Ep 78: Dwight Walton

Dwight Walton,  Canada Basketball SMNT Alumni and 1988 Olympian, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Dwight helps us kick off the 2024/25 season as he sits down with your boy Matty to share his basketball story. Dwight remains fully connected to the game more than ever and lets us know what is keeping him busy in basketball right now. Dwight reflects on his time in the game at all stages of his life and career; starting from his childhood in Montreal, Quebec. Dwight tells us about basketball coming into his life, his time at Dawson College and getting his first opportunity and moment with the SMNT for Canada Basketball. Dwight talks about his time at Siena College and Florida Tech in the NCAA and how his pro career started. Dwight tells us about his 10 year tenure with Canada Basketball and how much he loved his teammates, coaches and everyone involved with the Program. As Dwight dives more into Canada Basketball he tells us how he knew Steve Nash would be an incredible player and one of the all time greats. The names of players and coaches for Canada Basketball  Dwight references throughout the conversation are truly incredible and inspiring. And Dwight gives us some incredible names for his Top and Favorite 5 for Canada Basketball. It was a true privledge to sit down with Dwight and hear him speak on his knowledge and time in the game and with Canada Basketball in particular.Much love to Dwight Walton for joining us on Canada Hoops !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: [email protected]://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast