Canada Rumors

Josh Lewenberg: Steve Nash, the NBA’s 2nd ever Canadian head coach: “I’m proud of all the growth that the national team program and basketball in general has had in Canada, in large part due to the Raptors. Just to be a part of that fabric is important to me and a source of pride.”

3 weeks ago – via Twitter JLew1050

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The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that Patrick Ewing Jr. has been named lead assistant coach. Ewing Jr. was a second round NBA draft pick of the Sacramento Kings in 2008 out of Georgetown University. The eldest son of NBA Hall of Famer, Patrick Ewing, he has served in several roles at Georgetown since 2015 working with the Hoyas both on and off the court.

3 weeks ago – via Canadian Elite Basketball League

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Eric Koreen: Canada Basketball was fined about $227,000 for not showing up to the earlier qualifier. Nurse backs the decisions by CB, made because of player safety, and is disappointed by FIBA’s decision. Looks forward to being able to play.

1 month ago – via Twitter ekoreen

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The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that former New York Knicks guard, national team member, and Syracuse University star Andy Rautins has been named assistant general manager of the club.

3 months ago – via Ottawa Blackjacks

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Andrew Wiggins not sure about Olympics

Andrew Wiggins and Jamal Murray, two of Canada’s best players in the NBA, were less outspoken when asked this week about Olympic participation given a shorter-than-usual turnaround from the end of the NBA season. “I don’t know,” said Wiggins, a small forward for the Golden State Warriors. “I’m going to cross that bridge when I get to it.”

3 months ago – via NBCSports.com

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Connor Letourneau: Andrew Wiggins on whether he’ll play in the 2021 Olympics if Canada qualifies: “I don’t know. I’m going to cross that bridge when I get to it.”

3 months ago – via Twitter Con_Chron

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Storyline: Olympics

Drew Hill: Dillon Brooks said 100% he would play for Canada in the Olympics in 2021.

3 months ago – via Twitter DrewHill_DM

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Storyline: Olympic Games

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