{"id":277019,"date":"2022-05-25T19:49:24","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T17:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/?p=277019"},"modified":"2022-05-25T19:49:24","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T17:49:24","slug":"shai-gilgeous-alexander-jamal-murray-among-14-players-to-represent-canada-until-paris-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportando.basketball\/en\/shai-gilgeous-alexander-jamal-murray-among-14-players-to-represent-canada-until-paris-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Jamal Murray among 14 players to represent Canada until Paris 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canada Basketball and the Senior Men\u2019s National Team program revealed Tuesday the summer core roster ahead of the upcoming third window of the\u00a0FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifier<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fourteen of the country\u2019s top players from across the NBA, NCAA and international leagues have committed to representing Canada between now and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.<\/p>\n

Each player has agreed to a three-year commitment with the Senior Men\u2019s National Team.\u00a0 This group of players is complementary to the winter core roster, who previously played for Canada during the opening two windows of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifiers in November and February. To further develop system consistency and cohesion, rosters for all upcoming Senior Men\u2019s FIBA competitions will be composed of core players from both the summer and winter pools to ultimately give the program the best chance to qualify for the upcoming World Cup and Olympics.\u00a0 Should a player be unavailable to play, their attendance at training camp is expected.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe true value of chemistry, camaraderie and continuity cannot be overlooked when building any team,\u201d said Nick Nurse, Head Coach, Senior Men\u2019s National Team.\u00a0 \u201cBy assembling committed core groups of players and staff to represent Canada over the next several years, we firmly believe will position this program for sustained success, both now and in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAdditionally, I\u2019d like to recognize my assistant coaches, Nate Bjorkgren and Nathaniel Mitchell, for the vital role they both played through the first two windows of the Qualifiers,\u201d said Nurse.\u00a0 \u201cThe consistency we\u2019ve been speaking about extends beyond just the players and across all aspects of the program, including our coaching and support staffs, as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Canada Basketball, in partnership with the Canadian Elite Basketball League, also\u00a0announced Tuesday<\/a>\u00a0that Hamilton will host a Canada Day FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifiers matchup against Dominican Republic.\u00a0 As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be Canada\u2019s first game on home soil in over two years since February 2020 when the FIBA AmeriCup 2022 Qualifiers took place in Oshawa, Ont.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhile having the opportunity to pull on the Canada jersey is always a special experience for any player, but having the chance to represent your country at home in front of friends, family and fans is a feeling unlike any other,\u201d said Rowan Barrett, General Manager \/ Executive Vice-President, Senior Men’s Program.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cHamilton has a long basketball history and has tremendous basketball programs and fans that support the game,\u201d said Barrett.\u00a0 \u201cHamilton is also home to a number of athletes within our national team programs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Canada used just 15 players across the first two FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifiers windows, including nine players who appeared on both rosters.<\/p>\n

Canada is in Group C for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifiers and will face the Dominican Republic, US Virgin Islands and Bahamas.\u00a0 Canada remains undefeated with a 4-0 record through the first two windows of the competition.<\/p>\n

Eighty national teams will play games across six qualifying windows to secure their place among the 30 teams who will join hosts Japan and the Philippines in the 32-team edition of FIBA’s flagship event.<\/p>\n

In the Americas region, 16 teams will face off over two rounds with the three best teams from each group, and the fourth-placed team qualifying for the FIBA Basketball 2023 World Cup.\u00a0 For additional information on the format of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifiers,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, set to take place from August 25 to September 10, 2023, will see the Group Phase take place in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. The Final Phase will follow in the Philippines capital city of Manila.<\/p>\n

Canada is currently ranked 18th in the\u00a0FIBA World Ranking presented by Nike<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Senior Men\u2019s National Team Summer Core<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nickeil Alexander-Walker<\/p>\n

RJ Barrett<\/p>\n

Khem Birch<\/p>\n

Oshae Brissett<\/p>\n

Dillon Brooks<\/p>\n

Luguentz Dort<\/p>\n

Zach Edey<\/p>\n

Melvin Ejim<\/p>\n

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/p>\n

Cory Joseph<\/p>\n

Jamal Murray<\/p>\n

Kelly Olynyk<\/p>\n

Kevin Pangos<\/p>\n

Dwight Powell<\/p>\n

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Our \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\udfc0 summer core of 1\ufe0f\u20e34\ufe0f\u20e3 players are ready to roll.<\/p>\n

Who are you most excited to see back in the \ud83d\udd34 and \u26aa\ufe0f?<\/p>\n

Click here for the list: https:\/\/t.co\/eRxkS1E03G<\/a>#FIBAWC<\/a> #WinForCanada<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6dMpwMJ9k5<\/a><\/p>\n

— Canada Basketball (@CanBball) May 24, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n