Basketball

Canada is going to the FIBA World Cup. Kassius Robertson’s 16-point performance helped Canada’s men’s basketball team beat Venezuela 94-56 on Thursday to clinch a berth in next summer’s major international tournament. “It’s obviously a good feeling,” said Thomas Scrubb, who finished with 12 points and four assists, and has travelled across the Americas for…

Pro basketball is back in the Maritimes with the tip-off of the Eastern Canadian Basketball League. The league comprises six teams spread throughout Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. In Saint John, the Union kicked off their inaugural season against the Bathurst Bears Friday night with a 98-85 decision in front of nearly…

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray will not suit up for Canada in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, Canada Basketball announced on Wednesday. Murray, who attended Canada’s training camp earlier this month in Toronto, stated that, after consulting with his team and medical staff, it was decided that he needed additional recovery following the season. “When…

Ten months after Canada’s national men’s basketball team last took to the court in FIBA AmeriCup qualifying action, they’re set to do it all over again next week. This time, however, it will feature a foray into Saskatchewan for the first time with SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon set to host a pair of games for…