I was able to catch up with Elias Sbiet, Director of Recruiting at NorthPoleHoops a Canadian national scouting service and asked him about the state of Canadian Basketball as a whole and specifically about Duke target Charles Bediako.
Dukeblogger:
I think a lot of Americans were surprise to see such huge fan support for the Raptors during their playoff run? That had to be awesome to get that type of exposure with all of the basketball world watching and for them to bring home the ultimate prize.
Elias Sbiet:
Oh, no doubt man, it's really helped pick up the momentum.