Bell-Haynes leads Canada past Bahamas in FIBA World Cup qualifying

Canada’s Trae Bell-Haynes (2) battles with Bahamas’ Jaraum Burrows (15) during first half FIBA World Cup qualifiers action in Toronto on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima

By The Canadian Press

Dec 1, 2025 | 9:19 PM

TORONTO — Trae Bell-Haynes had 17 points, 10 assists and five rebounds to lead the Canadian men’s basketball team in a 94-88 win over the Bahamas in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying Monday.

Thomas Scrubb scored 16 points while Kyle Wiltjer added 15 points, five rebounds and four assists for Canada.

Garvin Clarke led the Bahamas with 20 points and 13 assists at Mattamy Athletic Centre.

Canada also defeated the Bahamas 111-75 last Friday in Nassau, Bahamas, to open group play in the Americas bracket.