So the word is now official, Myck Kabongo, Khem Birch and Kyle Wiltjer will be participating in the coveted McDonald's All American Game happening next month. This tops last season's duo of Cory Joseph and Tristan Thompson who were nominated to the game.

These three players suiting up for the game should be a wake up call to not only the Americans but more importantly to Canadian basketball fans. The game in this country is developing some talent (no matter where they play their ball) and this should remind all of us that despite any current shortcomings in our talent pool, the future remains very bright.

We also want to give a big shout to all the Canadians that were nominated also but were not selected. They deserve some recognition, and respect, for even making the short list. Now it's just a matter of who will now suiting up for the Jordan Brand Classic a few weeks later ...