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