A Hoops Journey

Episode 38 - Matt Kuzminski

We hop the ferry over to Nanaimo for Episode 38 to chat with current VIU Men's Basketball Head Coach, Matt Kuzminski. The former UVic and SFU player, hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, reminisces on a growing list of basketball achievements, both as a player and a coach. With two national championship rings (2013, 2019) and multiple PACWEST championships, Matt shares how he's built a successful program on the small Vancouver Island city. Plus, we touch on an overlooked coaching figure and culture building within a team.

Episode 37 - Gerald Cole

We 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!
 

Episode 36 - Todd MacCulloch

A Hoops Journey enters the Arcade as we sit down with former Canadian National team, Philadelphia 76er and New Jersey Nets center, Todd MacCulloch. The Winnipeg native and Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame inductee reflects on his hoops journey; from the University of Washington and being a 2x All-Pac-10 First team, playing with Allen Iverson, battling against Shaq in the NBA Finals, and dealing with a premature end to his basketball career. Plus, Todd talks about the 2000 Olympics with Jay and Steve, and some of the funniest stories ever told on this podcast. Sit down, grab a cold one, and enjoy your Friday night with this hilarious episode!

Episode 35 - Ransford Brempong

BC's own Renaissance Man Ransford Brempong joins us for Episode 35. The Winnipeg, Manitoba native muses on a long and storied basketball career that has taken him all over the world, and mostly recently with the Fraser Valley Bandits. Stories about a walking bucket in Kevin Martin, some strong AOL game and a lot of lessons that he now shares with kids today, this is an episode for all kinds of hoop heads!
 

Episode 34 - Barnaby Craddock

Current University of Alberta Head Coach Barnaby Craddock hops on A Hoops Journey for Episode 34. The former Lord Byng Grey Ghost and Lethbridge Pronghorn sits down to recap a great playing career and reflects on his early coaching years. Plus, a special guest pops into the pod; so you do NOT want to miss it!

Episode 33 - Levon Kendall

Former Kitsilano Blue Demon, Pittsburgh Panther and National Team player Levon Kendall joins A Hoops Journey for Episode 33. The big man sits down with us to recap a long basketball journey starting in a hipster Vancouver neighborhood, all the way through representing Canada, playing overseas and dealing with personal adversity. Plus, we talk about an underrated coach, how music has played into his life and so much more. Episode 33 is here!

Episode 32 - Carl English

Episode 32 of A Hoops Journey features a name known to many around Canadian hoops: Carl English. For many people, his name became synonymous with hard work, determination, and rising through adversity. The University of Hawaii alum and former national team and professional baller sits down with us to talk about an incredible career filled with plenty of highs and lows - both professionally and personally. The retired Patrick's Cove native relives some of his craziest stories on this episode as he starts up a new chapter in his life - opening up a basketball academy for kids in Newfoundland. You do not want to miss this episode!
 
 

Episode 31 - Peter Guarasci

Peter Guarasci joins us on the 31st Episode of A Hoops Journey as he outlines a prodigious basketball career. A member of the famous 2000 National Team, Peter reflects on his career, starting from Niagara, Ontario, to all over the world with the national team and as a professional in Europe. Another fantastic story for us to share on A Hoops Journey!
 
 

Episode 30 - Rich Goulet

The 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!
 

Episode 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 to miss!
 
This episode is dedicated to the memory of John Dumont; a man beloved by all who crossed paths with him.