Canada Basketball

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Canada Basketball is a non-profit organization and the governing body for basketball in Canada ^[1]. This national federtion was founded in 1928. The organization is responsible for the selection and training of the players who compose the Men's and Women's national teams and then represent Canada in international competition, including Olympic, Pan American and FISU Games, as well as the FIBA World Championships^[2]. The current President is Dr. Robert A. Gordon, and the CEO is Wayne Parrish.

In addition to its international programs, Canada Basketball oversees programs at amateur and grassroots levels throughout Canada. Some of the influential Canada Basketball Alumni include Steve Nash, Leo Rautins, Stacey Dales, and Lars Hansen. Canada Basketball launched the Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program in September, 2007.

The Senior Men's Team is currently working towards qualifying for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.