As a freshman, she torched Big 12 defenses. Now, she’s turning heads on the international stage.
Delaney Gibb, BYU’s breakout women’s basketball star, is one step closer to achieving a lifelong goal: representing Canada in the Olympics. The 5-foot-10 guard from Raymond, Alberta, has been named to the Canadian Senior Women’s National Team Athlete Pool — a critical move toward earning a spot in the 2026 FIBA World Cup and ultimately, the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
Delaney Gibb selected to Canadian Senior Women’s National Team athlete pool for 2026 World Cup pic.twitter.com/Lc50hKFAYx
— BYU Women’s Hoops (@byuwbb) May 8, 2025
For Gibb, this isn’t just another accolade — it’s personal.
“Playing for Canada Basketball has always brought me so much pride and joy,” Gibb said. “My biggest dream has been to represent Team Canada in the Olympics.”
It’s easy to see why Canada Basketball came calling. In her first season with the Cougars, Gibb earned Big 12 Freshman of the Year honors after averaging 17.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game. She shot a scorching 39.5% from three, emerging as both a scorer and a floor general for BYU.
Her poise under pressure, high basketball IQ, and leadership have already drawn comparisons to seasoned pros — now she’ll share the court with them. The National Team Pool includes WNBA players like Bridget Carleton and other international veterans, setting a high bar for intensity, professionalism, and execution.
This call-up puts Gibb among just six active college players in the senior pool — a testament to her rapid rise and Canada Basketball’s confidence in her future.
With a new head coach, Nell Fortner, emphasizing commitment and culture, Gibb will spend the next year training with the senior squad and the U23 team. The goal? Germany 2026. But make no mistake — her eyes are set on the Olympics.
For BYU fans, it’s another reason to believe they’re witnessing something special. Gibb isn’t just leading the Cougars — she’s becoming a name the world will soon know.
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