Basketball Manitoba Podcast
The Basketball Manitoba Podcast Series is being produced to highlight, showcase and celebrate those that have been and continue to be instrumental to the growth and development of basketball throughout the province and beyond. The series will include a wide range of players, coaches and others who have been pioneers at all levels of the game. The series will explore the journey and reflections of a wide range of local basketball people focusing on how the game has impacted their lives and the lessons they have learned along the way.
Episodes
Today on the Basketball Manitoba podcast, we have Jeff Laping.
A graduate of St. Paul’s High School, he has been involved with the school’s basketball program since 1995 and has coached the varsity boys since 2000.
He has led the Crusaders to five conference championships, 12 final four appearances, and four provincial championships.
Under his leadership, St. Paul’s has produced 25 Canadian college or USports level players.
He has ser...
Today on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Joel Themmen.
He has been a staple in the Basketball Community for over 30 years. He is a graduate of Kildonan East Collegiate and then went on to play basketball at the University of Manitoba for 3 years.
He coached high school for 11 years at Kildonan East, Sisler, Miles Mac and Fort Richmond. He coached the Manitoba Provincial Team as an assistant coach 6 times and a head coach...
Today, on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Martha Bradbury.
She has been an official in Manitoba for over 25 years at all levels of the game. She graduated from Nelson High School in Burlington, Ontario, where she was named athlete of the year.
She played basketball and volleyball and competed in track and field, where she held an Ontario record for the high jump for 10 years. She went on to graduate from the University of ...
Today, on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Earl Roberts.
He played high school basketball at Humberside Collegiate and Runnymede Collegiate in Toronto. He then went on to play at Brandon University.
There, he was a 5-year starter and helped Brandon go to the National Tournament 3 times, securing two bronze medals and a silver in 1984
He is a two-time GPAC All-Star and is a Brandon University Dick and Verda McDonald Sports Wa...
Today, on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Ilarion Bonhomme, the current head coach of the Brandon Bobcats women’s program.
He played high school basketball at Cardozo High School in Washington, DC.
He played at Brandon University for three years and was named Canada West Rookie of the Year. He transferred to play his last two years with the University of Manitoba Bisons and helped the program return to excellence, earning th...
Today, on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Sara Gillis. Sara has been a cornerstone of basketball in Manitoba for over 40 years, contributing as a player, coach, official, and advocate for the game. Her basketball journey began in Brandon, where she played for Earl Oxford Junior High and Crocus Plains High School. She also played for the Manitoba Provincial Team for three years and earned a silver medal at the 1985 Cana...
Today, on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Murray Brown.
He is one of the most accomplished coaches in Manitoba's history, coaching for over 34 years and more than 1,100 games as a head coach with the Oak Park Varsity girl's basketball team.
During that time, he won seven provincial titles in 1998, 1999, 2004, and 2013, with a “three-peat” from 2017-2019. He has been named MBCA basketball coach of the year 7 times and MHS...
In this special episode, we’ve compiled the best advice shared by basketball players from all our past episodes. Hear from athletes of all levels—local stars, college players, and pros—as they share the wisdom, tips, and lessons they’ve learned on and off the court.
Whether you're an aspiring player, a seasoned athlete, or a basketball enthusiast, this collection of insights is sure to inspire and motivate you to elevate your game.
...In the summer of 2022, we were fortunate to sit down with Chad for over an hour as a guest on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast. In the episode, he details his journey through basketball and where it has taken him from Winnipeg to around the world. We remember him for his infectious attitude towards life and for being an amazing ambassador for Manitoba and Canada.
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Today on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Robyn Boulanger.
She was the 15U Female Manitoba Provincial Team Head Coach this past summer at Nationals in St John’s, Newfoundland. She played basketball in high school at the University of Winnipeg Collegiate with the Anishinabe Pride Basketball Club, which her family started. She then played for the Centre for Permanence, Manitoba Provincial Team and represented her province...
The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its Class of 2024. The official induction occurred on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg. The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame induction dinner occurred on Saturday, September 28, at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg. Two players, Jennifer Finch and Keith Strieter, four builders, Wes Crymble, Joe Di Curzio, Tom Kendall, and Reynold Reyes, and champi...
Today, on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Lenin Mangaron.
He graduated from Oak Park High School, where he was named an All-Manitoban and played for the Manitoba Provincial Team for four years.
He then went on to play at the University of Manitoba, where he was named a GPAC Conference All-Star. He later transferred to the Brandon Bobcats basketball program for one year.
The teams that he participated in were some of the f...
Today, on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Dan Becker.
He graduated from Fort Richmond Collegiate and played college basketball at St. Joseph’s University before transferring to the University of Colorado. He then went on a 12-year journey through the professional ranks, playing in Europe, Asia, and Australia and back home in Canada with the Winnipeg Thunder and Winnipeg Cyclone pro teams. He also had the opportunity ...
Today, on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Ashley Hoitink.
She joins us fresh from her appointment as the head coach of the 17U Female Provincial Team and is gearing up for the upcoming Canada Games in 2025.
A native of Ste. Anne, Manitoba, she has been coaching for 12 years at the Team Manitoba, high school, club, WMBA, and Steve Nash Youth Basketball levels.
She is currently an assistant coach under Michele Sung at the U...
Today, on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Dean Favoni.
Dean is the Varsity Boys basketball coach at Dakota Collegiate, a role he’s held for over 30 years.
He’s coached many of the province's Top 10 players, and his team won the high school Provincial Championship in 2002. He has been named the MBCA Coach of the Year and coached with the provincial team and the centre for high performance.
His most recent success ha...
Today, on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Reid Kenyon.
He has been officiating for over 30 years and is one of 4 Manitoba’s who has held a FIBA international official’s card.
He has officiated in 14 U SPORTS National Championships and numerous international competitions around the world, including the USA Dream Team at Madison Square Garden.
He has been the head assignor for the Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association (WMB...
Today, on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have a unique guest, Mr. David Asper. Many of you may have heard that name before and are surprised because you didn’t know he played basketball. Well, he hasn’t. David is a prominent Winnipeg businessman and lawyer. He is best known for his significant community contributions and entrepreneurial ventures. He’s served significant roles as Chair of the Asper Foundation and Dean of t...
Today on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Niyah Becker.
She attended Vincent Massey Collegiate in Winnipeg before transferring to the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association (OSBA) in Ontario.
Niyah represented the Manitoba Provincial Team, claiming two Bronze Medals for the province.
She played college basketball at the University of Utah in the PAC 12 for 3 years and then played her senior season (times 2 due to Covid)...
Today, on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast, we have Simon Hildebrandt. He is currently a University of Manitoba Bison and Winnipeg Sea Bears basketball player. Last season with the Bisons was his first year, and he racked up a long list of awards and recognition.
- U SPORTS Rookie of the Year
- U SPORTS All-Rookie Team
- U SPORTS Second Team All-Canadian
- Canada West Rookie of the Year
- Canada West First Team All-Star
- Canad...
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