A Perfect Run Secures Olympic Spot
Canada’s women’s basketball team concluded the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre‑Qualifying Tournament with a flawless 5‑0 record, a result that guarantees an automatic berth to the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
In the championship match, Cearah Parchment contributed eight points and three rebounds, shooting three for three from beyond the arc and helping the squad post a 83‑53 win over Mexico.
Parchment’s tournament averages of 4.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game underscore a growing role, while veteran center Kayla Alexander, now with the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo, started under coach Nell Fortner and provided interior presence.
The Illinois contingent — Shauna Green, Aaliyah Guyton and Lety Vasconcelos — also saw action, with Guyton excelling for Brazil’s group stage, averaging 15.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists.
Brazil’s run ended in a 83‑64 semifinal loss to Mexico, where Vasconcelos logged a modest 1.0 point and 2.3 rebounds across three appearances in Guadalajara.