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Canada defeats New Zealand to enter FIBA OQT Finals
Canada defeated New Zealand, 78-72 to enter the Finals of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament led by Cory Joseph with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Tristan Thompson with a double-double for Team Canada – 13 points and 10 rebounds
FIBA OQT Manila Day 1 Results and Day 2 Schedule
2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament Manila Day 1 Results
Game 1: Canada defeated Senegal, 77-69
Top Scorer: Cory Joseph – 21 points
Game 2: France defeated Philippines, 93-84
Top Scorer: Nando de Colo – 27 points
Tristan Thompson to play for Canada in FIBA OQT
According to reports, Tristan Thompson will play for Team Canada in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila this July 5-10, 2016. Thompson was not included in the previous announcement of the Team Canada Player Pool.
Team Canada Player Pool for FIBA OQT
NBA Players Andrew Wiggins (Minnesota Timberwolves) and Tristan Thompson (Cleveland Cavaliers) will not join Canada in the FIBA OQT Manila. Canada will be led by Cory Joseph (Toronto Raptors), Joel Anthony (Detroit Pistons) and Tyler Ennis (Milwaukee Bucks).
Team Canada Player Pool for 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament
-Shai Alexander – 6’4 (Hamilton Heights Christian Academy)
-Joel Anthony – 6’9 (Detroit Pistons)