyEpisode 154 - Kur JongkuchSometimes it’s human nature to wake up and start our day with a negative mindset, and throughout that day we can sometimes feel sorry for ourselves or see the glass as half empty. I would push you to sit down and check out this episode with @kurjonkuch, and realize that life is really about perspective.
A Sudanese refugee, a family torn apart, to Kenya and back, which led to hard decisions made by his father, eventually landing in London, Ontario of all places led to an amazing episode right off the jump. From there we discover ho...2025-02-211h 16A Hoops JourneyEpisode 153 - Warren WardWarren Ward. If you take one thing away from this powerful episode, it’s when you see the name don’t just think “hooper.” Think businessman, brother, son, friend and a growing human.
Episode 153 has us go back with one of the coldest U Sport hoopers we have seen, an absolute walking bucket (who could also guard, don’t get it twisted), and an all-time leading scorer at the University of Ottawa.
Having a late start to the game didn’t hurt Warren or his growth, he developed a love and his skills quite rapidly, eventually g...2025-02-071h 18A Hoops JourneyEpisode 152 - Jack Cruz-DumontDisclaimer: Huge props to JCD who has recently signed his first ever pro contract with the Abra Weavers in the MPBL! Let’s get it!
This is a super unique story; one of hoop lineage from both mom and dad, of heartbreak and sadness at an early age, one of resilience, one of seeing the light and to keep on fighting.
Jack grew up in a fun and active house, sharing space with not only his immediate family but his cousins as well. At an early age the inside or outside of the Cruz - Du...2025-01-241h 04A Hoops JourneyEpisode 151 - Diego KapelanWhat’s the definition of work? Or never giving up? Or always believing? Look no further, episode 151 with a BC UNDERRATED (yes in capital letters) guard, Mr. Diego Kapelan.
Growing up in one of the most unique locations of Vancouver, combined with an immigrant family, it wasn’t always easy for Diego to figure out what he wanted. With that said once basketball was introduced to him it was over, his main stay and favorite sport it was something he wanted to work at.
Years at King George with a great group led to lots of s...2025-01-101h 14A Hoops JourneyEpisode 150 - Mike ProvenzanoWow! Tap in today! Mitch sits down with a young up-and-coming coach, former D2 hooper and huge Lil Wayne fan, Mike Provenzano!
Mike and his family have deep roots in the Ontario hoops scene and the sport has been in his blood for a long time. Growing up he would follow his dad to practices and games finding a love for the game that would never go away.
At a young age Mike started to realize he could be pretty good at hoops and began to enjoy the daily grind of improving. Once he reached...2024-12-271h 33A Hoops JourneyEpisode 149 - Sami HillParis Olympian!!!!! The story of Sami is a great one, from being raised in Toronto to making the decision of re classifying in high school, quitting basketball for a year and moving to New Jersey for senior season it’s an action packed episode!!
Growing up in a competitive family it really didn’t matter what the sport was, Sami was all in and ready to try and win! Battles with siblings led to her developing a super competitive nature and that would help her later on in life for many reasons. A true understanding of roles, fier...2024-12-1353 minA Hoops JourneyEpisode 148 - Melvin EjimEpisode 148 is an absolute must with a long-time Canadian legend, National team member, Division 1 star and overseas pro, Melvin Ejim.
We get right into the episode and talk about the recent Paris Olympics, Melvin has a unique perspective as he’s been a part of Canada’s Senior Men’s team for a long time and has seen it go from where it was to what it is now.
The unique story of Melvin started with really only being exposed to soccer at a young age, however, it was an important Uncle who saw there could...2024-11-291h 25A Hoops JourneyEpisode 147 - Hayes GroomsLayers upon layers of connections has us finally chopping it up with a former D1 hooper, big time Michigan high school player and one heck of a dude Mr. Hayes Grooms!
This is an episode of adversity, success, failures, growth and maturity! Hayes is a proud Detroit native currently living in Brooklyn who grew up in the prime era of the Bad Boys Pistons plus Michigan basketball! At an early age Hayes got lucky- he had a father who built a court in his backyard! This became the local neighborhood hoops spot and location where Hayes developed...2024-11-151h 51A Hoops JourneyEpisode 146 - Leo RautinsWell, folks it’s here! One of the most decorated Canadian hoopers our country has ever seen, a teenage national team member, Division 1 star, NBA draft pick and legend….the one and only Leo Rautins!
We were able to catch Leo just before he headed from Florida to Toronto where he picks up another season of working with TSN and the Raptors. As you know, Leo has been thriving on the broadcasting side of things which if you didn’t know was always part of the plan!
