The Canadian basketball team has completed its roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This is Canada’s first return to the Olympic arena since Sydney 2000. In 2024, Canada brings a talented squad with two spearheads, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray.
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Canadian Olympic Men’s Basketball Team Roster
As of July 27
| Name | Hometown | Team |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | Toronto, Ontario | Timberwolves |
| RJ Barrett | Mississauga, Ontario | Raptors |
| Khem Birch | Montreal, Quebec | Girona Basquet |
| Dillon Brooks | Mississauga, Ontario | Rockets |
| Luguentz Dort | Montreal, Quebec | Thunder |
| Melvin Ejim | Toronto, Ontario | Malaga Unicaja |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Hamilton, Ontario | Thunder |
| Trey Lyles | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | Kings |
| Jamal Murray | Kitchener, Ontario | Nuggets |
| Andrew Nembhard | Aurora, Ontario | Pacers |
| Kelly Olynyk | Kamloops, British Columbia | Raptors |
| Dwight Powell | Toronto, Ontario | Mavericks |
Who is the coach of the Canadian men’s basketball team?
Canada’s head coach at the 2024 Paris Olympics is Jordi Fernandez. He is currently the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. Fernandez became Canada’s coach ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup and led the team to a bronze medal in the tournament.
| Name | Role |
| Jordi Fernandez | Head Coach |
| Nate Bjorkgren | Assistant Coach |
| Nathaniel Mitchell | Assistant Coach |
| Boniface N’Dong | Assistant Coach |
| Rowan Barrett | Team Management |
Canada’s past Olympic achievements
| Year | City | Achievements |
| 1936 | Berlin | Silver |
| 1948 | London | Rank 9 |
| 1952 | Helsinki | Rank 9 |
| 1956 | Melbourne | Rank 9 |
| 1964 | Tokyo | Rank 9 |
| 1976 | Montreal | Rank 4 |
| 1980 | Moscow | Withdrew |
| 1984 | Los Angeles | Rank 4 |
| 1988 | Seoul | Rank 6 |
| 2000 | Sydney | Rank 7 |
| 2024 | Paris | – |
Canada’s schedule for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Canada opens its Olympic journey against Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece. They will then take on Australia and Spain.
| Day | Hour | Match |
| 28/07 | 02:00 | Canada vs Greece |
| 30/07 | 18:30 | Canada vs Australia |
| 02/08 | 22:15 | Canada vs Spain |
SEE MORE: Paris 2024 Olympic Basketball Schedule: Latest Results Update
