Basketball at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Men's team rosters

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This article shows the rosters of all participating teams at the men's basketball tournament at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

The men's basketball tournament at the 2018 Commonwealth Games was held on the Gold Coast, Australia from April 5 to 15. The basketball competition was held at three venues: Cairns Convention Centre in Cairns, Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre in Townsville for the preliminaries and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Gold Coast for the finals. This was the second time that the basketball competition was held at the Commonwealth Games. A total of eight men's competed in each respective tournament.

2018 Commonwealth Games 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games

The 2018 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXI Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Gold Coast 2018, were an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth that were held on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, between 4 and 15 April 2018. It was the fifth time Australia had hosted the Commonwealth Games and the first time a major multi-sport event achieved gender equality by having an equal number of events for males and female athletes.

Gold Coast, Queensland City in Queensland, Australia

The Gold Coast is a coastal city in the Australian state of Queensland, approximately 66 kilometres (41 mi) south-southeast of the state capital Brisbane and immediately north of the border with New South Wales. With a census-estimated 2016 population of 638,090, the Gold Coast is the sixth-largest city in Australia, making it the largest non-capital city, and Queensland's second-largest city.

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Group A

Australia

The following is the Australia roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [1]

Australia men's national basketball team – 2018 Commonwealth Games roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Age – Date of birthHt. Club Ctr.
1 Walker, Lucas 33 – (1984-12-06)6 December 1984 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) Perth Wildcats
3 Gliddon, Cameron 28 – (1989-08-16)16 August 1989 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) Cairns Taipans
4 Goulding, Chris 29 – (1988-10-24)24 October 1988 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Melbourne United
5 Cadee, Jason 26 – (1991-04-15)15 April 1991 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Sydney Kings
6 Norton, Mitch 25 – (1993-04-01)1 April 1993 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Illawarra Hawks
7 Kay, Nick 25 – (1992-08-03)3 August 1992 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) Illawarra Hawks
8 Newley, Brad 33 – (1985-02-18)18 February 1985 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) Sydney Kings
12 Kickert, Daniel 34 – (1983-05-29)29 May 1983 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) Brisbane Bullets
14 Brandt, Angus 28 – (1989-10-26)26 October 1989 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) Perth Wildcats
15 Martin, Damian 33 – (1984-09-05)5 September 1984 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Perth Wildcats
20 Sobey, Nathan 27 – (1990-07-14)14 July 1990 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Adelaide 36ers
24 Wagstaff, Jesse 31 – (1986-04-30)30 April 1986 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Perth Wildcats
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age
    on 5 April 2018

Canada

The following is the Canada roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [2]

Canada men's national basketball team - 2018 Commonwealth Games roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Age – Date of birthHt. Club Ctr.
4 Diressa, Ammanuel 24 – (1993-05-05)5 May 1993 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Ryerson Rams
5 Pierre-Charles, Jean 24 – (1993-07-28)28 July 1993 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Ottawa Gee-Gees
6 Alleyn, Justus 22 – (1995-10-18)18 October 1995 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Manitoba Bisons
7 Gueye, Mamadou 24 – (1993-10-15)15 October 1993 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) Alberta Golden Bears
8 Mukama, Jean-Victor 23 – (1994-08-24)24 August 1994 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Ryerson Rams
9 Tutu, Munis 21 – (1996-07-01)1 July 1996 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Carleton Ravens
10 Shephard, Grant 18 – (1999-04-07)7 April 1999 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) UBC Thunderbirds
11 Diawara, Mambi 23 – (1994-07-20)20 July 1994 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) Calgary Dinos
12 Kapinga, David 22 – (1995-09-20)20 September 1995 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Calgary Dinos
13 Morgan, Conor 23 – (1994-08-03)3 August 1994 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) UBC Thunderbirds
14 Nissen, Erik 22 – (1995-04-27)27 April 1995 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) Acadia Axemen
15 Shoveller, Michael 23 – (1995-01-22)22 January 1995 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) Queen's Golden Gaels
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club - describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age - describes age
    on 5 April 2018

New Zealand

The following is the New Zealand roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [3]