Mitch and Leo go back, to times in the ci...2024-11-011h 48A Hoops JourneyEpisode 145 - Eric NewmanMitch finally gets the chance to sit down with producer, director and content creator Eric Newman! The monster Boston Celtics fan and lover of all sports has worked hard to build his craft and talents, which landed him at Showtime Sports where he was the executive producer of Showtime Basketball where he directed & produced the feature documentary Kevin Garnett: Anything is Possible and was part of the team building shows like ALL THE SMOKE and KG Certified.
As a young kid Eric spent time with his dad watching every movie possible, finding himself enjoying the films and...2024-10-181h 48A Hoops JourneyEpisode 144 - Myck KabongoEpisode 144 has a quick check-in with a former McDonald’s All-American, Texas Longhorn and overseas pro, Myck Kabongo.
You probably remember the name for many reasons, however, the former Findlay Prep star has a great story and finds himself currently coaching with the Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA G-League. Mitch gets the chance to chat with Myck in between practices and they discuss all things hoop-related; from where the passion of the game grew for him, to playing for Coach Hurley, Myck has great reflection on his journey up to this point.
The li...2024-10-0441 minA Hoops JourneyEpisode 143 - Allison McNeillFinally the chance to chop it up with Canadian basketball royalty, the former Women’s National Team Coach, SFU women’s dynasty, high school and all in between as we have none other than Allison McNeill with us for Episode 143!
If for some reason you don’t know Allison’s story then let us remind you…..as a player- back-to-back Championships in both high school AND University, transferred to Division 1 Oregon, and played pro ball overseas. Life certainly changed for Allison when she made the move to Salmon Arm, where her and Bev Smith created a women’s high schoo...2024-09-201h 45A Hoops JourneyEpisode 142 - James DePoeHoop heads get ready for an episode that can’t be missed! So fortunate to have a guest fresh off the Olympic experience! Although raw and some tough memories, James gives us some amazing insight and thoughts about Team Canada and the Paris Olympics!
James DePoe is a GTA and Humber Hawk through and through, plus our current Men’s Senior National Team Manager. The former baseball player and semi-hooper has fond memories of growing up in Toronto watching many famous players at the high school level during the prime time of hoops in the city.
Af...2024-09-062h 11A Hoops JourneyEpisode 141 - Jess HansonEpisode 141 with former UBC TBIRD shooting guard and current overseas pro, Jess Hanson. Mitch and Jess go way back, probably further than you can imagine! Since her early days Jess was surrounded by basketball, her dad a former collegiate star and current UBC Men’s head coach, plus her mom being an NAIA standout it’s no surprise basketball was the pick!
That said, other sports had a chance and Jess found track very intriguing, however, basketball was the choice and she never looked back. After some great high school seasons at Little Flower Academy including making the...2024-08-231h 15A Hoops JourneyEpisode 140 - Chris McLaughlinWe head back overseas for episode 140 with the big fella, Chris McLaughlin! The current overseas pro has been hooping in Hong Kong for some time now, has found himself some great experiences both on and off the court and continues to enjoy life and ball!
A true islander at heart, Chris grew up in Ontario but always had a soft spot for “the rock”. As Chris started to physically grow, basketball became a sport he was interested in learning more about and getting better at. High school led to sharpening his craft and enjoying what came with it...2024-08-092h 01A Hoops JourneyCanadian Olympic Basketball PreviewDamn! Let’s do this! It’s Paris 2024 and basketball starts today, so of course we had to bring you some content! The episode starts with friend of the show and our guy, Alex Adams who has grown in his reporting space and brings great insight on the women’s side of the tournament plus many adventurers. Mitch and Alex discuss the potential of the women, what it will take to move onto post pool play and lots more!!
After that we chop it up with former guests of the show Mr. David Larkins and Scott Morrison. The th...2024-07-271h 50A Hoops JourneyEpisode 139 - Glen YangThis is a really cool episode, all be it number 139! We have the chance to chop it up with current @bandits guard and dynamic overseas pro, Glen Yang.
Burnaby-born and semi Hong Kong / Calgary-raised Glen has a unique story worth checking out. Moving to a major international location like Hong Kong at a young age can have positives and negatives. The main positive is that Glen found his most important mentor there, a coach who had him drop the X-Box controller and really learn to love the game of hoops!
In that time Glen traveled...2024-07-261h 18A Hoops JourneyEpisode 138 - Aaron Mitchell Q&AA hoops journey finds itself in Vegas this week so it’s a brief Q&A with Mitch and Mitch only! We cover the game between the US and Canada on Wednesday, some thoughts on local hoops, how to improve within the club AND high school system and more! A fun episode tap in!!!
