WHAT: Join Canada Basketball on Tuesday for an exciting partnership announcement at Real Sports to unveil a new front of jersey partner for both the Senior Men’s and Women’s National Teams.  Media are invited to attend the press conference with an opportunity to speak with representatives from both organizations following the conclusion of the event. Further program details available by request under embargo. 

WHO:

Michael Bartlett, President & CEO, Canada Basketball

Kia Nurse, Senior Women’s National Team

Nick Nurse, Head Coach, Senior Men’s National Team

Nate Bjorkgren, Associate Head Coach, Senior Men’s National Team

Víctor Lapeña, Head Coach, Senior Women’s National Team

Steve Baur, Assistant Coach, Senior Women’s National Team

Rowan Barrett, General Manager / Executive Vice-President, Senior Men’s Program

Denise Dignard, General Manager / Executive Vice-President, Women’s High Performance

Additional Canada Basketball players, alumni, and coaching staff will be in attendance 

WHEN:          

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

1:30-1:45 p.m. ET:   Arrival, media check-in

2:00 p.m. ET:           Remarks from spokespeople

2:25 p.m. ET:           Photo / b-roll opportunity

2:30 p.m. ET:           Opportunities for interviews with spokespeople

WHERE:        

Real Sports – Moon Room (2nd floor)

15 York St

Toronto, ON

M5J 2Z2

Media must RSVP to Matt Walker (mwalker@basketball.ca) by 12 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 21

Media Contact:Matt Walker, Canada Basketball, mwalker@basketball.ca