The under-23 Canadian men's basketball team achieved their first win of Globl Jam 2025 by defeating Georgetown 65-62. Coach Dave Smart emphasized their goal of being the toughest team and noted the physicality displayed during the game. Canada effectively utilized second-chance points, with players Elias Ralph and Michael Nwoko contributing to the offensive rebounding effort. Nwoko had a standout performance with 12 points, while TJ Hurley helped by scoring critical baskets, allowing Canada to maintain their lead after the first quarter.
Our goal was to try to be the toughest team, and last night we didn't feel we were the toughest team. Today, no doubt we were the toughest team.
I thought we threw the first punch, and I thought we dictated on the ball. In general, we were physical in the right way; they didn't come off ball screens comfortably.
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