Yeah, USA team will always be better, but after watching the u19 with the glaring absence of Wiggins, I started to think about who they have coming up. There was a pipeline established by Barnes at UT probably 5 years ahead of everyone else, although - many of the best ones go elsewhere, a legit talent base has emerged from Canada.
Andrew Wiggins projected as next LeBron and no. 1 pick next year, and I believe it (KU)
Anthony Bennett No. 1 overall player this year to Cavs (UNLV)
- Canada will most likely have the two no. 1 players in the NBA draft in consecutive years.
Tristan Thompson - 4th overall on Cleveland Cavs (Texas)
Kelly Olynk - 13th overall this year on Celtics (Gonzaga)
Andrew Nicholson - 19th overall to Orlando
Joel Anthony - Miami (UNLV)
Kory Joesph - Spurs (Texas)
Kris Joesph - Nets (Syracuse)
Andy Routins - Knicks (Syracuse)
Robert Sacre - Lakers (Gonzaga)
Colleges currently (That I believe will get a shot in the league)
Khem Birch - UNLV (Already projected on all mock drafts)
Myck Kabongo - Texas (decent guard, needs to improve a lot, has the size to get a look)
Nik Stauskas - Michigan (insane shooter, very fun player to watch)
Tyler Ennis - Syracuse (A very good PG, IMO - I would call him one of the better ones in college currently)
Sim Bullar - New Mexico St. (I spaced this, because he is absolutely my favorite non-Arizona player, dude is awesome.)
Kyle Wiltjer - UK (but is transferring because he couldn't get time on the court)
Xavier Rathan-Mayes - Florida St. (Best player for Canada on the floor today - very good prospect)
High School standouts (besides Wiggins)
Trey Lyles - 4th Overall in 2014 - Very very good prospect big man - NBA talent.
Justin Jackson - 8th overall in 2014 - Another very good swingman prospect for Canada - NBA size.
I could most likely go on, but that is just a quick reference.
Point being, they will most likely have the most NBA talent on their team, aside from USA. That has a few of the bigger names that are being pointed to as the future of the NBA. Canada will no likely be an afterthought in World Basketball.
Still, good luck stopping 'Bron or 'Durant or..... the list is endless.