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Wiggins and Bennett at Hoop Summit, Dave Smart and England and Tristan Thompson in Canadian Content

Welcome back from a long weekend people! Today we have some stuff on Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett at the Nike Hoop Summit plus the ENTIRE game for you, our SB Nation colleagues speak about Nash and the 3 year deal, Carleton's Dave Smart heading up the U20 Great Britain team, Canadian coaching legend Ken Shields speaks about CIS basketball, Tristan Thompson and more in this Easter Weekend Roundup edition of Canadian Content ...

First we start off with some pro news ...

Leading off is our SB Nation colleagues over at Bright Side of the Sun on Stevie ... Steve Nash Wants a 3-Yr Contract? Why Not? [Video] - Desert Dirt - SB Nation Arizona

How likely are these interesting scenarios for Mr. Nash. Probably not but it's always fun to speculate ...

Steve Nash to sign with the Portland Trail Blazers? | Online Sportsbooks | Sports Betting | Picks and Odds

Steve Nash to Lakers? NBA Star says Everything in Play

CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - Basketball - NBA: Cavs have tryst with Tristan Thompson

Ontario cities hungry for own NBL franchises | Basketball | Sports | London Free Press

Success a bonus for Frijia | Morris Dalla Costa | Columnists | Sports | London Free Press

Next us is the high school looks ...

If you missed the Nike Hoop Summit, like I did, Saturday, here is a Youtube link to the entire game ... Nike Hoop Summit - YouTube

Andrew Wiggins: Canada's Can't-Miss Basketball Sensation - SBNation.com

Wiggins impresses at 2012 Nike Hoop Summit | canada.com

Anthony Bennett to choose Kentucky, UNLV, Oregon, Washington, or Florida in May | CollegeBasketballTalk

TheSpec - Halton three-peats at Spectator Classic

Chilliwack Progress - Unity Christian wants provincials in Chilliwack

Coaches voted for split during AGM last month

Morgan, Solomon new prep recruits as ‘Birds undergo complete roster overhaul in two seasons | The Province

Maple Ridge News - Pitt Meadows coach Rich Goulet inducted into Basketball B.C. hall of fame

Kamloops This Week - Local product Daly among TRU recruits

UDPATE: InsideHalton Article: Boney MVP at Spectator Classic

UPDATE: Anthony Bennett to Choose by Early May

UPDATE: Big shout to our colleague Carl Berman at Netscouts for this look on the Nike Hoop Summit ... NetScouts Basketball » World Team Thwarts USA Comeback to Win 2012 Nike Hoop Summit

UPDATE: CANADA’S WIGGINS AND CHINA’S WANG LEAD WORLD SELECT TEAM TO HISTORIC WIN OVER USA AT NIKE HOOP SUMMIT | Canada Basketball

UPDATE: Andre Arruda-Welch commits to University of Manitoba Bisons After Break Out season! - northpolehoops.com

UPDATE: Kristjan Lamont commits to the University of Winnipeg Wesmen! - northpolehoops.com

Next up are some CIS stories ...

A must read story for any Canadian basketball fan right here ... Legendary coach calls for CIS improvement - Queen's Journal

And is looks like Dave is going overseas, at least for this summer ... Smart Move for GB Under-20s

Canada’s Dave Smart Named GB U20 Coach — Hoopsfix.com

A conversation with a Ram: Jordon Gauthier | The Eyeopener

Marauder duo defines teammates

UPDATE: I nice mention of Lancers' coach Chantall Vallee ... Jarvis: Good hiring pays off

UDPATE: CIS : Humbert named Saskatchewan Huskies interim women's basketball head coach

Here we have a nice CCAA tidbit for you ...

Emery to receive Martyn Memorial Trophy for basketball - The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA

UPDATE: Deux bonnes saisons en une pour Guillaume Turpin - Basketball - Abitibi Express - Vallée-de-l'Or/Amos-région

And here are a couple of stories from the Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League event in PEI ...

UPDATED: Mustangs earn split on opening day - Sports - The Guardian

Ontario wins wheelchair hoops title - Basketball - The Guardian