Sam Dalembert had 15 points, eight rebounds and five blocked shots to lead Canada to a 93-83 victory over the U.S. Virgin Islands on Friday in the opening round of the FIBA Americas tournament.

Dalembert, the 6-foot-11 center for the 76ers who became a Canadian citizen last month, was helped inside by 6-7 Juan Mendez, who played at Niagara and had 22 points and seven rebounds. Canada shot 63 percent from the field (20-of-32) in taking a 53-40 halftime lead.