Jasmine Bascoe, a standout guard from Villanova, has earned a spot on Canada’s Senior Women’s National Basketball Team, a development that underscores her rising profile on the international stage.
Her preparation began with intensive training camps held in both Montreal and Victoria earlier this summer, where she joined teammates in drills, scrimmages and strategy sessions designed to sharpen her skills ahead of upcoming competition.
Bascoe will now travel to Guadalajara, Mexico, to compete in the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre‑Qualifying Tournament 2026, scheduled to run from August 17 through August 23. The event will feature matchups against Senegal, the Philippines and the host nation Mexico.
The tournament marks the opening phase of the Road to LA 2028 qualification pathway, a series of contests that will ultimately determine the teams that secure berths in the Olympic Games.
All games in the pre‑qualifying round will be streamed live on FIBA’s official YouTube channel, giving fans around the world real‑time access to the action.
A Milestone for Bascoe and Canadian Basketball
Bascoe’s inclusion reflects the growing depth of talent within Canadian women’s basketball and highlights the effectiveness of the nation’s development pipeline, which continues to produce players capable of competing at the highest levels.