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U16 MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM FINAL TRAINING CAMP TIPS-OFF MAY 28
Young squad prepares for U16 FIBA Americas in Argentina
TORONTO, ON – The U16 Men’s National Team will hold its final training camp in preparation for U16 FIBA Americas in Bahia Blanca, Argentina from June 10-14. Head Coach, Dave DeAveiro will gather his 14-man squad in Toronto, Ont. at Humber College – North Campus from May 28-June 4.
The U16 team will compete in the FIBA Americas competition, which serves as a qualifier for the 2016 FIBA World Championships.
DeAveiro, a native of Toronto, returns for his fourth year coaching the U16/U17 age-group team. He is joined by assistants Michael Meeks (Canada Basketball) and James Derouin (University of Ottawa), as well as apprentice coach Nicky Davis (Sheridan College).
A full team and staff roster below. Additional inquiries can be directed to bwilliams@basketball.ca
2015 Cadet Team Roster
ATHLETE NAME POSITION HOMETOWN CLUB
Barrett Jr, Rowan - Wing - Mississauga - REDA/Brampton Warriors/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
Bediako, Jaden - Forward - Brampton - Team Breakdown/Brampton Warriors/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
Brazdeikis, Ignas - Wing - Oakville - Oakville Venom/CIA Bounce/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
Carr, Marcus - PG - Woodbridge - Northern Kings
Courtney, Liam - Forward - Cambridge - REDA/Waterloo Wolverines/Canada Elite
Djuricic, Danilo - Forward - Brampton - CIA Bounce/Team Tyler Ennis
Kabongo, Jonathan - PG - Toronto - CIA Bounce/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
Kirkwood, Noah - Wing - Kanata - Ottawa Next Level
Llewellyn, Jaelin - PG - Mississauga - Oakville/CIA Bounce/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand Team
Nembhard, Andrew - PG - Aurora - Vaughan Panthers/ Brampton Warriors/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
Shephard, Grant - Forward - Kelowna - Junior Heat
Shittu, Simisola - Wing - Burlington - REDA/CIA Bounce/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
John, Brandon - Forward - Brantford - CIA Bounce/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
Saunders, Keshaun - Wing - Brampton - Oakville Venom/CIA Bounce/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
NAME POSITION
Dave DeAveiro Head Coach
James Derouin Assistant Coach
Nicky Davis Assistant Coach
Michael Meeks Assistant Coach
Mary Lancette Therapist
Chris Cheng Manager
Mark Leung Doctor
U16 FIBA Americas – Bahia Blanca, Argentina
OPPONENT TIME (EST)
Venezuela 12:45 p.m.
Mexico 5:15 p.m.
Argentina 7:30 p.m.
U16 MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM FINAL TRAINING CAMP TIPS-OFF MAY 28
Young squad prepares for U16 FIBA Americas in Argentina
TORONTO, ON – The U16 Men’s National Team will hold its final training camp in preparation for U16 FIBA Americas in Bahia Blanca, Argentina from June 10-14. Head Coach, Dave DeAveiro will gather his 14-man squad in Toronto, Ont. at Humber College – North Campus from May 28-June 4.
The U16 team will compete in the FIBA Americas competition, which serves as a qualifier for the 2016 FIBA World Championships.
DeAveiro, a native of Toronto, returns for his fourth year coaching the U16/U17 age-group team. He is joined by assistants Michael Meeks (Canada Basketball) and James Derouin (University of Ottawa), as well as apprentice coach Nicky Davis (Sheridan College).
A full team and staff roster below. Additional inquiries can be directed to bwilliams@basketball.ca
2015 Cadet Team Roster
ATHLETE NAME POSITION HOMETOWN CLUB
Barrett Jr, Rowan - Wing - Mississauga - REDA/Brampton Warriors/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
Bediako, Jaden - Forward - Brampton - Team Breakdown/Brampton Warriors/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
Brazdeikis, Ignas - Wing - Oakville - Oakville Venom/CIA Bounce/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
Carr, Marcus - PG - Woodbridge - Northern Kings
Courtney, Liam - Forward - Cambridge - REDA/Waterloo Wolverines/Canada Elite
Djuricic, Danilo - Forward - Brampton - CIA Bounce/Team Tyler Ennis
Kabongo, Jonathan - PG - Toronto - CIA Bounce/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
Kirkwood, Noah - Wing - Kanata - Ottawa Next Level
Llewellyn, Jaelin - PG - Mississauga - Oakville/CIA Bounce/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand Team
Nembhard, Andrew - PG - Aurora - Vaughan Panthers/ Brampton Warriors/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
Shephard, Grant - Forward - Kelowna - Junior Heat
Shittu, Simisola - Wing - Burlington - REDA/CIA Bounce/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
John, Brandon - Forward - Brantford - CIA Bounce/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
Saunders, Keshaun - Wing - Brampton - Oakville Venom/CIA Bounce/Tyler Ennis Jordan Brand
NAME POSITION
Dave DeAveiro Head Coach
James Derouin Assistant Coach
Nicky Davis Assistant Coach
Michael Meeks Assistant Coach
Mary Lancette Therapist
Chris Cheng Manager
Mark Leung Doctor
U16 FIBA Americas – Bahia Blanca, Argentina
OPPONENT TIME (EST)
Venezuela 12:45 p.m.
Mexico 5:15 p.m.
Argentina 7:30 p.m.