New Zealand men's national basketball team - 2018 Commonwealth Games roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Age – Date of birthHt. Club Ctr.
1 Te Rangi, Reuben 23 – (1994-10-14)14 October 1994 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Brisbane Bullets
3 Delany, Finn 22 – (1995-08-12)12 August 1995 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) New Zealand Breakers
5 Ili, Shea 25 – (1992-10-06)6 October 1992 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) New Zealand Breakers
6 Kenny, Jarrod 32 – (1985-09-17)17 September 1985 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Perth Wildcats
7 Vukona, Mika  (C)35 – (1982-05-13)13 May 1982 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) New Zealand Breakers
8 Raukawa, Derone 23 – (1994-07-24)24 July 1994 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) New Zealand Breakers
10 Abercrombie, Thomas 30 – (1987-07-05)5 July 1987 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) New Zealand Breakers
14 Loe, Robert 26 – (1991-08-05)5 August 1991 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) New Zealand Breakers
15 Smith-Milner, Tohi 22 – (1995-10-06)6 October 1995 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) Melbourne United
20 Ngatai, Jordan 25 – (1993-03-07)7 March 1993 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) New Zealand Breakers
25 Rusbatch, Ethan 25 – (1992-05-24)24 May 1992 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) Hawke's Bay Hawks
35 Pledger, Alex 31 – (1987-03-27)27 March 1987 2.15 m (7 ft 1 in) New Zealand Breakers
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Technical consultant
  • Flag of Australia.svg Aaron Fearne
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club - describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age - describes age
    on 5 April 2018

Nigeria

The following is the Nigeria roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [4]

Nigeria men's national basketball team - 2018 Commonwealth Games roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Age – Date of birthHt. Club Ctr.
1 Ofoegbu, Uchechi 24 – (1993-10-10)10 October 1993 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) UNLV Runnin' Rebels
2 Dung, Eli 23 – (1994-10-14)14 October 1994 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Kano Pillars
3 Iroegbu, Uchenna 21 – (1996-08-20)20 August 1996 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Stony Brook Seawolves
4 Dike, Azuoma 28 – (1989-12-07)7 December 1989 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Kano Pillars
5 Usman, Musa 26 – (1991-09-27)27 September 1991 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) Mark Mentors
6 Diogu, Ike 34 – (1983-09-11)11 September 1983 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) Sichuan Blue Whales
9 Yakubu, Abdulwahab 27 – (1990-05-06)6 May 1990 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) Gombe Bulls
10 Yahaya, Abdul 27 – (1990-08-24)24 August 1990 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Kano Pillars
13 Istifanus, Yakubu 27 – (1991-01-30)30 January 1991 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) Gombe Bulls
15 Olatunji, Olalekan 26 – (1992-01-16)16 January 1992 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Lagos City Stars
17 Orizu, Prince 23 – (1994-08-10)10 August 1994 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) Far Eastern University
34 Achiuwa, God'sgift 27 – (1990-05-20)20 May 1990 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club - describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age - describes age
    on 5 April 2018

Group B

Cameroon

The following is the Cameroon roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [5]

Cameroon men's national basketball team - 2018 Commonwealth Games roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Age – Date of birthHt. Club Ctr.
4 Seulle, Yannick 29 – (1989-01-16)16 January 1989 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Yaounde Giants
5 Mukete Njemo, Boseme 22 – (1995-11-12)12 November 1995 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
6 Songolo Ngijol, Robert 23 – (1994-04-20)20 April 1994 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) KK Zlatibor
7 Bogmis, Felix Thierry 25 – (1992-07-13)13 July 1992 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) Nzui Manto
8 Kome, Arnold Akola 25 – (1992-09-11)11 September 1992 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) Yaounde Giants
9 Akumenzoh, Ebaku Nzoh 29 – (1989-03-07)7 March 1989 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) Yaounde Giants
10 Essome, Pierre Cedric 28 – (1989-05-31)31 May 1989 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) Yaounde Giants
11 Ayangma Bemouyime, Christian 34 – (1983-11-17)17 November 1983 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) BEAC Yaounde
12 Ngwese, Kevin 34 – (1983-04-14)14 April 1983 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) Yaounde Giants
13 Yangue, Franck 27 – (1990-11-16)16 November 1990 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
14 Nkene Tsaace, Mohaman Aziz 23 – (1995-02-24)24 February 1995 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) BEAC Yaounde
15 Bileg II, Simon 29 – (1988-08-15)15 August 1988 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) Yaounde Giants
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club - describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age - describes age
    on 5 April 2018

England

The following is the England roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [6]

