Canada easily won its opening game over Jamaica in the FIBA Americas Tournament. Top 4 teams from the tournament qualify for next year`s World Championships.
http://www.tsn.ca/nba/story/?id=430819
Pretty sad we`re currently ranked 26 by FIBA, one back of basketball powerhouse Lebanon. Hopefully a strong showing at this tournament and the injection of young NBA players will have us climbing the rankings quickly.