(Edmonton, AB) – Canada Basketball’s Senior Women’s National Team has announced the roster that will take on No. 7 Brazil in a three-game exhibition series.
“We are excited to take on a strong opponent to begin our preparation for the FIBA World Championships,” said Lisa Thomaidis. “Every player at our training camp has shown tremendous heart and determination, and I am excited to see what we can do against a talented team like Brazil.”
Canada will play against Brazil at the Saville Centre, in Edmonton, Alberta on June 26, 27 and 28.
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Name |
Position |
Height |
Hometown |
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Miranda Ayim |
Forward | 6’2″ | London, ON |
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Krysten Boogaard |
Centre |
6’5″ | Regina, SK |
|
Nirra Fields |
Guard | 5’7″ |
Montreal, QC |
|
Kim Gaucher |
Guard |
5’11” |
Mission, BC |
|
Ruth Hamblin |
Centre | 6’6″ | Houston, BC |
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Miah-Marie Langlois |
Guard | 5’7″ |
Windsor, ON |
|
Lizanne Murphy |
Forward | 6’0 | Montreal, QC |
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Kia Nurse |
Guard | 5’10” | Hamilton, ON |
|
Courtnay Pilypaitis |
Guard |
6’0″ |
Orleans, ON |
|
Katherine Plouffe |
Forward |
6’3″ |
Edmonton, AB |
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Michelle Plouffe |
Forward |
6’3″ | Edmonton, AB |
|
Karly Roser |
Guard |
5’9″ | Hamilton, ON |
|
Kendel Ross |
Forward |
5’11” |
Sarnia, ON |
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Tamara Tatham |
Forward |
6’0″ |
Brampton, ON |
|
Shona Thorburn |
Guard |
5’9″ |
Hamilton, ON |
|
Jamie Weisner |
Guard |
5’9″ |
Clarkston, WA
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Courtesy Canada Basketball
Drew Ebanks
