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Michael Grange: Nate Bjorkgren and Nate Mitchell are back on the Raptors bench after coaching Canada at FIBA World Cup qualifying in Dominican Republic this past week. Had a 6 am flight out of Santa Domingo, connected through Newark and made it to Scotiabank Arena for pre-game warm-ups.

1 week ago – via Twitter michaelgrange

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Josh Lewenberg: Nick Nurse is delegating Canada coaching duties to a couple of his assistants for upcoming qualifier windows. Nate Bjorkgren will coach during the Nov/Feb FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers, with Nate Mitchell as his asst. Mitchell will take over for the FIBA AmeriCup next summer

2 months ago – via Twitter JLew1050

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Canada, Coaching, Nate Bjorkgren, Nick Nurse, World Cup

Doug Smith: Glen Grunwald, who led an era of unprecedented growth in the game, stepping down as Canada Basketball CEO, to be replaced by Michael Bartlett. Former Raptors and Knicks GM will stay on in a consulting role.

3 months ago – via Twitter SmithRaps

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Canada, FIBA, Glen Grunwald

Doug Smith: His contributions over 3 years set the organization on an upward arc in both the development of the sport and the national teams programs. Known him for 25-plus years and he’s one of the good ones, no question about it.

3 months ago – via Twitter SmithRaps

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Canada, FIBA, Glen Grunwald

Eric Koreen: On conference call, Canada Basketball says Glen Grunwald will stay on in an advisory role through Paris 2024, on a part-time basis.

3 months ago – via Twitter ekoreen

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Canada, FIBA, Glen Grunwald

Lu Dort’s schedule didn’t allow time for “anything stupid,” as he described it. Early-morning trips to school and late-night returns from practice bookended Dort’s days growing up in Montreal-Nord — a northeastern borough that runs alongside the Riviere des Prairies in Canada’s second-largest city. “Sometimes Montreal Nord can be kind of tough,” said Dort, whose brand of defense exudes toughness. Dort was recognized Friday for his inspirational journey from Montreal-Nord to the NBA.

3 months ago – via Joe Mussatto @ The Oklahoman

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The 22-year-old Thunder guard, set to enter his third season, received a medal of honor from the Quebec National Assembly. It was presented to him at his former high school by assembly member Paule Robitaille. Raptors forward Chris Boucher, who also grew up in Montreal-Nord, received the same medal alongside Dort. The medal is given to Quebec public figures for their “career work and social commitment,” according to the national assembly.

3 months ago – via Joe Mussatto @ The Oklahoman

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