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2024-07-1225 minA Hoops JourneyEpisode 137 - John DykstraAnother triple OG joins us on AHJ! We know this is a guest the people have wanted for a long time!
Stop for a second……there are serious layers to this episode. Many in the BC hoops community would know John as the outgoing and fun personality he is, however, his story has lots of details you might not know.
Growing up in Chilliwack, BC, John fell in love with hoops after the mentorship and guidance of his Grade 5 teacher who made him believe in himself. From there John spent most summers heading to camps in t...2024-06-282h 14A Hoops JourneyEpisode 136 - Blake Murphy“Why Not?”
For those who don’t know Blake Murphy’s story, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. The Cambridge, Ontario native was born and raised a hockey kid, spending time at the rink only until a change in scenery for him and a new friend group exposed him to the game of basketball.
During high school, Blake and his crew found a love for the game and enjoyed hooping together. After his Grade 12 year, like many teenagers Blake, had no idea where he wanted to go and what he wanted to do. Aft...2024-06-141h 16A Hoops JourneyEpisode 135 - Marcus CarrIf you follow hoops, especially NCAA then you know the name! Episode 135 was fantastic as Mitch chops it up with former Texas Longhorn and Montverde basketball player, Marcus Carr.
A Toronto native Marcus found himself following around his big bro @duanenotice at a super early age. Marcus often notes in this episode the importance of having Duane as an example to him. (Sidenote, Mitch slipped up and forgot to ask who Marcus most important people are, however we know Duane would be one for sure!)
As a young, talented baller Marcus felt the right move...2024-05-311h 03A Hoops JourneyEpisode 134 - Miranda AyimToday’s episode is with one of the most decorated Canadian hoopers ever, Ms. Miranda Ayim! The three-time Olympian, Japan Team Canada flag bearer and overseas pro has such a great conversation with Mitch!
We go back and talk about Miranda as a young person, what it’s like going through a growth spurt at a young age, especially as a female, and lots more. After high school, Miranda went all the way west to Pepperdine University to not only hoop (One of the all-time great women's basketball players in Pepperdine program history, Ayim was a three-time All...2024-05-171h 11A Hoops JourneyEpisode 133 - Adam OlsenEpisode 133 with 2024 Canada West All-Rookie, Adam Olsen. It was fun to sit down with the recently drafted Vancouver Bandit to talk further about his high school years and rookie season.
Born and raised in South Surrey and being the youngest of three Adam learned to be a competitor and loved the game at an early age. From there and with a big growth spurt the UBC Forward found a group of buddies for life all on the same block, which ended up becoming the Elgin Park High School team. Under the guidance of legends Kirk Homenick (CC...2024-05-031h 15A Hoops JourneyEpisode 132 - Josh KahnEpisode 132 is a banger as we dive into the life of a gentleman who has found himself behind the scenes in the professional sports world and NBA; Josh Kahn. A New York native Josh has an interesting story about how he has been able to carve out a life of directing and film/content producing.
From starting at NYU film school, then interning at NBC Josh slowly built his resume right before the economy crashed in the United States. From there a funny but also inspiring story about going after something you want has Josh landing a...2024-04-191h 32A Hoops JourneyEpisode 131 - Chris PorteousA local BC Legend joins us on A Hoops Journey today; Mr. Chris Porteous. Chris's basketball life is literally a “journey”, one that is full of ups, downs and so many in-betweens. The 2-time Provincial Champion and former MVP goes back to tell us about his early life, growing up in Whistler and then moving all the way to Montreal.
From there Chris finds himself back in Vancouver at the age of 12 and stepping into the historical program at Kitsilano Secondary. Chris took off and built a huge name for himself in the hoops world, filling the buck...2024-04-051h 54A Hoops JourneyEpisode 130 - Ro RussellToday we chop it up with a coach whose name has been mentioned many times on AHJ, Ro Russell. Coach Ro has an extensive resume with ties to many people in our game not only in Canada but in all of North America.
At an early age, the Jamaican immigrant was taking notes from his entrepreneurial parents and started his vision at the ripe age of 18. Decades ago Coach Ro started taking club teams and programs across America and many say he was the first to do so!
Coach has great reflection on the things...2024-03-221h 07A Hoops JourneyEpisode 129 - Michael BartlettOn Episode 129 of A Hoops Journey, we get a unique opportunity to sit down with the CEO of Canada Basketball Michael Bartlett. Growing up around sports and loving the intricacies that came with it, Michael had a passion for all but baseball is what stood out most!
