Rana recently led Canada’s under-19 men’s team to a historic gold medal at the U19 World Cup in Cairo. It was Canada’s first ever gold medal at a World Cup FIBA competition. Roy Rana has been named head coach of Canada’s men’s basketball team for the upcoming FIBA Americup 2017 and Canada’s first World Cup 2019 qualifying matches. “I look forward to building on the incredible momentum of this summer and continue to play my part in building a special experience of success at the senior men’s national team level.”Jay Triano will continue to serve as head coach of the senior men’s national team program and will travel with the team to Argentina for the AmeriCup from Aug. 25 to Sept. 3. Canada will face Bahamas, Dominican Republic and the United States Virgin Islands in Group D. Canada opens against Bahamas in Halifax on Nov. 24.

Source: thestar August 09, 2017 21:56 UTC