Nash is back, so is Birch, Kabongo's suspension reduced, the Platform is here and more in Canadian Content

We start off this pre-Christmas set with a rememberence of our favorite forefather Dr. James Naismith ... Remembering the McGill graduate who invented basketball | Montreal Gazette

And a nice look on former SWNT head coach Allison MacNeill ... Allison McNeill remains passionate about the future of Canadian women’s basketball

Now for the pro stuff ...

Steve Nash proves vital cog in return, fueling Lakers to gritty comeback win over Warriors - Yahoo! Sports

Magic Develop Nicholson Slowly But Surely | HOOPSWORLD | Basketball News & NBA Rumors

Mims delivers victory | Basketball | Sports | The London Free Press

Storm beats Rainmen for second time in a week - Sports - The Journal Pioneer

Moncton Miracles lose head coach, star player - New Brunswick - CBC News

Lightning’s victory includes jolting loss | Basketball | Sports | The London Free Press

Express swept by Lightning | Windsor Star

Lewis out one month | Basketball | Sports | The London Free Press

Lightning bolt by Montreal

Express struck by Lightning

Express disappointed by third straight loss | Windsor Star

Posey sinks Storm again - Basketball - The Guardian

Rainmen denied Miracle comeback | The Chronicle Herald

Now check out the NC-Double-Eh stories ...

If you were out all weekend, the year long ban for Myck Kabongo was overturned ... NCAA reduces suspension of Texas Longhorns' Myck Kabongo to 23 games - ESPN

Birch surprises himself with stellar offensive performance in UNLV's victory - Las Vegas Sun News

With Keane nearly full strength, ISU welcomes in Austin Peay Sat. : Illinois State

Stauskas Continues to Shine in Freshman Season - MGOBLUE.COM - University of Michigan Official Athletic Site

For Manigat, Jays are like family over the holidays - Omaha.com

And last but not least we have some high school looks ...

Don't forget people that our peeps Northpole Hoops will be holding their second annual NPH Platform on Boxing Day ... NPH Platform Upperclassmen Prospect List Released - northpolehoops.com ... NPH Platform Prospect List Released: Underclassmen - northpolehoops.com

Of course Andrew Wiggins dazzled them ... http://www.news-press.com/article/20121224/CITYOFPALMS/312240023/Nation-s-top-player-delivers-at-Classic?odyssey=tab%257Ctopnews%257Ctext%257CSports&nclick_check=1

The Basketball Diary: Tyler Ennis of St Benedict's Preparatory School - New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year - Junior Year Highlights

Tyler Storie Official NPH Mixtape...Catch Storie at NPH Platform! - northpolehoops.com

InsideHalton Article: Titans keep Silver Fox title in Halton

Semifinals set for Saturday morning - School Sports - The Journal Pioneer

Knights take opener in hoops tourney at U of W | Windsor Star

Vernon Morning Star - Vernon hoop duo boosts TRU WolfPack

Prince Andrews goes undefeated - School Sports - The Journal Pioneer