After being in a good job role with MLSE the job at Canada Basketball came open and Michael jumped at the opportunity, feeling like it was exactly what he needed. Since that time (3 years ago come March), Michael and his team have worked tirelessly to build Canada into a hoops...2024-03-0859 minA Hoops JourneyEpisode 128 - Ben HowlandWith the madness of March just around the corner, it’s perfect timing to sit down with a long-time Division 1 basketball coach and 2002 Naismith Coach of the Year; Ben Howland.
Born in Oregon but growing up in Santa Barbara, Coach Howland fell in love with the game like many of our former guests; he was invited to check out a neighbourhood youth league and it all went from there! Shout out to the Goleta Boys and Girls Club! Developing and growing his skills as a player, Ben then had his eyes set on Division 1 and he ended up...2024-02-231h 18A Hoops JourneyEpisode 127 - Jasmine BascoeEpisode 127 is an opportunity to meet and know more about young gun, Villanova commit and National Team member; Jasmine Bascoe. Someone who shows maturity and game beyond her age, Mitch and Jasmine have a great conversation about life and hoops!
Early in the episode, Mitch realizes that Jasmine is indeed the daughter of Shane, a former CCAA All-Canadian and Player of the Year! From there the conversation turns to having a family so tied to the game (Mom and older brother included) and what that means for the Bascoe’s. Jasmine is another product of being around ho...2024-02-0956 minA Hoops JourneyEpisode 126 - Steve BaurEpisode 126 has us chopping it up with long-time coach and specifically with our women’s national teams; Steve Baur. Steve truly has one of the most unique stories out there with his career starting in an unorthodox way.
After spending time finishing his degree and coaching some community ball in his hometown, Steve then has a few opportunities that come across his table, luckily for him he decided to go for it and follow his heart!
Steve ends up going all the way to Brandon, Manitoba where he and Mitch first met. Helping take over th...2024-01-261h 35A Hoops JourneyEpisode 125 - Sean AnthonyEpisode 125 might be one of the most unique stories you’ve heard to this day! Sean Anthony is a born and raised Vancouverite but his path turned into an interesting one.
A young Sean was not exposed to the game early on, and it wasn’t until he made the move to St. George’s School that he was introduced to the game and why it was so great. From there Sean played Provincial team, and had successful high school years but carries some interesting reflection on why his grade 12 year maybe wasn’t as heavy a recruiti...2024-01-131h 26A Hoops JourneyEpisode 124 - Andrew ParkerFrom the heart of Edmonton and beyond we have the chance to chop it up with a hooper, an educator, a strong human, and someone who is motivated to make the world a better place; Andrew Parker.
A Caribbean native and family man, Andrew immigrated to Canada in 1976 and his family made an impact on the local community. It didn’t take long for Andrew to realize he was athletic, however translating that to becoming a hooper was the challenge Andrew was ready for and it took off from there! For those who know, this man is on...2023-12-291h 24A Hoops JourneyEpisode 123 - Kayla AlexanderAre we really 123 episodes in? Damn right we are, and we don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon! We have an all-time episode for you today as we chop it up with Syracuse grad and multiple record holder, WNBA draft pick, current professional in Paris and long-time national team member Kayla Alexander!
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Considered to be a “vet” with @canadabasketball now, we go back with Kayla to discover her roots and experience as a young person. For those that don’t know Kayla comes from an athletic family where competition ran high...2023-12-151h 28A Hoops JourneyEpisode 122 - Duane NoticeToday’s episode is a banger for many reasons! We sit down with current Vancouver Bandits guard and former Division 1 star; Duane Notice.
Born from Jamaican roots and growing up in Toronto there was no option for Duane other than the game we all love. In his senior season of high school Duane made the decision to go to Prep school in Connecticut, opening up more opportunities and the chance to have Frank Martin visit his home. The Notice family loved what coach had to say and committed to the young South Carolina program hoping all would go...2023-12-011h 52A Hoops JourneyEpisode 121 - Josh MastersThis one! It could be the highlight dunks or the half-court shots, but either way, you know the name! A special episode as Mitch was a former teammate of Josh and they grew up playing Provincial team together and battling each other in high school.
Josh takes us back and shares a bunch about his young life that many might not know. Always a great athlete Josh talks about why hockey was his first love, how basketball became part of his life and how McNair High was the right school for him!
Josh has a...2023-11-171h 52A Hoops JourneyEpisode 120 - Gordie HerbertWhen do you get the chance to connect with someone who can call themselves a FIBA Basketball gold medal champion? Before this summer one of the best Canadian player/coach stories out there might have been unknown, however now all you need to do is a quick search and find out not only is Gordie an accomplished coach but a player as well.
