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Nembhard brothers among Gonzaga alumni named to Canada national team pool

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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Summary

Andrew and Ryan Nembhard, along with Kelly Olynyk and Kyle Wiltjer, have been named to Canada's men's national basketball team player pool ahead of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying games in July. The team will be coached by Gordon Herbert. Andrew Nembhard, coming off a successful NBA season with the Indiana Pacers, previously competed for Canada in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Ryan Nembhard, who recently joined the Dallas Mavericks, may make his senior national team debut next month. Canada will play qualifying games against Puerto Rico and Jamaica in Hamilton, Ontario, next month.

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By the Numbers

•Canada's player pool features 23 players, including former Gonzaga stars.
•Andrew Nembhard posted career-high averages for the Pacers this past season.
•Ryan Nembhard may debut with Canada's senior team next month.
•Canada's qualifiers are scheduled for July 3 and July 6 in Hamilton.
•Olynyk is coming off an NBA Finals appearance with the Spurs.

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Nembhard brothers among Gonzaga quartet named to Canada player pool

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Jun. 1—A quartet of former Gonzaga players will be part of the Canadian men's national team player pool ahead of 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying games taking place next month in Hamilton, Ontario. Brothers Andrew and Ryan Nembhard were named to the 23-player pool that also includes Kelly Olynyk, Kyle Wiltjer and a handful of Canadian NBA players. The team will be coached by Gordon Herbert, a ...
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