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Apr 8, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Leonard Miller and Kyshawn George headline Canada’s 14-man roster for the 2025 FIBA Men’s AmeriCup training camp in Toronto

May 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) watches a shot against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) in the fourth quarter during game one of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the 2024–25 NBA MVP, becoming the second Canadian to win the award after Steve Nash. He led the NBA in scoring and powered the Thunder to a league-best 68-14 record and the top defense in the league

Jul 30, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Germany head coach Gordie Fin Herbert talks to his team during the game against Brazil in men’s basketball group B play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images

Canada Basketball has reportedly named Gordie Herbert as the new senior men's national basketball coach following the departure of Jordi Fernandez

Feb 22, 2025; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) shoots the ball against St. Mary's Gaels forward Luke Barrett (33) in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Ryan Nembhard, Will Riley, and Emanuel Sharp headline the list of Canadians looking to make an impact this March Madness

Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Canada guard Jamal Murray (4) looks on in the second quarter against USA in the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

A disastrous first half for Canada proved too much to overcome as the senior men's team bowed out of the Olympics with a first-round loss to France

Aug 2, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball in the second half against Spain in a men’s group A basketball game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Canada will look to clinch a spot in the Olympic semifinal with a victory over France on Tuesday: Where to Watch & What to Know

Aug 2, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada small forward RJ Barrett (9) and point guard Andrew Nembhard (19) celebrate after defeating Spain in a men’s group A basketball game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

The Canadian senior men's basketball team will be able to avoid the United States until the final thanks to a fortunate playoff draft on Saturday

Aug 2, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada point guard Andrew Nembhard (19) shoots against Spain in the first half in a men’s group A basketball game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

The Canadian basketball team will have a tricky road to the podium following a blowout victory by Germany against France on Friday afternoon

Jul 30, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada players celebrate after defeating Australia in a men's group stage basketball match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

The Canadian senior men's basketball team will take on Spain in its final group stage game Friday morning: Where to watch & why it matters

Jul 30, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada small forward Dillon Brooks (24) posts up against Australia guard Patty Mills (5) in a men's group stage basketball match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

If Canada can beat Spain on Friday morning, the senior men's basketball team should be able to avoid the United States in the playoff moving forward

Jul 30, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Dwyane Wade rubs the shoulders of Canada small forward RJ Barrett (9) against Australia in a men's group stage basketball match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Dwyane Wade has been impressed with how Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett has played through two games at the Paris Olympics

Jul 27, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada small forward Rj Barrett (9) shoots against Greece in the second half during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

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The Canadian senior men's basketball team rode another impressive effort from RJ Barrett to top the Australians with a playoff berth virtually guaranteed

Jul 27, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball against Greece in the first quarter during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

The Canadian senior men's basketball team will play a crucial game against Australia early Tuesday morning: Where to watch & what it means in group play

RJ Barrett and Dennis Schröder led the way for Canada and Germany as nine current and former Toronto Raptors players appear at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Dec 2, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

The senior Canadian men's national team is focused on improving defensively after defensive letups proved costly at the World Cup

Nov 3, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) on a drive to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Denver won 122-110. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

The Canadian senior men's national team has revealed its 20-man training camp roster ahead of the Paris Olympics this summer