Born and raised in Penticton, BC, we peel back the layers for coach and find out he’s a huge hockey fan! Unfortunately, Gordie grew a little too much and ended up at Idaho St...2023-11-031h 14A Hoops JourneyEpisode 119 - Joe RasoYou most likely know the name if you’ve been around the game, and if not then tune in and get to know more about the current Director of Basketball Operations for the @cebl; Mr. Joe Raso.
A true Canadian and gentleman who represents Hamilton to the fullest, we go back with coach and talk about his upbringing in an immigrant family and how the game we all love was drawn to him.
As stated, coach worked tirelessly in his backyard, Hamilton, growing as a coach becoming an assistant at McMaster early on and then go...2023-10-201h 03A Hoops JourneyEpisode 118 - Michael HamiltonOur guy Hammy! We get to sit down with the creative force behind Hopz Productions / Transition Game Inc. and Crunch Time Film Productions, Michael Hamilton. Michael is a guy from northern Alberta who made his way to the Lower Mainland and has had an impact on our local hoop scene for decades.
An accomplished filmmaker, Mitch and Michael go back in time to discuss his love for the game, competing in a small community plus the move to Edmonton for some College Hoops. Eventually, Michael found himself in the Vancouver area and has been thriving ever since!2023-10-061h 36A Hoops JourneyEpisode 117 - Syla SwordsEpisode 117 takes us all the way to New York with the 11th-ranked player in the United States, a Michigan basketball commit, and one of the best up-and-coming Canadian players we have in our country; Syla Swords!
Syla is getting ready for her senior season with @luhigirlsbasketball as her squad is the pre-season #1 team in the entire United States! Syla is beyond her years in maturity and understanding who she is, she has lofty goals, a desire to improve and a unique family dynamic to lean on in hard times.
Mitch and Syla discuss the tough...2023-09-2243 minA Hoops JourneyEpisode 116 - 23 Years in the MakingSpecial Episode!
Rest in Peace to Greg Francis who passed away on April 2nd, 2023. Greg was an integral part of the 2000 team and a great person and teammate
From 2000 to now! Well, WE DID IT! @canadabasketball has qualified on the men’s side for the first time since the 2000 Olympics in Australia! As a show we thought it would be fun to revisit those memories with a few of the ones that did it- Jay Triano, Andrew Mavis, Eric Hinrichsen, Todd MacCulloch, Shawn Swords, Jonny Lee and Peter Guarasci!
The fellas go back in...2023-09-161h 56A Hoops JourneyEpisode 115 - James KarnikOur latest episode was a unique one in terms of talking with a player from BC who hardly played in BC in his younger years. Across the span of this show, there are some original experiences and takeaways for our listeners as James reflects on an early leap to basketball in the United States. After returning from the AAU / Prep system James talks about his next moves as well as the why and how he ended up committing to Division 1 Lehigh University, then transferring to Boston College in the middle of Covid.
James has some great thoughts...2023-09-081h 21A Hoops JourneyEpisode 114 - Dave CrookEpisode 114 has us sitting down with the Wesmen legend himself; Dave Crook. Coach Crook (And current Athletic Director at the University of Winnipeg) has been around the game a long time and worked to develop many programs across Canada. Dave’s career starts early with a young Michael Grange (Episode 111), all the way to Lethbridge under unique circumstances.
Dave was not only a U Sport coach, he worked with Canada Basketball from 1996-2005 all while creating some great memories and stories that he shared with us. When Dave talks you can hear what those National team years me...2023-08-251h 26A Hoops JourneyEpisode 113 - Jamie McNeillyEpisode 113!! We hope you are all soaking up the last days of summer!
This is one for the ages. Jamie is a young man who has worked hard and now finds himself as an assistant with TCU men's basketball. Jamie’s story goes back to growing up in Toronto and playing lots of hoops, however not realizing what it took to go play Division 1 made for an interesting path.
A wild story about Hurricane Katrina, playing for and working with Buzz Williams, mentoring Jimmy Butler and our former guest Junior Cadougan- this episode really has it...2023-08-111h 19A Hoops JourneyEpisode 112 - Emmy UnaegbuFor Ep 112 we sit down with the current @nba Basketball Operations Manager for Europe and the Middle East, Emmy Unaegbu.
From Vancouver to Port Coquitlam, to SFU and beyond Emmy unpacks his life and journey on how he made it to his current destination; Abu Dhabi. Emmy’s story is a great one, a hard-working and consistent basketball player who excelled at many levels and has used those skills to translate to his work and personal life, this episode has lots of “minor details” you might want to hear.
