Two former Gonzaga men’s basketball standouts are one step closer to competing for a gold medal side-by-side this summer at the Olympic Games in Paris. Per an a
Two former Gonzaga men’s basketball standouts are one step closer to competing for a gold medal side-by-side this summer at the Olympic Games in Paris.
As expected, Team Canada is loaded with NBA talent: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , Jamal Murray , Lu Dort , Dillon Brooks and Dwight Powell were among the 13 pros selected for training camp. After taking home the bronze over Team USA at the FIBA World Cup last summer, the Canadians have put themselves in position to claim their second-ever medal in basketball since the 1936 Olympic Games.
“It was strange last year when we played Kelly,” Few said. “It was strange, you know, you’re rooting for him but then obviously you want to win the game really really bad. And then obviously with Andrew on now … it’ll be even stranger. But again we just got to win that game.” “Kelly’s had an incredible career,” Few said. “He’s done what he does best, man. He’s just a really really smart, tough, really good basketball player and that’s why he fits in great everywhere.
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