NBA champ Jamal Murray headlines Canada's extended roster for FIBA Men's World Cup
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Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray headlines Canada's extended senior men's basketball team roster.
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray headlines Canada's extended senior men's basketball team roster.
Canada Basketball unveiled the lineup on Thursday night ahead of the FIBA Men's Basketball World Cup.
Murray will be joined by several other NBAers on Canada's team.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder will join Murray in Canada's backcourt.
Swingmen Nickeil Alexander-Walker of the Minnesota Timberwolves and RJ Barrett of the New York Knicks were also named to the roster.
The Men's Basketball World Cup is scheduled Aug. 25 to Sept. 10.
The group stage will take place in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, with the final stage to follow in the Philippines capital city of Manila.
