Canada Basketball Releases National Team Roster

Canada Basketball logoCanada Basketball has announced the 2014 Senior National Team Roster that will travel to Europe for 11 games in 15 days, in preparation for next summer’s Olympic qualifier.

Key names such as Andrew Wiggins, Nik Stauskas, Anthony Bennett, Tristan Thompson and Tyler Ennis will not be making the trip, as Canada Basketball was unable to spend fundraising money on insuring NBA contracts for lower-stakes games, according to the National Post.

Team Canada departed to Europe on July 22, with the exhibition tour from July 24 to August 12.

2014 Canadian Senior National Team

 

Name Position Hometown
Jordan Bachynski Centre Calgary, AB.
Jordan Baker Forward Edmonton, AB.
Junior Cadougan Guard Toronto, Ont.
Melvin Ejim Forward Toronto, Ont.
Carl English Guard St. John’s, Nfld.
Brady Heslip Guard Burlington, Ont.
Cory Joseph Guard Toronto, Ont.
Owen Klassen Forward Kingston, Ont.
Andrew Nicholson Forward Mississauga, Ont.
Kelly Olynyk Forward Kamloops, B.C.
Dwight Powell Forward Toronto, Ont.
Robert Sacre Centre North Vancouver, B.C
Philip Scrubb Guard Richmond, B.C.
Thomas Scrubb Guard Richmond, B.C.
Jevohn Shepherd Guard Toronto, Ont.

 

2014 Senior Men’s National Team Coaching Staff

Name Position
Jay Triano Head Coach
Dave Smart Assistant Coach
Phil Handy Assistant Coach
Greg Francis Assistant Coach

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