England men's national basketball team - 2018 Commonwealth Games roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Age – Date of birthHt. Club Ctr.
0 Anderson, Jamell 27 – (1990-07-06)6 July 1990 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) CP La Roda
1 Edozie, Daniel 25 – (1992-10-11)11 October 1992 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Bristol Flyers
3 Thoseby, Adam 26 – (1991-11-25)25 November 1991 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) Sydney Kings
4 Josephs, Kofi 26 – (1991-09-13)13 September 1991 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) Glasgow Rocks
7 Ikhinmwin, Joseph 30 – (1987-09-18)18 September 1987 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) London Lions
11 Jones, Callum 32 – (1985-10-01)1 October 1985 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Manchester Giants
14 Gilchrist, Robert 27 – (1990-10-14)14 October 1990 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) Worcester Wolves
15 Tuck, Michael 35 – (1983-03-17)17 March 1983 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) Sheffield Sharks
21 Lasker, Andrew 35 – (1982-11-20)20 November 1982 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) Newcastle Eagles
23 Jackman, Orlan 29 – (1988-04-26)26 April 1988 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) Cheshire Phoenix
31 Thomson, Andrew 33 – (1984-05-29)29 May 1984 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) Leicester Riders
44 Walker, Shane 30 – (1987-11-02)2 November 1987 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) Leicester Riders
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club - describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age - describes age
    on 5 April 2018

India

The following is the India roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [7]

India men's national basketball team - 2018 Commonwealth Games roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Age – Date of birthHt. Club Ctr.
3 Bhardwaj, Ravi 25 – (1992-10-31)31 October 1992 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in) Punjab Steelers
4 Singh, Joginder 29 – (1988-05-27)27 May 1988 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Hyderabad Sky
6 Annadurai, Aravind 24 – (1993-07-05)5 July 1993 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) IOB Chennai
7 Joseph Gnana Selvaraj, Justin 22 – (1995-07-13)13 July 1995 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
10 Singh, Amritpal  (C)27 – (1991-01-05)5 January 1991 2.10 m (6 ft 11 in) Sydney Kings
13 Pandi, Jeevanantham 23 – (1994-10-13)13 October 1994 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) Mumbai Challengers
14 Singh, Yadwinder 31 – (1986-12-30)30 December 1986 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) ONGC
15 Arumugam, Arvind 27 – (1991-01-28)28 January 1991 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) Vijaya Bank
22 Singh, Amjyot 26 – (1992-01-27)27 January 1992 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) Oklahoma City Blue
44 Bhullar, Arshpreet 21 – (1996-10-02)2 October 1996 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) Pune Peshwas
52 Singh Bhamara, Satnam 22 – (1995-12-10)10 December 1995 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) Texas Legends
66 Pari, Akilan 28 – (1989-07-20)20 July 1989 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Punjab Steelers
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club - describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age - describes age
    on 5 April 2018

Scotland

The following is the Scotland roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. [8]

Scotland men's national basketball team - 2018 Commonwealth Games roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # Name Age – Date of birthHt. Club Ctr.
0 Vigor, Michael 27 – (1990-09-17)17 September 1990 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) Bristol Flyers
6 Jimenez, Kyle 19 – (1998-05-03)3 May 1998 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) Glasgow Rocks
7 Malcolm, Fraser 21 – (1996-05-23)23 May 1996 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) Black Hills State
8 Burroughs, Bantu 27 – (1991-01-17)17 January 1991 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Glasgow Rocks
9 Bunyan, Jonathan 25 – (1992-06-01)1 June 1992 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) Glasgow Rocks
10 Low, Callan 17 – (2000-11-11)11 November 2000 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Myerscough
11 Murray, Gareth 33 – (1984-09-23)23 September 1984 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) Glasgow Rocks
12 Nealon-Lino, Sean 18 – (1999-08-13)13 August 1999 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) Kent Crusaders
13 Collins, Nicholas 33 – (1984-07-11)11 July 1984 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) St Mirren
14 Cleary, Christopher 29 – (1988-10-05)5 October 1988 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) Glasgow Rocks
15 Fraser, Alasdair 25 – (1992-08-13)13 August 1992 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) Glasgow Rocks
20 Achara, Kieron  (C)34 – (1983-07-03)3 July 1983 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) Glasgow Rocks
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Club - describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age - describes age
    on 5 April 2018

See also

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References

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  2. ↑ "ROSTERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES TEAMS". Canada Basketball . Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  3. ↑ "TALL BLACKS READY FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES RETURN". Basketball New Zealand. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "NBBF releases Nigeria's team roster for 21st Commonwealth Games" . Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  5. ↑ "Cameroon" . Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  6. ↑ "Men – Basketball England". Basketball England . Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  7. ↑ "Team India Set To Depart For Australia In Preparation For The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games". Basketball Federation of India . Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  8. ↑ "Team Scotland name 12-strong squad for Gold Coast 2018". basketballscotland . Retrieved 4 April 2018.
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