The first time MiKyle McIntosh was selected to play for Team Canada, the former Oregon men's basketball graduate transfer sent a photo of himself in his national team jersey to his mother.
When they traded text messages a short time later, the emotion was palpable. Her pride in his accomplishment was nearly overwhelming.
"I didn't realize the magnitude at the time," said McIntosh, who played for the Ducks in 2017-18, and has made 11 appearances playing for his country's national team. "It's a different experience. You can't really explain it."
McIntosh will be back in action for Team Canada this week in Puerto Rico.