Canada national men's basketball team

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Flag of Canada Canada
FIBA ranking 15
FIBA zone FIBA Americas
National federation Canada Basketball
Coach Leo Rautins
Olympic Games
Appearances Unknown
Medals (1) 1936
World Championships
Appearances Unknown
Medals None
FIBA Americas Championship
Appearances Unknown
Medals Silver: 1980, 1999
Bronze: 1984, 1988, 2001
Uniforms
 
Home jersey
Home jersey
 
Home shorts
 
Home
 
Away jersey
Away jersey
 
Away shorts
 
Away


The Canadian national men's basketball team represents Canada in international basketball competitions. The team is made of several NBA players, along with some lesser-known players at the collegiate level or playing in European leagues. The star of the team is the two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash. The team is currently coached by Leo Rautins.

Canada has won one Olympic medal in basketball - a silver medal in the 1936 Games in Berlin.

[edit] Possible Players for the 2008 Olympic Team

[edit] Past prominent members of the team

International basketball
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     Africa: FIBA AfricaAfrica Championship
     North and South America: FIBA AmericasAmericas Championship
     Asia: FIBA AsiaAsian Championship
     Europe: FIBA EuropeEurobasket
     Oceania: FIBA OceaniaOceania Championship
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