Canada has reportedly finalized its 12-man roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup according to Sportsnet’s Arash Madani.
The final cuts from the roster were wing Thomas Scrubb and guard Kenny Chery, both of whom play for teams in Europe.
Scrubb, 31, is a native of Richmond, B.C., and has averaged 7.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists through his 31 games with the senior men’s national team.
Chery, 31, is a native on Montreal, Que., and has averaged 10.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists while shooting 42.3 per cent from three-point range in his five games with the senior team.
In for the Canadians is big man Zach Edey of Purdue. The 21-year-old reigning National College Player of the Year earned some minutes in Canada’s friendly games against Germany, Spain and the Dominican Republic.
Edey’s size likely came into play in the final selection as the Canadian team is somewhat bereft of big men with no other players standing above seven feet.
Here’s a look at Canada’s final roster:
Kyle Alexander
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
RJ Barrett
Trae Bell-Haynes
Dillon Brooks
Luguentz Dort
Zach Edey
Melvin Ejim
Shai Gilgeous-Alexader
Kelly Olynyk
Dwight Powell
Philip Scrubb
They’ll kick off the FIBA World Cup on Friday with a matchup against France and big man Rudy Gobert. You can watch the game at 9:00 a.m. ET / 6:00 a.m. PT on Sportsnet or SN NOW.
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