Canada begins second round of FIBA World Cup qualifying
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Canada opens the second round of FIBA World Cup qualifying this week. The training camp roster features Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Lu Dort, and Kelly Olynyk, who is returning after not participating earlier this summer. Notable absences include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, RJ Barrett, Dillon Brooks, and Andrew Nembhard. Canada aims to build on its performance as the qualifying continues.
- •Canada opens Round 2 of FIBA World Cup qualifying this week.
- •Nickeil Alexander-Walker leads the training camp roster.
- •Lu Dort and Kelly Olynyk are among the selected players.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and others are absent for this window.
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