Hugh McLarty
After a very lacklustre basketball career at The University of Prince Edward Island, Hugh hung up his hoop dreams and completed his diploma in Radio and Television Broadcasting at The College of Sports Media in Toronto.
Hugh is excited to bring his passion for basketball and storytelling to The Raptors Insider, and give readers his unique perspective on all things Toronto Raptors.
NBA Free Agency: The Hidden Gems
NBA free agency isn’t just about the big names and max contracts. When the market opens up on August 2nd the focus will be put …
Has the Toronto Raptors development program ruined Raptor fans?
The last seven years have been pretty sweet if you are a Toronto Raptors fan. They set franchise records, produced All-Star quality players and won …
Report: Raptors Jalen Harris dismissed from NBA for violating anti-drug policy
Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Toronto Raptors guard Jalen Harris has been “dismissed and disqualified” from the NBA as a result of violating the …
What are the Toronto Raptors bringing to their Canada Day BBQ?
There is a lot of responsibility when preparing for a barbecue. You have to have the right snacks, a reliable cook, tunes to set the …
What if the Toronto Raptors didn’t play basketball?
Photo credit: Toronto Raptors/YouTube (effects by Hugh McLarty) One of the hardest professions in the world to get into is that of a professional basketball …
Reliving some of the Toronto Raptors greatest moments in the Eastern Conference Finals
Photo credit: Claus Andersen/Getty Images As far as I know, the Toronto Raptors only have one “great” moment as a franchise in the Eastern Conference …
On This Day in Raptors History: They did it… they actually did it
Photo credit: Ben Margot/Associated Press Two years ago, way back in 2019, the Toronto Raptors would play the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of …
Anywhere But Tampa! Where The Toronto Raptors SHOULD have played
Photo credit: Associated Press One of my favourite things to say is “Hindsight is 20/20.” I don’t know the exact science behind it but it …
Summer school for the bench: Toronto Raptors Report Cards
I don’t want to disparage my fellow writers here on The Raptors Insider, but for a team who didn’t make the playoffs our grades have …
