Sunday afternoon, Canada had a chance to make history as they squared off against Italy in the FIBA U-19 World Cup final.
The Canadians opened the game on a 10-2 run and never looked back as they crushed Italy to win gold.
#Canada defeats #Italy to win #Gold at #FIBAU19 World Cup. ( [π·] : @canadabasketballofficial)
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The win was shocking and historic to say the least, but don't just take our word for it.
Once the final buzzer sounded, the party was on as the internet congratulated Canada on the monumental victory.Canada gets it's first ever basketball gold at a FIBA World Championship or Olympics, courtesy of the U-19 men. Incredible, historic moment
β Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) July 9, 2017
BIG Congrats Canada's U19's. World Champs! Lots of hard work from lots of people @CanBball for years. Enjoy this Canada. #WeAreTeamCanada
β Steve Nash (@SteveNash) July 9, 2017
We've all waited a long time for this moment. #FIBAU19 World Cup Champions. #WeAreCanadaBasketball pic.twitter.com/aZnSFyHMJX
β Canada Basketball (@CanBball) July 9, 2017
To no surprise, R.J. Barrett wins tournament MVP. Not-so-bold prediction: that won't be his last trophy.
β Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) July 9, 2017
Congratulations to Roy Rana, Paul Weir, Michael Meeks and the rest of our Coaching Staff on their HISTORIC GOLD at the FIBA World Cup.
β Dwight Walton π¨π¦ (@Bballinsider) July 9, 2017
Think about 2020... 2024...2028... how do you like Olympic medals??? https://t.co/K4imt0vxse
β Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) July 9, 2017
History made by this group right here! I see you young bucks! Fiba U19 World Cup Champs! So proud of the red and white π¨π¦ #WeAreTeamCanada pic.twitter.com/wRWHz2XH1c
β Kelly Olynyk (@KellyOlynyk) July 9, 2017
Proud of you coach @Roy_Rana - many summers away from the family for @CanBball - you have more than earned the gold! U made history!!
β Leo Rautins (@LeoRautins) July 9, 2017
βΌοΈπ¨π¦βΌοΈ https://t.co/Xckm7NGN2F
β NBA Canada (@NBACanada) July 9, 2017
New Era π¨π¦ [π] [π ] [π] π½#FIBAU19 @CanBball
β Nabil Karim (@NabilKarimTSN) July 9, 2017
What an incredible moment for Canadian basketball!!! #FIBAU19
β Laura Diakun (@LauraDiakun) July 9, 2017
After an amazing #FIBAU19 World Cup performance, Canada's π¨π¦ @RjBarrett6 has been named MVP. #WeAreTeamCanada pic.twitter.com/6yqzJi8c8O
β Canada Basketball (@CanBball) July 9, 2017
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β Kelly Olynyk (@KellyOlynyk) July 9, 2017
We are WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! @CanBball @basketballbuzz @FIBA #FIBAU19 #BBALL125 pic.twitter.com/Xp13Af815W
β D I A A (@diaasalah) July 9, 2017
Even more impressive about @CanBball #FIBAU19 win? They beat John Calipari coached US team to get there loaded with top NCAA recruits.
β Scott Moffatt (@ScottMoffatt21) July 9, 2017
Congrats to @RjBarrett6 and the squad on making history for @CanBball!!! #FIBAU19 pic.twitter.com/9UDX2bla6i
β Oni Mahbub (@OniMahbub) July 9, 2017
Oh Canada!! Congratulations #FIBAU19 @CanBball @Roy_Rana !! World Cup Won. History made. pic.twitter.com/gTGPBPLoCT
β Marci Ien (@MarciIen) July 9, 2017
Congrats to @CanBball as they win championship at #FIBAU19. Easy win today over Italy. Great team performance and coaching.
β Carl Berman (@carlberman) July 9, 2017
Congratulations to @CanBball squad, @Roy_Rana & @JordanHxnry for bringing the GOLD ππ₯home to π¨π¦ You've all made us very proud! #champions π
β PineRidge Basketball (@PineRidgeBBall) July 9, 2017
Biggest win in @CanBball history. Congrats to @Lwigginton5 and @natedarling14 on the huge win, way to represent NS! #FIBA #U19
β Brent Ritchie (@Brent_Ritchie) July 9, 2017
Great job #CanadaBasketball, way to make us proud!!!!
β Omar (@Omar_ITM) July 9, 2017
This can't be understated. @CanBball win under 19 worlds is something to be etched out in Canadian sports history. Bball alive in Canada!
β Dwayne Gareau (@DwayneGareauPA) July 9, 2017
History made. Congratulations @CanBball. Many more to come
β Dave Bohnen (@DaveBohnen) July 9, 2017
Congratulations FIBA U19 Men's World Cup Champions - Team Canada! The future is bright for @CanBball. #FIBAU19 π¨π¦ππ¨π¦ππ¨π¦#WeAreTeamCanada
β Jon Reyes, MLA (@jonreyes204) July 9, 2017
History!!! π¨π¦ world champions!!!!!Congrats to @CanBball, coaches, trainers, management and this awesome team of young men!!!made us proud!!
