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Kendall said he was pleased with the way San Antonio Spurs first round pick Cory Joseph has handled himself since joining the team — and not just in terms of adapting to the increased physicality. “I’ve been most impressed with his attitude, not having a sense of entitlement (from being a first round selection),” Kendall said of the Pickering native, who turned 20 on Saturday. “He understands guys have been here (a while), he’s got to prove himself before he gets that respect. He has to earn it to a certain extent so that’s what I’ve been most surprised (about). It’s nice to see that.” Toronto Sun

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Canada is trying to avoid missing three straight Olympics for the first time. The team made the world championships last year for the first time since 2002 in part by defeating the favoured Dominican Republic at the last FIBA Americas tournament. “I’m sure they will have revenge on their mind,” Kendall said of the Dominican squad, which features NBA players Al Horford, Francisco Garcia and Charlie Villanueva and is coached by Kentucky’s John Calipari. Argentina and Puerto Rico traditionally are strong opponents as well. Brazil will be without its NBA players Leandro Barbosa, Nene and Anderson Varejao, while Joseph’s future San Antonio teammate Tiago Splitter is questionable due to an injury. Toronto Sun

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After his first practice with the senior team on Friday, Joseph said how excited he was to be taking part and explained why he was playing. “I hadn’t played in a while, college was a long time ago, (it’s been) a couple months where I haven’t played a game so it’s just good to get out here,” Joseph said. “Playing for your country is an honour and (the Spurs) know that.” Toronto Sun

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Cory Joseph, a first-round pick at this year’s NBA draft, has announced he will join the squad ahead of the FIBA Americas men’s championship in Argentina. “It’s an honour to play for your country and I’m excited to get on the floor and represent Canada as best as I can,” said Joseph, who was taken 29th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in June. “I know we have a young, great group, with Joel (Anthony), (Carl) English and (Andy) Rautins coming in. Toronto Star

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The Canadian men’s national basketball team got an infusion of talent Wednesday. Cory Joseph, a first-round pick at this year’s NBA draft, has announced he will join the squad ahead of the FIBA Americas men’s championship in Argentina. “It’s an honour to play for your country and I’m excited to get on the floor and represent Canada as best as I can,” said Joseph, who was taken 29th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in June. “I know we have a young, great group, with Joel (Anthony), (Carl) English and (Andy) Rautins coming in. Toronto Star

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A deal is currently in the last stages to ensure that Cory Joseph will join the Canadian Team at Ryerson University (Toronto) for training camp Joseph is familiar with National program and has played in two world championships, 2007 and 2009. Tristan Thompson, Canada's highest ever selected NBA player will take the summer off to rest his body. Canada/Canadian Basketball

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Manu Ginobili: Spursfans, need info on Cory Joseph. I'm not on the computer now. Position, size, age, college, strenghts... Thx!!! Twitter

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Ryan Feldman: Source: Cavs workout today- Marcus Morris was most impressive, Chris Singleton wasn't very good. Diante Garrett got the best of Cory Joseph. Twitter

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The Pistons held their first big workout of the year on Wednesday. Cleveland State's Norris Cole, Malcolm Lee, Andrew Goudelock, Cory Joseph, Kalin Lucas and Andrew Albicy all participated. Keep an eye out for Cole. He's been really rising on a number of draft boards. Not only has he tested out as one of the best athletes in the draft, but he really looked like he belonged out there with the other, more highly-rated point guards in the draft. When you look at his body of work in college over the past couple of years, there's a lot to be impressed with. He could be a sleeper first-round selection. ESPN.com

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Ryan Feldman: OKC Thunder hosted a draft workout today w/ Andrew Goudelock, Lavoy Allen, Nolan Smith, Josh Selby + Cory Joseph. Twitter

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Ryan Feldman: The Houston Rockets hosted a draft workout today w/ Marcus and Markieff Morris, Tristan Thompson, Nolan Smith, Cory Joseph + Nikola Vucevic. Twitter

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Chad Ford: Pistons had Norris Cole, Malcolm Lee, Andrew Goudelock, Cory Joseph, Kalin Lucas & Andrew Albicy in today. Cole & Lee stood out I'm told. Twitter

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Ryan Feldman: Texas's Cory Joseph signed with Rich Paul of CAA, a source told TheHoopsReport.com. Twitter

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Following weeks of pull-outs by high profile prospects which left general managers with high lottery picks cursing their luck, a handful of players — including Ontario natives Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph — decided on Sunday to close the book on their NCAA careers in search of NBA glory. Though a strong argument could be made that the duo would have been served well by returning to the Texas Longhorns to play with a national title contender, it is hard to fault them for going pro. Thompson, the 6-foot-9 big man from Brampton with the relentless motor is considered a near lock to become the highest-drafted Canadian ever. Victoria’s Steve Nash was selected 15th in the 1996 draft. Toronto Sun

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Sources who attended the workouts told ESPN Insider that the NBDL's Jamine Peterson, Kentucky's DeAndre Liggins, Texas' Cory Joseph and Iowa State's Diante Garrett looked good at the workout Saturday. ESPN.com

Draft, DeAndre Liggins, Cory Joseph, Jamine Peterson, Diante Garrett 

Of the group, Joseph's decision might make the most sense. One source close to the player told ESPN Insider on Sunday night that a team promised to draft him in the early second round. Although the source wasn't 100 percent clear which team it was, a little more digging revealed that the Cleveland Cavaliers were the team that seemed to be the highest on Joseph. The Cavs own the 31st pick in the draft, which is the the first pick of the second round. ESPN.com

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Jeff Goodman: Texas' Cory Joseph staying in the NBA Draft, sources told FOXSports.com. Twitter

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The combine is jointly conducted by the Nets, Knicks and Rockets. Many sure-bet first rounders declined invitations while others, such as Boston College point guard Reggie Jackson withdrew. "Very rough decision. Right now, it's 50-50. It could go either way," said Joseph. "I've got to sit with my mom and make my decision [today]. Everyone has their opinion but everyone is telling me to do what's best for me." New York Post

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Joseph described himself as "a guy who will try to do whatever it takes to win, whether it's taking a charge, passing distributing the ball, knocking down open threes. People describe me as someone who works hard gets out there and is able to shoot." Peterson went to Providence from Brooklyn's Boys and Girls High. He was dismissed from the team for "violation of team rules." According to an article on hoopsreport.com, Peterson was asked to show recruits a good time and may have shown them too good of a time with a female friend. So he played in Greece, ended up in the D-League with New Mexico and automatically became eligible for the draft. "Basically, I'm showing [NBA brass] that I'm not baggage," said Peterson who has an agent. "I'm not worried [about the past]. I don't know what the outcome of the situation is going to be. I've just got to move on and move forward." New York Post

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The Sun has learned his longtime teammate Cory Joseph of Pickering, Ont. and their AAU teammate Olu Ashaolu of Toronto and Louisiana Tech. will also declare, barring a last-minute change of heart. Joseph and Ashaolu will do so without an agent, leaving the door open to an NCAA return. Thompson is considered a potential lottery pick while Joseph and Ashaolu are likely second round selections at best. Toronto Sun

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