To date, only 17 Canadian basketball players have laced up their sneakers to play in the National Basketball Association and one in the old school American Basketball Association. You may recognize some names such as Nash, Magloire, MacCulloch, Wennington, and Fox. But others players such as Crevier, Granger, Hansen, etc have repped the country in the big league. Here, exclusively from BBM, is the complete up-to-date list of Canadians and their influence on the NBA and Canadian hoops.Bobby CroftIt was 35 years ago that Boston Celtics legendary coach and GM Red Auerbach stated that Canadian Bobby Croft “was the top pro prospect in the country (USA).” Big words for a big fellah who ended up being drafted by two professional leagues, the NBA and American […]
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Making the Cut: 17 Canadians who laced them up in the NBA
To date, only 17 Canadian basketball players have laced up their sneakers to play in the National Basketball Association and one in the old school American Basketball Association. You may recognize some names such as Nash, Magloire, MacCulloch, Wennington, and Fox. But others players such as Crevier, Granger, Hansen, etc have repped the country in the big league. Here, exclusively from BBM, is the complete up-to-date list of Canadians and their influence on the NBA and Canadian hoops.Bobby CroftIt was 35 years ago that Boston Celtics legendary coach and GM Red Auerbach stated that Canadian Bobby Croft “was the top pro prospect in the country (USA).” Big words for a big fellah who ended up being drafted by two professional leagues, the NBA and American […]
BUZZING
NBA
Steve Nash’s 2005 MVP win sparked a basketball revolution, leading Canada to dominate NBA international player counts for 11 straight years.
NCAA
John Calipari departs Kentucky, leaving behind a trailblazing 15-year legacy and history of unearthing Canadian talent and launching them onto the NBA stage.
NBA
Toronto Raptors secure a homecoming for Canadian forward Kelly Olynyk in a multi-player exchange with the Utah Jazz, strengthening their roster.
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander becomes just the third Canadian to be named NBA All-Star starter.
NCAA
In a historic game honoring their greatest player, Steve Nash, the Santa Clara Broncos stunned No. 21 Gonzaga with a one-point victory.
NCAA
Get ready for an intense and exciting 2023-24 NCAA men's college basketball season with 135 Canadian players, top recruits, and potential NBA Draft picks.!
NCAA
California Golden Bears forward Fardaws Aimaq has surpassed Juan Mendez to become Canada’s all-time NCAA division I men’s college basketball career rebounds leader.
NBA
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