After two dominant wins versus France and Lebanon followed by Tuesday’s 101-75 victory over Latvia (box score), Canada has dreams of a title push at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. With the latest win, the Canadians clinched first place in Group H and advanced to the tournament’s second round for the first time since 1998.
As a standout defender, versatile Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks continues to bring energy and leadership to Canada’s squad as it looks to achieve unprecedented World Cup success. On Tuesday, Brooks had 6 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals as the starter at small forward. The Canadians were +12 in his 23 minutes played.
Brooks is among a handful of established NBA players on Canada’s roster, with others including Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander; New York’s RJ Barrett; Utah’s Kelly Olynyk; Minnesota’s Nickeil Alexander-Walker; and Dwight Powell of Dallas.
To this point, Canada has played its matches in Jakarta, Indonesia. Scroll on for a look at Brooks’ top World Cup photos to date.
- August 27 recap: Dillon Brooks efficient again as Canada blasts Lebanon at World Cup
- August 25 recap: Dillon Brooks helps lead Canada to epic World Cup blowout of France
Canada defeat Latvia 101-75 to clinch 1st place in a men's FIBA World Cup group for the first time in history. Undefeated, point differential of +111.
Real statements made in both the second half against France as well as today against Latvia. Bring on the next round.#FIBAWC
— Vivek Jacob (@vivekmjacob) August 29, 2023
Look at this pass from Dillon Brooks..
Really impressive assist for him out of the post double team.
pic.twitter.com/ytgEewrP7y— Bradeaux (@BradeauxNBA) August 29, 2023
