According to an Iowa State press release, Iowa State’s senior forward Melvin Ejim will participate in the World University Games representing Canada in Kazan, Russia from July 6-17.
Ejim’s Canadian team will begin its play on Sunday against Sweden at 9:30 p.m. Iowa time. Per the Iowa State release, Canada will also go head-to-head with the United States, Australia, the Czech Republic and United Arab Emirates in pool C.
Ejim averaged 11.3 points and 9.3 rebounds as a junior for Iowa State as was named an All-Big 12 Third-Team member.
Canada World University Games Schedule (all times central)
Sunday, July 7 – Sweden, 9:30 p.m.
Monday, July 8 – United Arab Emirates, 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 10 – Australia, 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 11 – Czech Republic, 9:30 p.m.
Friday, July 12 – United States, 2 p.m. (ESPN3)