β Linda Courtney (@courtneyllds) July 9, 2017
.@CanBball defeat Italy 79-60 to win the #FIBAU19 World Cup lead by HC @Roy_Rana, @JordanHxnry of @ryersonrams & @grant_s99 of @ubctbirds pic.twitter.com/15PRpYydif
β CUSN (@CUSNetwork) July 9, 2017
Ballin! @CanBball U19 #FIBAU19 Champs! Impressive run π¨π¦πtaking down the πΊπΈgiants. Congrats! Bright future for π¨π¦bball. Glad to see it.
β Greg Sutton (@gsutz24) July 9, 2017
#FIBAU19 CONGRATS @CanBball U19 mens team! Great tournament! World Champs!!
β Doug Wilkey (@wilkey23) July 9, 2017
So proud of this @CanBball U19 team! Sacrificed their time and energy to play for their country. Their reward? HISTORY! π¨π¦π#FIBAU19 pic.twitter.com/5rEz2oQCGp
β Mark Bayne (@bayner) July 9, 2017
Congrats @CanBball U19 Gold Medalists!!! Representing for the whole country!!! πͺπ₯βοΈπ¨π¦π₯#proud #demboyzbeasts
β Greg Surmacz (@gsurmacz33) July 9, 2017
Canada Basketball. Bright future ahead. Let's keep getting it. πππ
β FantasyFellas (@_FantasyFellas) July 9, 2017
Incredible! U19 men's Champions of the world! Big things coming for Bball in Canada!! Next up women's U19 championships. @FIBA @CanBball
β Shona (@ShonaThorburn) July 9, 2017
What an accomplishment. I can't wait to see what's next for Canada Basketball. https://t.co/f5HzDw3GbU
β Alykhan K. Ravjiani (@AlykhanKR) July 9, 2017
GOLD!!! WORLD CHAMPS BABY!!!!π¨π¦π¨π¦π¨π¦ π₯π₯π₯π₯ So Proud of all these guys!!!!! @CanBball #FIBAU19 #WeAreTeamCanada
β Mary Lalancette (@MaryLalancette) July 9, 2017
It's official! History has been made! Canada Basketball wins Gold at U19 Men's World Cup! IT'S HAPPENING! π¨π¦πππ
β Mike Fin (@mfinoro) July 9, 2017
WOOO HOOO @CanBball wins U19 World Championship !!! Congrats young men this is a great day for Canada and BBall in this country π¨π¦ππ― pic.twitter.com/G2WCiru4Xb
β 3rd and 1 Football (@3rdand1Canada) July 9, 2017
Congrats @CanBball ! https://t.co/9JzTBmUMAg
β Raj Grewal (@RajLiberal) July 9, 2017
@CanBball first gold medal π₯ at a @FIBA or Olympic game ππππ¨π¦π¨π¦π¨π¦ #MakeHistory #WeAreTeamCanada #fibau19
β Jevohn Shepherd (@J22Shep) July 9, 2017
STAND UP AND CHEER, CANADA. OUR π¨π¦U19'S ARE FIBA WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS!!!
β Dwight Walton π¨π¦ (@Bballinsider) July 9, 2017
π Welcome to the history books π¨π¦ Canada π#FIBAU19 pic.twitter.com/XlWjkzDZDC
β FIBA (@FIBA) July 9, 2017
#WorldChampions π π #FibaU19#CanadaBasketball#ProudCoach
β Coach Jamie McNeilly (@CoachMcNeilly) July 9, 2017
I love these guys! #Unbelievable pic.twitter.com/Gs7NBrpNLw
Congrats to the Canadian youngsters winning the U19 World Championship π¨π¦ How nice would RJ Barrett look in Raptors jersey in 2 or 3 years.
β Raptors Rapture (@raptorsrapture) July 9, 2017
Live look at RJ Barrett.@Damienaustin87 pic.twitter.com/4wMLiZG4hv
β Roman Laumea (@RomZ_85) July 9, 2017
From coast-to-coast, sing it loud and sing it proud! #WeAreTeamCanada #FIBAU19
β Canada Basketball (@CanBball) July 9, 2017
HISTORIC DAY for @CanBball ...First time as U19 World Champs!! Incredible group of coaches, players, & staff!! Everyone was ALL-IN!!! π¨π¦ππ
β Coach Nate Philippe (@CoachPhilippe) July 9, 2017
WORLD CHAMPIONS. #FIBAU19 #WeAreTeamCanada pic.twitter.com/sJqqnKOsEW
β Canada Basketball (@CanBball) July 9, 2017
Canada:
β Shem (@Shem) July 9, 2017
Known for hockey, but we're pretty good at basketball too.
MUCH RESPECT to @CanBball #FIBAU19 π¨π¦π¨π¦π¨π¦π¨π¦
Historic highlights from a historic day. #FIBAU19 Men's World Champions π #WeAreTeamCanada pic.twitter.com/MWuTSHXMCR
β Canada Basketball (@CanBball) July 9, 2017
Gotta rock @ProvinceCanada today for the @CanBBall #FIBAU19 World Champions! #WeAreTeamCanada pic.twitter.com/Mc2LI39ToB
β J.E. Skeets (@jeskeets) July 9, 2017
