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Team Information
Canada Men's National Basketball Team News
Canada Men's National Basketball Team Bio
Canada’s basketball international team apart from NBA represents the country in international competitions. With the combination of skilled players, and coaches, the team is well known in the world of basketball. The basketball teamin Canada is governed by the national governing body.
Canada Basketball oversees the development and progress of the men's national team. Committed to excellence, the organization emphasizes the growth of basketball at the grassroots level while nurturing professional talent for international competitions. The governing body therefore provides all necessary resources for the players like grounds, training, and coaching staff.
Moreover, most of the team’s players playing in the NBA has benefited the country in their competitions. This partnership fosters talent, increases exposure, and builds robust development programs, laying a solid foundation for the national team.
1. Steve Nash: Steve Nash is a Canadian basketball legend and two-time NBA MVP. Known for his precise passing and strategic play. He was known to play at the point guard position. Thereafter his contribution did not stop as he started training the players as the coach of the team.
2. Rick Fox: Rick Fox is also a former Canadian basketball player. Fox played twice for the international team in 1990 and 1994 in FIBA World Championships. Rick also played for Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers from 1991 - 2004 in the NBA.
3. Jamal Murray: A rising star, Murray's explosive scoring ability has been a key asset for Canada in recent years. He is a player for the Denver Nuggets from 2016. Jamal Murray suffered from the injury lately but has made a strong comeback, and won the championship with the Denver Nuggets.
4. Andrew Wiggins: An emerging superstar in the Canadian basketball team is Andrew Wiggins. He participated in 2010 FIBA Under-17 and 2012 FIBA Americas Under 18 championship. Wiggins started playing for Canada’s national team in 2015, and then the qualification tournament of 2016 Summer Olympics.
In 2020, Wiggins was a part of the national team and averaged 21.7 points with 6 rebounds. Andrew Wiggins is a rising star for Canada and is a key player to watch in FIBA World Cup 2023.
5. Bill Wennington: Bill Wennington was an exceptional player to watch in the 1990s who was a part of Canada’s national basketball team. Wennington represented Canada in the 1984 Olympics and also World University Games in 1983. Also the team won the tournament.
Later in 1993, Bill Wennington was also a part of Canada's national team. The Canadian team narrowly missed to qualify for the tournament in the same Olympics.
Head Coach
As of the writing of this article, the head coach of the Canadian men's national basketball team is Jordi Fernandez. He was announced the head coach on June 18th 2023. Before Jordi, Nick Nurse was the head coach of the team. Jordi has the experience of the NBA and the FIBA championship, so he will help the team to get FIBA Championship of 2023. His expertise will be vital in steering Canada's national team to new heights.
History
Canada’s basketball team was first introduced in 1923. Team has always been a competitor at the global stage, but is still in the search of their first international championship. In the Berlin Olympics 1936, the team won their first Silver medal, therefore after that they finished fourth in 1976 and 1984.
Over the years, the team has seen highs and lows, continually evolving with the times. And the team has won 2 silver and 4 bronze medals till date.
Canada got the talented Steve Nash to their team who helped the nation to put their place on the basketball map. Participation in FIBA tournaments and Olympic games has been crucial in the team's development.
Rosters
| Player | Age |
| Kyle Alexander | 26 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 24 |
| RJ Barret | 23 |
| Trae Bell-Haynes | 27 |
| Oshae Brissett | 25 |
| Dillon Brooks | 27 |
| LuGuentz Dort | 24 |
| Zach Edey | 20 |
| Melvin Ejim | 31 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 24 |
| Cory Joseph | 31 |
| Kelly Olynyk | 31 |
| Kevin Pangos | 29 |
| Dwight Powell | 31 |
| Kassius Robertson | 28 |
| Philip Scrubb | 30 |
| Thomas Scrubb | 31 |
Record - Last 10 years
Summer Olympics
| Year | Position |
| 2012 | Did not Qualify |
| 2016 | Did not Qualify |
| 2020 | Did not Qualify |
FIBA World Cup
| Year | Position |
| 2014 | Did not Qualify |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2023 | Qualified |
FIBA AmeriCup
| Year | Position |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 3 (Bronze) |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2022 | 4 |
CommonWealth Games
2018: Silver
Championships
Though the Canadian men's basketball team has not won a significant global title since their silver medal in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Apart from this, the team has also won two silvers in FIBA AMeriCup (1980 and 1990). They have been a consistent presence in international competitions.
Canada's youth teams have also performed remarkably, winning gold at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup in 2017. This success at the youth level underscores the country's investment in nurturing basketball talent.
FAQs
A. Canada's basketball team has been represented by renowned players like Steve Nash, Rick Fox, Jamal Murray, Andrew Wiggins, and Bill Wennington.
A. Canada has won one silver in OLympics and two silvers in the FIBA AmeriCup.
A. Canada Basketball is the national governing body for basketball in Canada.
A. With the new players like Jamal Murray who recently has won the NBA championship for Denver Nuggets, the chances are high for Canada to be at the top of the teams.
A. There is only 1 NBA team in Canada (the Toronto Raptors).
A. With a strong influx of talent in recent years, the future of Canadian basketball looks promising. Success at the youth level, including gold at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup in 2017, further showcases the country's commitment to nurturing basketball talent.
