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The Northway Basketball PodcastSpotlight on Canada’s Rising Stars: Sean Blake, Kemar Grant, Austin Goode, Spencer Ahrens & more.In this episode of The Northway Basketball Podcast, Kayon Mayers breaks down some of the top Canadian prep and collegiate prospects making noise right now. From Sean Blake’s all-around game to Spencer Ahrens’ versatility, Kemar Grant’s high-motor presence, and Yousaf Ahmad’s emerging skill set — we dive into what makes each of these players stand out and why NCAA coaches and pro scouts should keep them on their radar.Tune in for scouting insights, recruiting context, and a closer look at Canada’s next wave of talent.
2025-09-1313 minThe Northway Basketball PodcastCanada’s U19 Men’s Basketball, Xavier Blake’s Rise & Why Spencer Ahrens has pro potentialOn this episode of The Northway Basketball Podcast, Kayon Mayers breaks down the current state of Canada’s U10 men’s basketball talent pool and what it means for the future of the game. We highlight rising star Xavier Blake, one of the most intriguing young prospects on the radar, and explain why Spencer Ahrens is not just a standout—he's got real pro potential.If you’re an NCAA program or pro scout looking to stay ahead of the curve on Canadian talent, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.🎧 Follow us on all social p...
2025-07-0112 minThe Northway Basketball PodcastThe 2025 NBA draft & the class of 2026 top 50 rankings!🎙 The Northway Basketball Podcast – Hosted by Kayon MayersIn this episode, I break down The Top 50 Canadian Prospects and take a deep dive into the best Canadians in this year’s NBA Draft class. From rising high school stars to future pros, this is the ultimate scouting report you won’t want to miss.I’m Kayon Mayers, Head Scout at The Northway, where we track and spotlight Canada’s top basketball talent.📲 Follow @TheNorthway on all social platforms to stay locked in with the next generation of Canadian hoopers.
2025-06-2507 minThe Northway Basketball PodcastThe Northway basketball podcast-The recruiting game has changed, heres how to navigate itThe recruiting space has drastically changed and has had a profound effect on amateur athletes. If you are an amateur athlete, or the parent of an amateur athlete looking to earn an NCAA basketball scholarship this episode is for you!
Canadian Scout Kayon Mayers of The Northway gives you a behind the scene look at what's going on behind the scene of Canadian basketball.
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2025-01-2418 minThe Northway Basketball PodcastEpisode 3: NBA Resurgence, Rising Stars, and The Northway Top 50, Miles Sadler & the boozer twinsIn this episode of The Northway Basketball Podcast, we dive into the compelling story of Elijah Fisher's NBA resurgence and what it means for Canadian basketball. We spotlight legendary coach Dave Smart and his enduring influence on the game. The Boozer twins and Miles Sadler take center stage as we discuss their potential impact on the next level.
Don't miss our Stock Risers segment, where we break down players making waves, and we unveil the latest Northway Top 50 Rankings. Plus, learn how our scouting service can help you stay ahead in the recruiting game.
2024-12-0321 min
The Northway Basketball PodcastThe Northway Basketball PodcastHosted by Kayon. Mayers, this podcast is here to help coaches find the best Canadian prospects and teach the next generation of Canadian basketball players how to maximize their potential.
In this episode we cover some of the best Canadian prospects, from NBA prospects to collegiate prospects and a few prospects flying under the radar. We cover prospects such as Miles Sadler, Austin Goode, Tracy Kalonda, Will Riley and we drop some free game for the next generation of hoopers.
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2024-11-0726 min
Culture ConversationKayon Mayers of The Northway On building a robust media brand, highlighting CultureIn this episode, Our host Twingq was joined by the Founder of The Northway, Kayon Mayers. The Northway was created as a lifestyle brand that has evolved into a prominent media brand that highlights the Canadian basketball culture. Kayon once a standout basketball player reflects on his career competing against NBA talents such as Corey Joseph, Tristan Thompson and Dillion Brooks. Now with the dawn of a new age, Canada has developed a pipeline of talents and Northway has capitalized on the influx of emerging prospects in the NCAA, U-Sports, and NBA.
The conversation started off with Kay...
2022-07-1941 min
Eskandy Sports PodcastTHE NORTHWAY'S KAYON MAYERS #12Go check out Kayon on @thenorthway, we has been a super influential part of the canadian basketball landscape for some time.
2021-04-241h 01
Canada HoopsEp 16: Kayon Mayers (The Northway)Kayon Mayers, founder of The Northway, pulls up on Canada Hoops! Kayon joins Matty to share his journey in the game of basketball. Kayon talks about starting out at Loyola Catholic High School in Mississauga before heading down to Boston to play at Boston Trinity Academy to play prep school basketball. Kayon tells us how he made the move to play USPORTS at Cape Breton University and Kayon and Matty share their thoughts on Canada Basketball and where the game is at in Canada.Kayon tells Canada Hoops how The Northway got started and why The Northway...