Plenty of great takeaways, reflection on showin...2023-07-282h 43A Hoops JourneyEpisode 111 - Michael GrangeMichael Grange is a renowned sports columnist, radio personality, and television commentator associated with Rogers Sportsnet. With a vast knowledge of sports and a keen analytical mind, Grange has made significant contributions to the world of sports journalism.
Grange's journey in sports began at an early age, fueled by his passion for athletics. Growing up, he developed a deep appreciation for various sports and became captivated by their intricacies. This love for sports paved the way for his future career as a sports writer.
After completing his education, Grange embarked on his professional journey in...2023-07-1458 minA Hoops JourneyEpisode 110 - Marial ShayokKnow the name? If not then tap in and think of Team Canada, University of Virginia, Iowa State and all the way to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Marial has years ahead of him and after a positive season with the Maine Celtics, he looks forward to signing somewhere soon. Marial takes us back to his time growing up in Ottawa being surrounded by four siblings (two who were serious hoopers), and his father who is a former D1 basketball player.
In his Grade 12 year, Marial made the decision to move from St. Patrick’s high school to...2023-06-3056 minA Hoops JourneyEpisode 109 - Dani LangfordDani Langford’s story to the @warriors is amazing. The current manager of player rehabilitation and 2022 NBA Champion goes into deep detail about the importance of relationships and mentors, citing both Alex McKechnie and Rick Celibrini as driving forces to her success.
As a player, Dani won Provincial and National Championships, including TWO undefeated seasons with the SFU Women’s program under the leadership and guidance of her dad - our former guest on Episode 93!
A team-first player and person, Dani quickly tries to scroll by the fact that she was a multiple Can West all...2023-06-171h 32A Hoops JourneyEpisode 108 - Diego MaffiaEpisode 108 - Diego Maffia
For episode 108 we have a very special guest Diego Maffia! 2023 Canada West Player of the Year, dropped 96 points in a high school game and was recently selected 6th overall by the Vancouver Bandits.
Diego comes on the podcast to talk about growing up in Brazil and moving to Vancouver Island in 2015, the power of community and the importance of giving back, finding his footing at Oak Bay and having a historic high school career, playing for the Vikes and the university experience, and shares his dreams of going pro.
R...2023-06-021h 17A Hoops JourneyEpisode 107 - Kevin Love Fund“Everyone is going through something that we can’t see.” - @kevinlove
Kevin Love has been very open about his personal struggles after a public moment years ago. Since that time it’s been Kevin’s mission to help change people’s perspective on mental health.
Mitch sits down with Ellie and Sara from the @kevinlovefund to talk about an important program for school teachers, and how we can support the young people in our lives. Episode 107 is based on a basketball player's story but it’s so much more than that, an important listen for all of us...2023-05-261h 11A Hoops JourneyEpisode 106 - Patrick TathamBack like we never left! Episode 106 has us connecting with current McMaster head coach Patrick Tatham. “PT” and Mitch go back in time to discuss a variety of things; from some poor decision-making as a young person that led to a unique opportunity involving basketball, and why a small D1 school was the right choice.
Patrick’s coaching journey has been a unique one as well, from assistant coaching roles to the G league with a former guest of the show and now leading a storied University program. Patrick talks mentorship from a former guest and the future...2023-05-191h 08A Hoops JourneyEpisode 105 - Marek KlassenIn Episode 105, we catch up with Marek Klassen, a former BC superstar and current French professional athlete. Marek takes us back to his childhood days where he grew up under the guidance of his father, Dave, who was heavily involved in coaching Athletes In Action. From an early age, Marek was surrounded by professionals and witnessed the dedication required to excel in sports. During the episode, Marek, the former 2010 AAA Champion and Most Valuable Player for the Yale Lions, shares fascinating stories from his experiences playing collegiate basketball in the US, professional basketball overseas, and even for his hometown...2023-05-051h 11A Hoops JourneyEpisode 104 - Alan TaitWelcome to Episode 104 of A Hoops Journey, where we have the pleasure of hosting Alan Tait, considered one of the greatest BC high school basketball players of all time. Alan takes us through his remarkable journey, sharing his experiences playing for the dominant Richmond Colts and achieving success in high school. He also shares his experience of being one of the first Canadians to play Division 1 basketball and playing alongside AC Green at Oregon State. Alan reflects on the profound impact that basketball has had on his life during this trip down memory lane. Thank you for listening!
2023-04-211h 22A Hoops JourneyEpisode 103 - Jack JensenJack is a multifaceted creative professional based in Los Angeles. He has a wide range of skills including writing, directing, photography, strategy, consulting, and creating, and is a regular consumer of acai bowls.
