We’ve talked before about how we think Canada should emerge as one of the better international teams because so many solid players have emerged up north lately.
Canada goes to the World Cup with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the loathsome Dillon Brooks, Lu Dort, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kelly Olynyk, Dwight Powell, Purdue’s Zach Edey and former Duke star RJ Barrett, among others.
And in Canada’s opening game against France, the Canadians perhaps demonstrated why they should be seen as a rising star in basketball.
France, you may remember, has been pretty good for a long time now and is currently ranked #5 internationally.