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Exclusive Interview With Matt Devlin

9. July 2008

Earlier this week the Toronto Raptors announced that Matt Devlin would be taking over for the legendary Chuck Swirsky next season and I had the pleasure of chatting with him on Wednesday afternoon.

No Rest For Dalembert This Summer

7. July 2008

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Before Canada’s game against Lebanon last week, Samuel Dalembert sat in the bleachers to chat with Ryan McNeill about what motives him to give up his summer for the Canadian National team, why he has so much respect head coach Rautins, how he’s growing into more of a leader, and how much it would mean to him to play in the Olympics this summer.

Montreal, Miami and More: The Basketball Life of Joel Anthony

4. July 2008

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When all the dust settled on Joel Anthony’s chaotic rookie season, he found himself in a position that, though well-deserved, may not have been entirely expected. Now, as he aids Team Canada in its bid for an Olympic berth, Anthony feels his experience in the NBA bodes well for his game and his country.

James White’s Career Soars To New Heights

29. June 2008

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Most basketball fans know James White due to his dunks on YouTube that make you jump out of your seat in awe and amazement. After spending the past year in Turkey winning a Euroleague Championship, he’s added some new aspects to his game and is hoping to return to the NBA next fall.

Boom Tho Movement Hits Toronto

23. June 2008

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It’s not too often that a player from the D-League can steal the show at the Air Canada Centre. However, that’s just what happened this weekend when the Toronto Raptors held a free agent camp and one of the more prominent names in attendance was Rod Benson.

Spartan Battles For a Spot on an NBA Roster

10. June 2008

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For the majority of college athletes, the opportunity to play their respective sport at the Division I level comes at the expense of being close to home. As a result, the family and friends of these athletes who have moved away from don’t often get the chance to see them play except for a couple [...]

Exclusive Interview With Jason Thompson

4. June 2008

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Jason Thompson is in the midst of one of his most intense basketball weeks yet. After kicking off the week in Orlando, the coveted big from little known Rider University found himself at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, once again showcasing his skills for NBA personnel and local media alike.

Exclusive Interview With Ryan Anderson

2. June 2008

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Ryan Anderson, the 6’10”, 235-pound forward from the University of California, is entering the 2008 NBA Draft after two stellar Pac Ten seasons and took some time to talk with Hoops Addict about how he is preparing for the NBA Draft.

Queen of the Hill

29. May 2008

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With the numerous personalities, writers, bloggers and columnists over at ESPN, it’s quite difficult for someone new to stick out and distinguish themselves. Jemele Hill has found a way to do just that and then some. Hill writes both for Page 2 on ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine. On the television side, Hill is a [...]

Exclusive Interview with Mike Taylor

25. May 2008

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On the morning of the NBA Draft lottery at the immaculate Dr. Ephraiam Williams Family Life Center, professional basketball trainer extraordinaire Guss Armstead is putting a myriad of basketball players through a relentless pace of skill work and high energy drills. Participation in this high tempo basketball training guarantees that all particpants will have vastly [...]

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