Canada secured a spot in the FIBA men’s AmeriCup semifinals after a dominant 94-56 victory over Colombia in Managua, Nicaragua. Leonard Miller set the tone early with 12 points in the first quarter, helping Canada establish a 28-15 lead. Kyshawn George contributed 18 points on 6-for-8 shooting, along with six rebounds and five assists. Miller recorded 14 points and a game-high nine rebounds.
Key contributions from Kyle Wiltjer and Charles Bediako off the bench, totaling 20 points and 13 rebounds, boosted Canada’s bench output to a significant 51-14 advantage. Trae Bell-Haynes topped the game with six assists. Head coach Nathaniel Mitchell praised his team’s discipline and ball movement, emphasizing their professionalism and teamwork. Canada’s 25 assists on 33 made field goals showcased their cohesion.
Next, Canada will meet Argentina in the semifinals on Saturday at 8:10 p.m. ET. Coach Mitchell acknowledged Argentina as a well-coached and disciplined team with strong guards and physical bigs. He highlighted the need to disrupt Argentina’s rhythm and expressed respect for their opponents, anticipating a challenging but eagerly awaited matchup.