Canada Basketball unveiled its 24-man player pool for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers on Monday, with reigning National Basketball Association MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set to lead a star-studded roster.
Aaliyah Edwards scored a game-high 22 points and added 15 rebounds as Canada dropped a 66-62 decision to Japan on Sunday at the FIBA women’s basketball World Cup qualifying tournament.
Shay Colley led the way with 13 points, while Aaliyah Edwards had 11 points and 15 rebounds as Canada’s women’s basketball team cruised past Argentina 75-41 in FIBA women’s World Cup qualifying action on Saturday.
Bridget Carleton scored a game-high 24 points as Canada erased a 19-point deficit, but ultimately fell 71-69 to Turkey in the FIBA women’s World Cup qualifying opener Wednesday.
Trae Bell-Haynes had 17 points, 10 assists and five rebounds to lead the Canadian men’s basketball team in a 94-88 win over the Bahamas in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying Monday.
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