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Raptors head coach Nick Nurse ‘100 per cent’ committed to Canada’s push for Olympic spot

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse says he is “100 per cent” committed to coaching Canada’s men’s basketball team when it continues its push for a spot at next year’s Tokyo Olympics.

Nurse stated his commitment to the men’s program today in a conference call with reporters.

Canada was set to take part in a last-chance qualification tournament this summer in Victoria, but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canada Basketball president and chief executive officer Glen Grunwald said FIBA has given assurances that Victoria will remain as host when the tournament takes place next year.