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OT: Andrew Wiggins Discussion Thread 

Post#1 » by Rhettmatic » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:00 pm

http://www.bellmediapr.ca/Network/TSN/P ... s-Jayhawks

Canada’s own Andrew Wiggins is one of college basketball’s top prospects, and he takes centre stage on TSN this season as the network delivers complete coverage of every Kansas Jayhawks game – all the way to NCAA® MARCH MADNESS®.

Canadian hoops fans can follow Wiggins and his nationally-ranked Kansas Jayhawks every week throughout the regular season, beginning on Friday, Nov. 8. The majority of games will air live with some having same-day coverage on TSN platforms (see below for November broadcast schedule, and visit TSN.ca for the full broadcast schedule as it becomes available).

“As the top prospect in basketball and now a Sports Illustrated cover star, the excitement surrounding Andrew Wiggins is soaring,” said Shawn Redmond, Vice-President of Programming, TSN. “We are thrilled to bring Andrew to Canadian fans as he takes flight in the NCAA, the place where the next generation of NBA greats make their debut on the national stage.”


TSN’s November broadcast schedule for Andrew Wiggins and the Kansas Jayhawks is as follows:

Friday, Nov. 8

Kansas vs. Louisiana Monroe at 9:30 p.m. ET on TSN2

Tuesday, Nov. 12

Kansas vs. Duke at 9:30 p.m. ET on TSN2

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Kansas vs. Iona at 8 p.m. ET on TSN2

Friday, Nov. 22

Kansas vs. Towson at 9:30 p.m. ET on TSN2

Thursday, Nov. 28

Kansas vs. Wake Forest at 3:30 p.m. ET on TSN2


More info at the link.

EDIT: Might as well make this the thread for Andrew Wiggins discussion this season. Please don't start other threads to break him down -- we can watch and chat about his games here.
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Re: TSN to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#2 » by Mr.Raptorsingh » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:02 pm

Isn't there an exhibition game tonight for Wiggins?
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Re: TSN to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#3 » by TheGoodDoctor » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:04 pm

LMAO if this isn't pushing the issue I dunno what is.

Great that we get a chance to really watch to see how he's developing and have weekly meltdowns about needing to tank for him.
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Re: TSN to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#4 » by BballFever1 » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:05 pm

Darn, its on TSN2! I thought it was going to be on TSN!
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Post#5 » by UnderdogRaptors » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:06 pm

lol most the games are on TSN2 smh
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Re: TSN to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#6 » by kidr1211 » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:07 pm

Cleveland did something similar for lebron in his senior year, and the cavs went on to get the #1 pick :wink:
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Re: TSN to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#7 » by TheDoctor » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:07 pm

Well, that's one of our owners understanding what potential this situation has.

I was going to laugh, then cry, if his games were on TSN while Raptors were on TSN2.
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Re: TSN to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#8 » by J-Roc » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:07 pm

Hmm, the ownership of the lone Canadian team is making Andrew Wiggins their poster boy. lol

The good news is that TSN does push their properties, so even with their hockey mad schedule, they'll be going deep into basketball coverage this season.
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Re: TSN to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#9 » by LittleOzzy » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:07 pm

Wow the kid has a ton of pressure on him this year.

So glad TSN/TSN2 is picking up the games.
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Re: TSN to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#10 » by Rhettmatic » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:08 pm

TheDoctor wrote:Well, that's one of our owners understanding what potential this situation has.


Interesting point.

Sorry for those upset by the TSN/TSN2 distinction. I'll update the thread title.
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Re: TSN to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#11 » by T-d0t » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:10 pm

is it only TSN2 or are they going to be showing some games on TSN?
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Re: TSN/TSN2 to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#12 » by artsncrafts » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:10 pm

I am interested in watching college this year only because there are so many good players. I will watch wiggins on tsn fo sho
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Re: TSN/TSN2 to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#13 » by almatic » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:11 pm

This is actually pleasantly surprising & crazy news lol.

For all of the hours that Andrew Wiggins is on TV, TSN won't be playing a hockey game or curling match or have old guys discuss the most recent "lower body injury" from a skeptical hit for hours & trying to guess the length of suspension.

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Re: TSN/TSN2 to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#14 » by Reg00 » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:16 pm

Yeah, this will certainly help the basketball/Raptor brand in Canada.

I still think a Wiggins/Olynyk SF/PF tandem in Boston could be the best thing for Team Canada basketball.
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Re: TSN to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#15 » by Rhettmatic » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:18 pm

T-d0t wrote:is it only TSN2 or are they going to be showing some games on TSN?


Inconclusive. They've only posted November so far.

But given that the Raptors are usually relegated to TSN2 I imagine the same will apply here.
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Re: TSN/TSN2 to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#16 » by EH15 » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:19 pm

TSN is owned by Bell. Bell is a part owner of MLSE. The tank begins.
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Re: TSN/TSN2 to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#17 » by EH15 » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:19 pm

No, but this is cool. Wanted to catch his games without streaming so this works.
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Re: TSN/TSN2 to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#18 » by CeltsfanSinceBirth » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:24 pm

Great news. I wonder if they'll air all of of Wiggins' games next year after the Celtics draft him? Maybe I can cancel my League Pass subscription. I won't even be mad if they're all on TSN2. :P
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Re: TSN/TSN2 to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#19 » by DG88 » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:31 pm

Now this is awesome thanks Rhett was hoping they'd do this. I have both TSN and TSN2 so it works for me.
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Re: TSN/TSN2 to air all of Andrew Wiggins' games this year 

Post#20 » by SharoneWright » Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:32 pm

As a Jayhawk fan for more than 20 years, I can't tell you how perfect this all is!

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