Jamie Russell

James Russell (born 23 April 1952) is a Canadian basketball player, Olympian and a surgeon. His accomplishments include being the youngest starter for the Canadian men's national basketball team, performing well for Canada in multiple international tournaments, and being named the Canadian university ("CIAU") MVP in 1976. After his basketball career, Russell distinguished himself in the field of general surgery.

International career Russell played for the Canadian national team from 1972 to 1979. At age 20, he was the youngest starter for the national team. Canada performed well in these Olympics, finishing fourth overall. This and the 1984 Olympics constitute the only occasions in the last 90 years in which Canada has competed for an Olympic medal in basketball.

Russell represented Canada in many additional international tournaments. Russell played in the 1972 Pre-Olympic Tournament where he was Canada's fourth leading scorer. Russell then competed in the 1973 World Student Games, where Canada finished fourth overall.

Russell also participated in the 1975 Intercontinental Cup.

University Before university, Russell played for Burlington Nelson High School, where he led the team to its first provincial championship. which required strong academic performance by Russell prior to admission.

Medical career Russell received his medical degree from McMaster University in 1979.