NBA Championship-winning coach Nick Nurse will be heading to Australia in August after being named as Canada's new head coach.
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Nurse led the Toronto Raptors to this season's NBA Championship - the franchise's maiden title.
The 51-year-old will now lead Team Canada into battle against the Boomers in Perth on August 15 and 16, as well as matches against New Zealand (August 20 and 21) and the US (August 26) in Sydney.
Canada are yet to name their squad for their tour of Australia, but it's expected to be stacked with NBA talent as the country gears up for this year's World Cup in China.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Andrew Wiggins, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, Los Angeles Clippers guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Indiana Pacers guard Cory Joseph, and Miami Heat forward Kelly Olynyk are among the names who have been floated to represent Canada.
Australia's squad will also be bursting with NBA players also, led by the likes of Ben Simmons, Andrew Bogut, Patty Mills, Aron Baynes, and Joe Ingles.
After taking on Canada in Perth, Australia will face off against Team USA at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on August 22 and 24.
The Boomers' first game of the World Cup in China is against Canada on September 1.
Australian Associated Press