Originally from Denver, Jack began his career as a sportswriter and has since contributed to SLAM magazine. He spent three months in Barcelona following LaLiga, was a former 30 Under 30 select, directed Kobe Bryant in "Nike: Mamba Mentality," and created a campaign featuring Leo Messi that received over 140 million views. He co-founded The Rec League, a full-service creative agency and production company in 2018.
...2023-04-081h 12A Hoops JourneyEpisode 102 - Tommy, Phil, and Lloyd ScrubbA Hoops Journey returns with a highly anticipated podcast after a brief hiatus. For episode 102, we have the privilege of interviewing one of Canada's most distinguished basketball families, the Scrubb family.
Lloyd Scrubb, played for Richmond High and won two national titles in 1984 and 1985 at Uvic under the legendary Ken Shields. After coaching at the U Sports level, Lloyd remained involved in the game at the grassroots and high school levels in BC.
Tommy Scrubb, played both football and basketball at Vancouver College. He is a five-time national champion with Carleton and a two-time defensive...2023-03-251h 44A Hoops JourneyEpisode 37 - Gerald ColeWe kick off 2021 with a bang - by sitting down with former Capilano Blues and UBC Thunderbird, Gerald Cole. A proud Vancouver College alum, Gerald recaps a hoops journey filled with highs and lows - falling in love with the game with the late John Dumont, dealing with personal adversity, running camps with our favourite German and a certain Canadian player, and so much more. Plus, we touch on the impact of Bruce Enns and Bob Corbett and their coaching legacies. We know you'll enjoy this episode!
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2020-11-141h 42A Hoops JourneyEpisode 30 - Rich GouletThe man, the myth, the legend; on Episode 30 we sit down with BC coaching legend Rich Goulet to outline a storied coaching career spanning more than 50 years. If you love BC Basketball history, you do not want to miss this episode with arguably the greatest high school coach in BC history!
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Audio Clips from: Youtube2020-11-071h 29A Hoops JourneyEpisode 29 - Trixie Cruz (Dumont)The 29th episode of A Hoops Journey features our toughest guest, Trixie Cruz. She opens up about growing up as a female baller in the streets of Richmond, her transition into post-secondary ball, having 3 kids, dealing with tragedy and hardship, navigating and coaching young men in a male-dominated sport, the (in)famous Kerrisdale Co-Ed Rec League, and so much more! Plus, we talk about the role of club and high school coaches, and features arguably the deepest and fleshed-out Lightning Round answers. A guest that we've wanted on for a long time, this is an episode you don't want...2020-10-301h 53A Hoops JourneyEpisode 28 - Jama MahlalelaEpisode 28 brings us to back to the Toronto Raptors; this time, with current Raptors 905 Head Coach Jama Mahlalela. The proud Swaziland (now Kingdom of Eswatini) native outlines his journey to the Raptors 905, falling in love with basketball, moving to Ontario at a young age, his time playing for Bruce Enns and Kevin Hanson at UBC; while also talking about his growth in the Toronto Raptors organization, shaking hands with world class coaches, his time in Hong Kong, and so much more!
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2020-09-172h 06A Hoops JourneyEpisode 22 - Tim MicallefLabour Day brings in arguably one of the most recognizable names and voices in Canadian broadcasting; former TheScore broadcaster and current host of Tim and Sid on Sportsnet Tim Micallef joins the podcast. Tim and Aaron chat about calling USport games, their initial meeting during Aaron's playing days, quote walls, moving up in the broadcasting world and so much more! Plus, a definitive take on the ever growing ketchup-on-mac debate, dealing with tragedy, and the value of work ethic. We hope you enjoy this Labour Day special!
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Grit Day is a full-day affair testing the physical and mental GRIT of participants while raising awareness and...2020-08-211h 37A Hoops JourneyEpisode 18 - Jeff GourleyEpisode 18 features the always entertaining head coach of the Sir Charles Tupper Tigers: Jeff Gourley. A two-time member of the Canadian National team, Jeff outlines his basketball career starting in Nova Scotia, hitchhiking across the Maritimes to attend camps, working camps in the states, and his foray into coaching high school basketball in Vancouver. Plus, we talk about his time coaching the provincial teams, fur coats, what coaching at Tupper means to him with a huge shout out to Pat Cumaual, and what Safeteen does for kids across Canada.
To learn more about Safeteen: Powerful Alternatives to...2020-08-142h 12A Hoops JourneyEpisode 17 - Joe EnevoldsonEpisode 17 brings newly hired UFV Men's Basketball Head Coach Joe Enevoldson. Growing up in Kamloops Vernon and playing at UCC (now Thompson Rivers University), his hoops journey has taken him all across Western Canada. Joe touches on his entry into coaching at his alma mater, his time coaching against Gonzaga, his stint at Douglas College and much more! Plus, a new take on the heated "ketchup-on-mac" debate and a stinging jab at Aaron's pickle-ball skills.
