Canada Basketball’s AmeriCup camp at the Raptors OVO Training Centre marks a deliberate, long‑term rebuild toward the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Kyshawn George, Montreal‑raised and a Washington rookie, is chasing a broader role with Canada by showing commitment and readiness rather than demanding a spot. The camp blends rising NBA players with seasoned Canada veterans, signaling depth is as important as top talent for the long qualification path.

Leonard Miller, Nate Darling, and Mfiondu Kabengele are among the youngest NBA names in camp, joined by veterans such as Trae Bell‑Haynes, Kyle Wiltjer, and Thomas Kennedy. Rowan Barrett and the staff are balancing immediate help for November windows with building a pipeline that can grow through 2026 and beyond, even as leadership reshapes the coaching staff with Jama Mahlalela, Scott Morrison, and Nathaniel Mitchell taking a larger role while Gordie Herbert guides through a later return.

The overarching plan hinges on sustained development, coaching growth, and the ability to leverage a deep pool to sustain Canadian contention in 2027 and 2028, ensuring the nation stays competitive across multiple global events.