Canada has revealed its roster of 12 players for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup, featuring an impressive lineup of seven NBA players.
The final decision by coach Jordi Fernandez was to exclude Kenny Chery and Thomas Scrubb from the list of travelers.
“With this team, we’ve assembled a group of players we believe can compete with any team in the world. Every time we step on the court, I know they will proudly represent Canada. I sincerely hope our fans will support them; we have the opportunity to do something special for the country,” emphasized Jordi Fernandez.
With hopes of medaling at the @FIBAWC, @shai talks about @CanBball talented roster! ๐จ๐ฆ
— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) August 16, 2023
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Canada’s roster for the FIBA Basketball World Cup includes: Trae Bell-Haynes, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dwight Powell, R.J. Barrett, Zach Edey, Kyle Alexander, Melvin Ejim, Philiph Scrubb, Dillon Brooks, and Kelly Olynyk.
Canada will compete in Group H against the national teams of France (August 25th), Lebanon (August 27th), and Latvia (August 29th).
This will mark Canada’s 15th participation in the World Championships, with their highest historical placement being sixth place (in 1978 and 1982).
The Canadian team will kick off their participation in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup from Jakarta, Indonesia. With an assembly of NBA talents, they are ready to showcase their skills on the global stage and vie for a strong finish in the tournament.