A lot has changed and I mean a lot. An all-star non NBA team was once upon a time a far fetched dream has now translated into what would be a weak lineup.
In just under a decade, this team has built a pipeline of about 24 quality players. 17 of them are connected to NBA teams and seven others are quality Europe players.
Here is the official list that was released last week:
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Guard, Toronto (New Orleans Pelicans).
- R.J. Barrett, Guard, Mississauga, Ont. (New York Knicks).
- Aaron Best, Guard, Scarborough, Ont. (Riesen Ludwigsburg — Germany).
- Khem Birch, Centre, Montreal (Orlando Magic).
- Chris Boucher, Centre, Montreal (Toronto Raptors).
- Oshae Brissett, Forward, Mississauga, Ont. (Syracuse Orange — NCAA).
- Dillon Brooks, Forward, Mississauga, Ont. (Memphis Grizzlies).
- Brandon Clarke, Centre, Vancouvern (Memphis Grizzlies).
- Aaron Doornekamp, Forward, Napanee, Ont. (Valencia Basket — Spain).
- Luguentz Dort, Guard, Montreal (Oklahoma City Thunder).
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Guard, Hamilton (Oklahoma City Thunder).
- Melvin Ejim, Forward, Toronto (BC UNICS — Russia).
- Brady Heslip, Guard, Burlington, Ont. (Istanbul BBSK — Turkey).
- Cory Joseph, Guard, Toronto (Sacramento Kings).
- Mfiondu Kabengele, Forward, Burlington, Ont. (Los Angeles Clippers).
- Naz Mitrou-Long, Guard, Mississauga, Ont. (Salt Lake City Stars —G League).
- Trey Lyles, Forward, Saskatoon (San Antonio Spurs).
- Jamal Murray, Guard, Kitchener, Ont. (Denver Nuggets).
- Andrew Nembhard, Guard, Aurora, Ont. (Florida Gators — NCAA).
- Kelly Olynyk, Forward, Kamloops, B.C. (Miami Heat).
- Kevin Pangos, Guard, (Newmarket, Ont. (FC Barcelona Basketball — Spain).
- Dwight Powell, Forward, Toronto (Dallas Mavericks).
- Phil Scrubb, Guard, Richmond, B.C. (Zenit Saint Petersburg — Russia).
- Thomas Scrubb, Forward, Richmond, B.C. (Openjobmetis Varese — Italy).
- Marial Shayok, Forward, Ottawa (Philadelphia 76ers).
- Andy Rautins, Guard, (Syracuse, N.Y. (Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul — Turkey).
- Nik Stauskas, Guard, Mississauga, Ont. (Cleveland Cavaliers).
- Tristan Thompson, Centre, Brampton, Ont. (Cleveland Cavaliers).
- Kyle Wiltjer, Forward, Portland, Ore. (Unicaja Malaga — Spain).
Lets start with the big news after the announcement which is that Tristan Thompson is out and that brings the list down to 28. Here is who I'm picking for the World Cup roster.
I have picked three Non NBA players but I feel like this gives Canada the best chance to win to defend against Lithuania's tall shooters. If Patty Mills plays for Australia, I don't think we have a chance of beating them.
The key for Canada will be to box out and to limit their turnovers. These will be grown mam on a college sized floor. Almost everyone can knock down the three point shot. Canada will need to win with composure and maturity.
Here is my Final roster:
| Pos. | Starting 5 | Bench 2 | Bench 3 | Inactive | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Dwight Powell | Brandon Clarke | |||||||
| PF | Kelly Olynyk | Melvin Ejim | |||||||
| SF | R. J. Barrett | Dillon Brooks | |||||||
| SG | Jamal Murray | Nik Stauskas |
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| PG | Cory Joseph | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Kevin Pangos |
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