Overview
- Canada Basketball announced a 16-player roster that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with the list revealed by general manager Rowan Barrett and head coach Gordie Herbert.
- TD Coliseum in Hamilton will host Canada’s upcoming FIBA Americas qualifier games and will debut a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander–themed court at those matches.
- The roster also features NBA players Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dillon Brooks, while several other NBA names are with the team but are not expected to play.
- Gilgeous-Alexander is both an investor in TD Coliseum and a player for Canada, linking local venue investment to the national team’s bid to qualify for the FIBA World Cup 2027.
- Qualification for the 2027 World Cup depends on results in these qualifier windows, making player availability and roster depth key factors for Canada’s path forward.