TORONTO – Canada Basketball held a meet and greet on Thursday to unveil the new 'CB Classic Collection' clothing line. Men’s National Team Centre Joel Anthony and Canadian NBA Miami Heat teammate Jamaal Magloire were on hand to support the main event.
Men’s National Team head coach Leo Rautins and Senior Women’s player Alisha Tatham also modelled the vintage bamboo T-shirt designs. Rounding out the starting lineup was Jing Liu, lead designer of the CB Classic Collection and JUZ’D. All of the special guests represented the characteristics of the clothing brand: athletic, innovative and proudly Canadian.
The
CB Classic Collection is on sale now with proceeds to benefit the Canadian Basketball Foundation, dedicated to developing the game of basketball from the grassroots to the elite levels.
Media Coverage - check it out:
The Score - See highlights of the T-shirt launch on the latest Branded episode.
FAN 590 - Hear Joel Anthony's interview on the Hoops show with Eric Smith and Paul Jones.
FAN 590 - Hear Jamaal Magloire's interview on the Hoops show with Eric Smith and Paul Jones.
FIBA - Hear Joel Anthony's interview with fiba.com - Canadian Hoops writer Ryan McNeill.
Miami Herald - See coverage by Miami Heralds' Mike Wallace - Miami Heat's Canadian Ties.
Toronto Sun - See coverage by Toronto Sun's Steve Buffery - Magloire May Heed Call.
Facebook - Check out photos from the CB Classic launch on the Canada Basketball's Facebook fan page.
Rock your Canadian pride - CB Classic Collection on sale now:
The perfect holiday gift: To purchase a new CB Classic Collection T-shirt online visit the Canada Basketball
webstore. Exclusive retailers include
The Sport Gallery, located in Toronto's historic Distillery District, and at
Centre Sports at the Air Canada Centre.
About the CB Classic Collection:
The CB Classic Collection T-shirt designs pay homage to the tradition and milestones of Canada Basketball, which was established in 1923 as the governing body for the sport in this country. Each shirt carries the characteristics of the CB Authentic brand: athletic, innovative and proudly Canadian.