Team Canada Roster: Meet the Biggest Threat to Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup
While the United States is widely acknowledged as the dominant force in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, it’s worth noting that Canada presents a formidable challenge.
At present, Team USA (-105) is the frontrunner to clinch the tournament victory, according to DraftKings. However, Canada (+400) follows closely with the second-best odds. The subsequent projections feature Slovenia (+900) and Australia (+900), placing them in line after the two North American teams.
Under the guidance of their newly appointed head coach Jordi Hernandez, Canada’s roster boasts a lineup of several NBA players, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder.
Team Canada Roster: Meet the Biggest Threat to Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup
While Canada’s roster currently encompasses 14 players, only 13 will make the trip to Germany for the commencement of scrimmages later this week. There’s optimism that Nuggets guard Jamal Murray might rejoin the roster before Canada’s exhibition match against Spain on August 17.
Team Canada Roster: Meet the Biggest Threat to Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup
Formally kicking off the tournament against France on August 25, here are the anticipated players who will be taking the court for Canada:
1 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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TEAM: Thunder
HEIGHT: 6-foot-6
POSITION:Â Guard
Team Canada Roster: Meet the Biggest Threat to Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup
2 RJ Barrett
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TEAM: Knicks
HEIGHT: 6-foot-6
POSITION:Â Guard
Team Canada Roster: Meet the Biggest Threat to Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup
3 Dillon Brooks
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TEAM: Rockets
HEIGHT: 6-foot-7
POSITION:Â Forward
4 Lu Dort
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TEAM: Thunder
HEIGHT: 6-foot-3
POSITION:Â Guard
5 Nickeil Alexander-Walker
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TEAM: Timberwolves
HEIGHT: 6-foot-5
POSITION: Guard