While the Raptors stole most of the headlines in Toronto this summer due to the teams flurry of roster moves, it was the Canadian National Team that stole the hearts of basketball fans. When the team left for Puerto Rico few fans cared about the team but once they returned with a third place finish in the FIBA America’s Tournament the team was the talk of the country.

One of the many men behind the scenes responsible for assembling the team, Maurizio Gherardini, took some time to talk with Hoops Addict about what the plans are for the team leading up to the World Championships next summer.

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