Giannis Antetokounmpo will understandably grab the bulk of the attention from Wednesday’s international play, but another Milwaukee Bucks youngster made an important contribution to his national team too.
Hours before Giannis and Greece took to the floor in their qualifying tournament in Turin, Italy, it was the turn of Canada and Tyler Ennis in Manilla, Philippines.
Having picked up a win in their opening group game against Turkey on Tuesday, the Canadians entered their matchup with Senegal assured of a spot in the semi-finals, but eager to win to emerge from their group as a top seed.