Basketball Canada recently officially announced the 12-man roster for the men's basketball team that will be traveling to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The roster brings together the elite forces of Canadian basketball, including some players who have already made a name for themselves in the NBA.
Here's the complete 12-man roster:Alexander Walker Barrett Burch Dillon Dot Ejim Alexander Lyles Jamal Murray Nembhard Olynyk Dwight Powell
In this team, Olynyk has been named captain and he will be tasked with leading the team in their quest for success in the Olympics. Unfortunately, two highly anticipated stars, Andrew Wiggins and Zac Eddy, will not be traveling with the team. Wiggins has withdrawn due to a medical decision, while Zac Eddy has said he will focus on the upcoming NBA season.
In the upcoming Olympic group stage, Canada will be in Group A with Australia, Greece and Spain. It's certainly a challenging grouping, and every game will be a challenge for the
Canadian men's basketball team
A tough test of strength. Fans are looking forward to this team of NBA players to show outstanding athleticism on the international stage and win the honor for Canadian basketball.