One way Canada Basketball can avoid more Olympic disappointment? Focus on the grassroots

Canada Basketball arrived at the Paris Olympics with legitimate hopes of three medals. It left with none. In the days since, plenty of blame has been assigned. But if Canada Basketball wants to make good on its vast podium potential moving forward, it should start by reinforcing its commitment at the grassroots.

One way Canada Basketball can avoid more Olympic disappointment? Focus on the grassroots
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Canada Basketball arrived at the Paris Olympics with legitimate hopes of three medals. It left with none. In the days since, plenty of blame has been assigned. But if Canada Basketball wants to make good on its vast podium potential moving forward, it should start by reinforcing its commitment at the grassroots.