Canada Basketball’s Senior Men’s team is back on the court on home soil as they attempt to qualify for the Olympics which is less than a month a win. Canada is two wins away from winning their qualifier in Victoria while the men’s U19 team is also starting up their schedule in Latvia at the U19 FIBA World Cup. North Pole Hoops Lead Scout Efe Ashakah joins host Jason Thom to talk about both competitions including who to watch for in the younger age group.

Abu Kigab saw last season come to an early end due to a shoulder injury but will be able to return to Boise State for another season due to the NCAA granting all players another year due to Covid. Abu looks to make the most of the opportunity and also looks back at playing an integral role on the U19 FIBA World Cup Gold Medal winning team which turned into a full circle moment for him and his family.

Michael Linklater is Canada’s most decorated Indigenous basketball player and now is using his platform to help use the sport to uplift aboriginal youth in his hometown of Saskatoon. With more news coming out daily about the atrocities surrounding the Canadian residential school system, Linklater joins host Jason Thom to help explain the issues and oppression facing the Indigenous people of Canada to help educate people as to why they need to pay attention to what is being reported.
(WARNING: some of what you hear may be disturbing to viewers)