It’s an exciting time for fans of the Canadian National Men’s Basketball program, as Canadian talent in the sport is growing at a quick pace. After a few disappointing results at previous tournaments, including the most recent narrow miss of a ticket to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, hopes are high this summer for the team.
Last year, it was announced that a whole roster of top Canadian talent had committed to the team for both the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. That commitment included their head coach Nick Nurse at the time, but Nurse stepped down from his position on the national team just a few months ago due to his new position as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.