Andrew Nembhard, Canada knocked out of Olympics before medal round

Andrew Nembhard was proud to represent his country and believes these international reps will help grow his game. But Canada is disappointed not to advance to the semifinals.

Andrew Nembhard played out 18 minutes per game off the bench for Canada in his first Olympic Games. (Photo: Canada Basketball)

Andrew Nembhard’s business trip to Paris ended abruptly on Tuesday.

Playing for the Canadian National Team, the Indiana Pacers guard will not get a medal after the team lost to France 82-73 in a quarterfinal matchup. They fell behind 19-5 and trailed the entire game.

The final three days of games moved from Lille, France to Paris and inside Bercy Arena (15,900). And before Team USA dominated Brazil (122-87), Canada faced the host team, which made for a loud environment. It was a true road game.

And France outworked and outplayed them the entire way. They played together and received boosts from unlikely sources — such as Guerschon Yabusele (22 points, 5 rebounds) and Isaia Cordinier (20 points). Neither play in the NBA.

Conversely, 10 of 12 players on Canada are currently in the NBA.