Canada Basketball has invited 14 players to training camp for the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup, with NBA forwards Kyshawn George and Leonard Miller topping the list.
The camp opened today in Toronto as the team prepares for the tournament, scheduled for Aug. 22–31 in Nicaragua. Exhibition games are planned in Miami before the squad heads to Central America.
NBA Talent Leads the Way
George, selected 24th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, appeared in 68 games (38 starts) for the Washington Wizards last season, averaging 8.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 26.5 minutes.
Miller, a 2023 second-round pick, has played 30 games off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves over the past two seasons.
Additional Camp Invitees
Other notable names include Quincy Guerrier, Kyle Wiltjer, Nate Darling, Charles Bediako and Mfiondu Kabengele. NBA guards Shaedon Sharpe and Bennedict Mathurin are not on the roster.
Coaching Staff
Nathaniel Mitchell returns as head coach after guiding Canada to a fourth-place finish at the 2022 AmeriCup in Brazil. Ashton Smith, Shawn Swords and Patrick Tatham will serve as assistant coaches.
The final roster will be selected at the conclusion of camp and exhibition play.
Source: Hoops Rumors
