Troy Basketball signs Canadian basketball player
Published 9:14 am Monday, August 11, 2025
Troy recently signed Canadian transfer Javier Gilgeous-Glasgow. (Toronto Metro Athletics)
On Aug. 8, Troy Men’s Basketball announced the signing of Canadian guard Javier Gilgeous-Glasgow as an international transfer player.
Gilgeous-Glasgow is a 6-foot-2-inch native of Ontario, Canada who played high school basketball at United Scholastic Academy in Canada. There, he was a team captain and led his team to a semifinal appearance. He also competed in the 2022 All-Canadian Games, helping his team secure a National Championship with Team Ontario in the 15U division. He was also the premier League MVP for Canada Elite, Canada’s AAU-style basketball league.
Gilgeous-Glasgow started his college career in the United States, playing for Howard College in Texas. There, he averaged 4.2 points, 0.7 steals, 2.8 assists and 1.9 rebounds as a sophomore in 2023-2024. He then transferred to Toronto Metro University in Canada, averaging 12.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 4.6 assists per game.
“Javier is a high character, motivated student athlete that will fit perfectly into our basketball culture here at Troy”, said Troy Coach Scott Cross. “He will bring toughness, defensive grit, & tons of experience to our roster. He knows how to run a basketball team, and he is a great teammate too. We are excited to welcome this motivated young man into our Troy community. His impact will be felt on and off the court.”
Following the season, Gilgeous-Glasgow was selected in the first round of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), Canada’s top professional basketball league, but chose to finish out his college career at Troy instead. Gilgeous-Glasgow is the cousin of NBA player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder.