Canada beats Argentina in World Cup qualifying
VICTORIA — Putting up nearly 100 points against a basketball powerhouse may have come as a shock to most hoop fans, but not to Canadian forward Kelly Olynyk.
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Olynyk lead Canada past Argentina in World Cup qualifier in Victoria
Canada's national men's basketball team responded to a solid test in defeating world No. 7 Argentina 99-87 at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, B.C., on Thursday night.
Canada's men's basketball team is back on the road to the Olympics
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Canada welcomes Argentina in men's basketball World Cup qualifier Thursday in Victoria
The last time Canada's men's basketball team travelled to Victoria, the trip ended in deep disappointment.
6 NBAers, including Gilgeous-Alexander, set to play on Canada's World Cup qualifying roster
On paper, Canada's men's basketball can take one small step toward the 2024 Paris Olympics over the next week.
Canada routs U.S. Virgin Islands in basketball World Cup qualifier
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, United States — Kassius Robertson hit eight three-pointers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also had 24 points and Canada cruised to an easy 113-67 win over the U.S. Virgin Islands on Monday to improve to 6-0 in World Cup basketball qualifying.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Robertson help Canada rout U.S. Virgin Islands at World Cup qualifier
Kassius Robertson hit eight three-pointers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also had 24 points and Canada cruised to an easy 113-67 win over the U.S. Virgin Islands on Monday to improve to 6-0 in World Cup basketball qualifying.
Gilgeous-Alexander dominates to lead Canada over Dominican Republic
HAMILTON — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drilled a silky smooth three-pointer late in the third quarter Friday, and then flashed three fingers to the delighted crowd.