The stakes are high for the Canadian men's basketball team. A Friday loss to Brazil in the opening game of the second round has left the talented Canadian squad in need to defeat the reigning champion Spain on Sunday to stay in the tournament.
Fernandez, who also serves as an associate head coach with the Sacramento Kings, was once part of the Spanish program as an assistant coach with county's men's under-19 team.
"They wanted it a little more. Especially with the rebounding, that really hurt us," said the Oklahoma City Thunder guard. "We lose, we learn from it. On to the next one."Gilgeous-Alexander has established himself as a standout in the tournament so far, leading Canada in points-per-game with 22.3, placing sixth overall in the competition.
Canada will also look to rely on the skill and physicality of the Dallas Mavericks' Dwight Powell and Kelly Olynyk of the Utah Jazz, along with the defensive work of Houston Rockets' Dillon Brooks.
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