Canada beats Japan to clinch a spot in World Cup Quarter Final
After losing to the Olympic silver-medalists in February, Canada proved they have come a long way in a short period of time under new head coach Victor Lapena.
After losing to the Olympic silver-medalists in February, Canada proved they have come a long way in a short period of time under new head coach Victor Lapena.
Canada improves to 2-0 in the World Cup, with a clash against 8th ranked Japan next.
Canada got their revenge on Serbia after losing to them at the Olympics, and it was a preview of what the Canadians are capable of going forward.
A new coach mixing youth and veterans in his first competition with the team means fans should be excited but expectations should be tempered.
From veterans Kia Nurse and Nathalie Achonwa to youngsters Laeticia Amihere and Taya Hanson, Canada will try to compete as they navigate a transition period within the team.
From Dalano Banton’s jumper to Team Canada’s World Ranking to the steps the program still needs to take to win.
Canada finished fourth in the AmeriCup but might officially boast the second deepest pool of talent in the world.
Canada will face Team USA in the Bronze medal game on Sunday.
On Canada Basketball, and why the US might not be the example we should most closely follow.
Canada will play for a medal at the AmeriCup.
Canada overcomes a 16-point deficit to defeat Colombia and advance to the AmeriCup quarterfinals.
Canada Basketball bet on the nation's basketball depth in this tournament, and it paid off with a win over Uruguay.