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2020-07-2624 minA Hoops JourneyEpisode 15 - Ian Hyde-LayEpisode 15 of A Hoops Journey brings legendary basketball and rugby coach, Ian Hyde-Lay. A long-time teacher and coach at St. Michael's University School in Victoria, Coach Hyde-Lay talks with us about the 1975 Provincial Final against a Rich Goulet-led STM Team, falling in love with both rugby and basketball as a teen, playing for legendary Canadian coach Ken Shields on some historic UVic team, coaching Steve Nash, coaching against a young Aaron Mitchell in '95; and so much more. You can also find Coach Hyde-lay on his blog: A Life In Sport. Plus, a controversial take on the ketchup on...2020-07-251h 37A Hoops JourneyEpisode 14 - Gil CheungCurrent Brandon University Men's Basketball head coach Gil Cheung joins A Hoops Journey today! A former badminton National Champion, Gil talks to former teammate and rommate Aaron Mitchell about playing for legendary BC coach Bill Disbrow, being recruited out of high school, his time playing for Langara and Brandon, transitioning into coaching; plus, some funny stories being Aaron's roommate.
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2020-07-211h 38A Hoops JourneyEpisode 13 - Scott MorrisonWe have a treat for you today! Current Boston Celtics assistant coach Scott Morrison joins the pod. A 3-Time OUA Coach of the Year and CIS Runner-Up, he outlines his journey from the small town of Morell in PEI to sitting beside Brad Stevens in the NBA. He talks about his time learning under the late Carolyn Savoy at Dalhousie, head coaching at Lakehead University, and his stint in the NBA G-League as the Maine Red Claws head coach; plus, so much more!
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2020-06-161h 19A Hoops JourneyEpisode 8 - Jordan YuEpisode 8 features Jordan Yu, current Duchess Park Senior Boys Head Coach. He talks about growing up in Prince George, playing on the Provincial team under Paul Eberhardt, breaking his hand before the National Final with UBC, playing overseas with his younger brother and his coaching journey that has led him up to multiple provincial appearances with Duchess Park. Plus, Aaron and Corbin talk briefly about the protests that are happening globally; A Hoops Journey staunchly opposes hate and racism of any kind.
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2020-06-071h 37A Hoops JourneyEpisode 6 - MEGA MailbagThis is the mailbag episode! We answer some emails and DM's that have been sent to us through the first 5 episodes here and take a crack at them.
Thank you to Jalen Jana, Kyle Madden, Andrew Wu, Joey Balzer, Kyle Turris, Jeff Winslade, Lexie Der, Thomas Tassone, Chayze Deza, Chrispect Ducharme and Dominic Kully for the awesome questions!
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2020-05-2558 minA Hoops JourneyEpisode 5 - Denzel LaguertaEpisode 5 brings someone with an iconic laugh: Denzel Laguerta, a teammate of Corbin's and a player of Aaron's at STMC. He talks about how basketball has impacted his life after immigrating from the Philippines, his time at STMC, how his Team BC coaches have affected him, and playing at Quest University. We also touch on some mailbag questions, and much more!
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2020-05-131h 20A Hoops JourneyEpisode 3 - Sean ShookToday we have current UBC Men's Basketball Assistant Coach and former Quest University Men's Basketball Head Coach Sean Shook. He talks about growing up in small town Ferndale, his journey from a small Washington high school to the ABA, the current state of coaching in British Columbia - and much more! Before that, we answer some more mailbag questions.
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2020-05-091h 26A Hoops JourneyEpisode 2 - Bal DhillonToday we have Bal Dhillon, educator and Sr. Boys Coach at Byrne Creek Secondary. He talks about growing up in East Van, his role at Byrne Creek, and many other things involving hoops. Before that, we touch up on Episodes 3 & 4 of The Last Dance documentary.
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2020-05-061h 00A Hoops JourneyEpisode 1 - Dominic ZimmermannThe first ever episode of A Hoops Journey! Today we have a small mailbag segment, and then we bring in Dominic Zimmermann for our first ever guest! We listen to Dom and follow his journey from high school, all the way to playing professionally in Germany.
2020-04-2959 minA Hoops JourneyIntroductionWelcome to A Hoops Journey! Introductory episode for the new listeners. We talk about the Jordan documentary, the COVID-19 Situation, and outline why we started this podcast.
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