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We have Nash, Wiggins, Olynyk, Stauskas,Thompson and a lot more in Canadian Content

We have Steve Nash calling "unselfish Kobe" Magic-like, Tristan Thompson making strides from last season, Andrew Wiggins and the idea of the Raps tanking for him, NMSU's Tyrone Watson is in some hot water and lots of CIS new and more in Canadian Content ...

By rbala Jan 30, 2013, 8:15am EST

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First we start off with some pro looks ...

Nash is reaching on this one but OK ... SLAM ONLINE | " Unselfish Kobe Bryant Reminds Steve Nash of Magic Johnson

LAKERS FYI: Steve Nash should hear it from Suns' fans - latimes.com

A nice story here from our man Ryan McNeill on Tristan and his growth as a player ... McNeill on Cavaliers: Thompson progressing - sportsnet.ca

DurhamRegion Article: Pickering's Papa Oppong drops in 29 to lead Oshawa Power over Montreal

Rainmen battle inconsistency | The Chronicle Herald

Check this quick hit on Carl English from FIBA ... http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/news/lateNews/p/newsid/54766/arti.html

Now for the NC-Double-Eh stories ...

Some stuff here o Kelly ... Kamloops This Week - Kamloops kid enjoying breakout season

And some stuff on Stauskas ... Canadian has become the big shooter for Michigan - The Globe and Mail

This is a bit of a shocker especially with the "not sure if Dallin's on the same page" comment ... Utah basketball: Bachynski to take indefinite break from competition | The Salt Lake Tribune

This is definitely not a good story ... NMSU Basketball player named as suspect in Las Cruces fight (Graphic Images) | KDBC | Local 4 News

Witness speaks out about fight involving NMSU basketball player | KTSM News Channel 9 | News, Weather and Sports | El Paso, Las Cruces, Juarez

Here are a few high school things for you ...

If you know someone looking to get some exposure at the high school level, our peoples at NorthPole Hoops have an event for you next month ... NPH Ontario Showcase Prospect List + Schedule Released! - northpolehoops.com

Andrew Wiggins outshines the competition in Cincy | The Kentucky Kernel

This talk has now hit the mainstream but it really should be shut down ... Should the Raptors tank for Andrew Wiggins? | Basketball | CBC Sports

Canadian Big Man Kasongo Wants to Be Next Amar’e | ZagsBlog.com

Chilliwack Progress - Grizzly basketball star commits to Cascades

Warriors win third straight

Peace Arch News - White Rock Christian Warriors win third straight tournament

Now for some CIS stuff ...

You can check out the Top Ten for the men here and the women here.

Cougars' Paul Gareau shooting out the lights

'Pack in middle of frantic playoff race | Local Sports | Kamloops Daily News

Cougars' Lindsay Ledingham reaches a career milestone

Langley Times - Back-to-back wins for Spartans women's team