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Celtics alum Kelly Olynyk gets 18 points, 6 boards, 5 assists with Canada vs. Panama in blowout win

The Celtics alum helped put a beatdown on the Isthmian nation’s national team in FIBA play with Canada.

When it comes to former Boston Celtics playing in FIBA events this summer, it isn’t all happening in Europe. Former Boston big man Kelly Olynyk has been tearing it up on the court for the Canadian National Team as well.

Against Panama, Canada could have won twice over in a 106-50 (yes, really) decision. The Olynyk Klynyk was in full effect. The Canadian center put up 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, a block and a steal in the blowout.

The Kamloops, British Columbia native shot 4-of-7 from the field, 3-of-5 from beyond the arc and 7-of-7 from the charity stripe.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to see Olynyk’s game against Panama in full.

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Shay Colley makes Canadian Senior Women’s Basketball Team

Shay Colley makes Canadian Senior Women’s Basketball Team

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Former Michigan State women’s basketball player Shay Colley was announced to the Canadian 2020 Tokyo Olympic team yesterday. The Brampton, Ontario native has been on the Canadian national team since 2017.

Colley was on the team during the 2018 Commonwealth Games and FIBA World Cup tournament. The guard will be joined by other notable players like Kia Nurse, Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe, Kayla Alexander and Nirra Fields.

Colley played two seasons for the Spartans after transferring from Pittsburgh in 2016. She also a spent a season with South Carolina before transferring to Pittsburgh.

Colley played 53 games with the Spartans and averaged 13.3 points per game, with 5.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.

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