2021-03-2629 min
Breaking BreadEp. 1: The Single Father PlagueIn this episode Kayon Mayers and I discuss something that has been plaguing the black community for so many years and that is the prominence of absentee fathers. We talk about the how the lack of fathers affects young men and women and why it is so important to have father figures in our households. #breakingbread
2021-01-2617 min
Basketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballEpisode 18: The Free Game Podcast featuring Peel legend Jarryn SkeeteJarryn Skeete is a professional basketball player for the St.Johns Edge in the NBL (Canadian professional league). Jarryn is an elite talent and has played the game against the best talent all over North America. Hes a winner at every level, prep, collegiate and pro level and is a future coach. In episode 19 of the free game podcast, Skeete goes into depth about his journey, the mentality needed to succeed and how to use the game of basketball as a tool to get to where you want. Tap into episode 19 now available on Spotify, Apple podcasts and Youtube.
2020-12-291h 00Basketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballEpisode 17: The Free game podcast featuring NBL1 General Manager Will Smith|NBL,Lamelo Ball,Hoops|NBL1 General manager Will Smith. We went in depth about his experience playing basketball in Australia, his career path, Australia's serge in development, Lamelo Ball, Rj Hampton and why Canadians should pursue a professional basketball Career in Australia.
2020-12-2024 minBasketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballThe Free Game Podast- Episode 16 featuring: Cody JohnCody John is a Canadian basketball player from Mississauga, Ontario. Growing up, he faced a lot of adversity such as, the death of his father, growing up in a single parent home, becoming a parent at a young age and witnessing a lot of tragedy growing up. Despite his adverse circumstances, he persevered and received a full scholarship to Weber state and turned that into a professional basketball career. We sat down with Cody John to get an in depth look at who he is, his career and how he got to where he is today. Be sure to foll...
2020-12-0821 minBasketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballEpisode 15-Free Game Podcast:Koby McEwen, Growing up in Toronto|Social Justice||Marquette basketballWe go beyond the basketball court and talk about Koby McEwen's up bringing, who influenced him growing up, his work ethic, Toronto basketball, playing AAU with CIA/Bounce and transferring from Utah state to Marquette University. We al have a story, who we are goes beyond our profession, this is the free game podcast, we are for the culture. Subscribe on all platforms Follow us on instagram, Tik tok and twitter.
2020-11-3035 minBasketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballEpisode 14: CSA SPORTS MANAGEMENT Co-Founder Michael OtinFormer basketball player Michael Otin has made the transition from an athlete to an agent. In this episode we discuss what it takes to succeed as a basketball player and navigate the politics within the basketball world. We also go into depth speaking about playing pro basketball, playing division one basketball versus U sports and how to become a professional basketball player. This is a great episode for those who want to learn about the ins and outs of the industry and what it takes to succeed,
2020-11-0329 minBasketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballEpisode 13: Canadian hoop legend Ashton Khan x The Northway| The JourneyOur host Kayon Mayers interviews Canadian Hoop legend Ashton Khan. A native of Scarborough, Ontario, Khan grew up in adverse circumstances but used the game of basketball to take him all over the world and overcome all the obstacles put in his way. In the process he took Canadian basketball to another level and inspired the next generation of Canadian basketball players, Khan is a legend, its only right that we pay homage.
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2020-10-1932 minBasketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballEpisode 12: Othniel Spence|Hooper & Social Justice Warrior working towards changeOthniel Spence is a talented basketball player from Scarborough, Ontario, hes faced a lot of adversity in life on and off the court. But his courageous efforts to fight injustice and racism in Canada led to a major shift in the culture. Tune into todays episode to learn about his journey.
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2020-10-1923 minBasketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballSly Walters: Episode 11- Sports & Performance PsychologistSly Walters is a sport and performance psychologist, he is one of the best in his profession and his unique mindset on life is definitely a big part of his success. Now whether you are an athlete or not, you CAN and WILL learn a lot from this episode. Sly works with famous athletes like former raptor Doug Christie and Isaiah Thomas's famous trainer Tim Manson. We dig deep and talk about his journey, what made Michael Jordan a great athlete and how to focus.
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2020-10-1531 minBasketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballEpisode 10: U Sports All-Canadian and current pro basketball player, Hannah Brown Joins the Free Game PodcastHannah Brown is an AUS conference champion. first team AUS member, first team U sports member and current pro women's basketball player. Hannah Brown grew up playing basketball in Sydney, Nova Scotia. She didn't think it was possible for basketball to take her this far, but her hard work, perseverance and keeping the right people around her took her to the pro's. She is a role model for the next generation, somebody every young woman should aspire to be like.
