State of the Union. Team Canada Basketball. (FIBA Americas Aug.31-Sep.15)

[Patman]

So we're pretty much a lock for the Olympics in 2016?

No. If Brazil doesn't make it to the Finals (which they probably won't), all it takes is one upset loss in the semis. And if we end up playing Mexico in the semis, it will be VERY interesting. I wouldn't be surprised if we get hosed by the refs.

We'd still have a chance to get in through the last-chance tourney, but the competition will likely be even tougher there, with possibly some big-name countries who are just not healthy or lacking best-player participation this summer.

[frumble]

So we're pretty much a lock for the Olympics in 2016?

No. If Brazil doesn't make it to the Finals (which they probably won't), all it takes is one upset loss in the semis. And if we end up playing Mexico in the semis, it will be VERY interesting. I wouldn't be surprised if we get hosed by the refs.

We'd still have a chance to get in through the last-chance tourney, but the competition will likely be even tougher there, with possibly some big-name countries who are just not healthy or lacking best-player participation this summer.

Agree. Even if we roll through the round-robin, in a sudden death semi against a decent team like PR, Argentina, or Mexico, anything can happen. No matter what the matchups are, I think no team would be more than a 60/40 bet to get through to finals.

[Mr.Raptorsingh]

If y'all will kindly let me know if the homie Joseph goes HAM, I'd greatly appreciate it.

[Undefeated]

Ready to see what kind of sets Triano has

[Son Goku 25]

It starts at 3:30 pm right?

[bokbok]

they said during pregame teams are ribbing on canada for having extra security. lol

[teamLeiweke]

Leo Rautins is calling the game?

Ugh. Guess I'm forced to watch another basketball game on mute.....

[Potential]

Time to watch the future duo of the Raptors Corey and Wiggins

[Clutch0z24]

Get a ring and i bring it home like im cory jo. Ready too see how he does here leggo

[Undefeated]

Nothing new they start off with their Motion O

[Undefeated]

Nice re-screen action to free up CoJo

[teamLeiweke]

These team Canada jerseys (white with red trim and black font) are eerily similar to the new Raptors jerseys.

I feel like I'm watching a Raptors v Nets game lol

[TheWire]

These team Canada jerseys (white with red trim and black font) are eerily similar to the new Raptors jerseys.

I feel like I'm watching a Raptors v Nets game lol

especially with the theater lights too lol

[Clutch0z24]

Scola throwin this game for the Raptor fans

[Undefeated]

Stauskas off to a good start

[Son Goku 25]

lol 2 air balls by scola

[orbesnet]

can't watch, says i need to sign in... wtf

[aminiaturebuddha]

Stauskas off to a good start

If Stauskas is on his game and can regain some of his Michigan form, this team becomes very hard to stop.

[Potential]

WIGGINS TOO STRONG

[Son Goku 25]

Nochioni reminds me of Colan jello lol talking about toughness