Canada's result at WC an improvement, but frustrating nonetheless - Sportsnet.ca

How to judge Canada’s showing at the FIBA World Cup, which wrapped up with an 82-76 loss to a competitive German team in Shanghai on Monday, dropping Canada’s record to 2-3 in the 32-team competition? Well, in the very big picture, it’s an improvement. Canada won two games at a global competition for the first time since the Olympics in 2000 and its first game since the World Cup in 2002. It finished 21st out of 32 teams, compared to 22nd out of 24 at their last worlds in 2010.

The group that was in China was a collection of solid pros – had they shot better than 9-of-39 from three they would likely have won and come home 3-2, and likely finished in 17th or 18th place – but against the top teams, they needed a little extra and didn’t have it. “But Cory, Kehm, Kelly – they are ready to play because they’re older, they’ve been through it, they’re established.

“It really comes down to bad timing and our guys are stupid young,” said George. “Next summer is in July and they’ll all be in.” Barrett responded: “I don’t have a plan to resign at this point. We’ll be going home and looking at what we’re doing. What we’ve seen is something that is going on across the world and in the Americas this a challenge that every team buoyed by NBA players is dealing with.”

michaelgrange This article is so flawed. It pretends to hold leadership accountable, but no mention of Wayne Parrish and Glen Grunwald or former CanBBall honchos (Parrish, Michelle O'Keefe & Nash) who really created this mess? Leadership starts at the top, not 2 rungs down with Barrett.

michaelgrange Great article!

michaelgrange Great article Michael 👍👍

michaelgrange Those that went worked hard and represented us well but the fact Iran, Nigeria, Japan make it to 2020 and we haven’t should be an embarrassment to Canadian Basketball!

michaelgrange Some of your best work and the best total landscape of what is going on with CanBball right now. OneLegacySports Mike George was spot on too.

michaelgrange Nice work!

michaelgrange No chance of advancing with our top players staying home. Hopefully this will change.

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