2020-08-2433 minBasketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballCK Kabongo joins The Free Game Podcast|Episode 9We spoke about CK growing up playing basketball in Toronto, the influence Allen Iverson and Michael Jordan had on his game growing up, navigating politics within the industry, becoming a father as a sophomore, playing in the G-League and learning from Chauncey Billups.
2020-08-101h 01Basketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballEpisode 8-Nem ilic Performance|Shai Gilgeous Alexander| How DBC Fit, David Alexander & Donnie Raimon changed his life|As somone who has experienced 2 ruptured patellas, i understand the importance of having a performance coach who is educated, detailed in their approach and knows what they're doing.
This episode we detail Nems journey from a basketball player to a basketball specific performance coach, to training NBA star Shai Gilgeous Alexander and being mentored by David Alexander and Donnie Raimon, who are famous for using biomechanics to extend Dwayne Wades Career and saving Lebron James from a potentially career ending back injury.
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2020-07-1710 min
Basketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballEpisode 8 -RacismIn our latest episode of "The Free Game Podcast", I brought on guests who are of African-Canadian descent and have a great deal of experience with racism. One of our guest was my cousin, Cj Mayers, a movie director and producer who experienced a great deal of racism growing up in Brampton. Ther other, my friend Clint Fiscian, A TTC driver whose experienced racism from growing up in Mississauga, to operating his street car.
Just to name a few, we touched on our experiences with racism, growing up in single parent homes, George...
2020-06-0849 min
Basketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballThe Free Game Podcast|Episode 7|Felicia JimenezWelcome to episode 7 of the free game podcast featuring wellness advocate Felicia Jimenez. Felicia has a very diverse background, Jimenez grew up playing multiple sports such as basketball and competing in triathlons. Felicia is also a community activist, she has been a part of community projects such as providing basketball nets in lower income communities to keep kids occupied and out of trouble, mentor programs and she is also a mental health advocate. Growing up in Thunder Bay, she had access to therapy to help her cope with tough times, so she is no stranger to the mental health...
2020-05-2724 minBasketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballEPISODE 6| JP KAMBOLA|WE TALK ABOUT THE NCAA,MIKE & DAN DANTONI, INPSIRING A GENERATION OF CANADIANSThis episodes details JP Kambola's basketball journey, we talk about his career and where basketball has taken him. He was apart of the most influential AAU team in Canadian AAU history, that gave birth to a movement in Canada and inspired generations to come. He played for grassroots Canada, which featured Corey Joseph, Tristan Thompson, Nik Stauskas & Dwight Powell just to name a few of their NBA players. Today, Jp has transitioned into the tech industry and has embarked on his entrepreneurial journey. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and how he got to where he is today.
2020-05-2048 minBasketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballEpisode 5-Performance Training featuring Kinesiology graduate Miranda CooperMiranda has a bunch of experience training as an athlete and coaching as a strength coach. She is absolutely brilliant and understands what it takes to get the best out of an athlete and the intelligence and scientific background needed to get them there. Without further a due, listen to todays episode as an athlete or an everyday person aspiring to live a healthier life.
2020-05-1339 minBasketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballNik Zefi-Episode 4|Jamal Murray,NBA,Candian Hoops,NPH|In this episode i interviewed former North Pole Hoops Scout Nik Zefi. We spoke in depth about his journey playing the game of basketball, becoming a scout and building a business with NPH, discovering Jamal Murray and what set him apart. Just to name a few highlights, tune in for a very informative interview on the ins and outs of the basketball world.
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2020-05-0646 minBasketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballEpisode 3-Toledo Rockets Star Keshaun SaundersIve know Keshaun for a while now and have watched him grow up into the person he is today, hes put in a lot of hardwork on his craft, his potential is endless. Keshaun is a 3x biosteel All-Canadian attending the university of Toledo. This past year he made the all freshman team for the Mac conference. He is a great student athlete, he is candid and doesn't hold back on telling you how he feels. Take a listen and learn how he got to where he is and follow his journey via instagram and ESPN.
2020-05-0133 minBasketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballHarry Ezenibe- Trials to triumpths Episode 2Harry has been through so much growing up in Nigeria. His family faced persecution, he escaped death, he lost his elder brother and sister, the Nigerian embassy tried to shut down his dreams and despite all of that adversity, he made it. This is an underdog story, David & Goliath, and the underdog came out on top. Tune in to hear his story and learn a thing or to about the NBA!
2020-04-281h 35Basketball the Norhtway: Scouting the future of Canadian basketballMeshack Lufile-Episode 1Learn about what it takes to become a pro basketball player, the right attitude, work ethic and character.
2020-04-2834 min