Tag: FIBA
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USA beats Canada in FIBA AmeriCup semifinal

Photo by FIBA Jacob Smith What a difference setting the opening tone can make. In this case, for the USA, it carried them throughout and put them in a position in the fourth where they could defend their lead until the final buzzer. In a thrilling ending, USA took the 67-63 victory and advanced to…
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Canada takes down tournament hosts in AmeriCup

Photo by FIBA Jacob Smith The Canadian Women’s National Team started their 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup journey on Sunday night when they went up against the hosts in Mexico. Canada came away with a 83-57 convincing victory, and names up and down the roster shined. Let’s start with who opened up the game for the…
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Canada Defeats Dominican Republic 95-75 in World Cup Qualifier

Jacob Smith The Canadian Senior Men’s National Team defeated the Dominican Republic 95-75 on Friday Night in a 2023 FIBA World Cup Olympic Qualifier game. Canada moves to 5-0 in Group C with the Dominican at 3-2. Canada started the first quarter from the perimeter making three of their first four baskets from outside. A Shai Gilgeous-Alezander…
