David Turcotte, SMNT Alumni and 1988 Olympian, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Dave sits down with us to share his basketball story. Dave touches on his life post playing career and tells us about growing up in Sudbury, Ontario where he started to learn and love basketball. Dave talks about the Sudbury basketball scene and the many influences that helped shape his basketball journey; especially the Canada Basketball legend Eli Pasquale. Dave tells us how he makes his way to play at Colorado State through a strange twist of fate while playing for Canada Basketball. Dave talks about his pro journey, his short time in the NBA and then some stops overseas as well. Dave dives deep into Canada Basketball with us and shares some incredible moments and stories from playing with the Senior Mens National Team for Canada Basketball. From moments with teammates, the 1988 Olympics, tales of other SMNT Legends like Steve Nash, Leo Rautins and more Dave shares stories that a Canada Basketball fan will be sure to love. Dave talks about the recent reunion in Toronto for the SMNT Alumni prior to the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighting the current players for the SMNT and then gives us a great Top 5 of all time for Canada Basketball. Much love to David Turcotte for joining us on Canada Hoops !

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