Hokie ClubJAKARTA, Indonesia – Former Virginia Tech men's basketball standout Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Canada finished atop Group H at the FIBA World Cup Tuesday by defeating Latvia, 101-75. Alexander-Walker totaled 14 points fueled by four 3-pointers in the group stage finale.
This is the first time Canada has ever finished in first place after a group stage and advances to the second round with an undefeated 3-0 record and with a staggering +111 point differential over three victories. Alexander-Walker's cousin, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, had a game-high 27 points to go with six rebounds and six assists. He scored 16 points in the third quarter as Canada broke the game open after a slow start and went on to outscore Latvia 58-33 in the second half.
Canada finished the game shooting 50% from the floor and 41% (16-39) from three while outrebounding Latvia, 44-31, including 17-8 on the offensive glass.
The Canadians will now have two days off before beginning the second round on Friday, opponent to be determined.