Justin Jackson to Join Team USA For FIBA World Cup Qualifying

Posted Jun 27, 2022
Former UNC basketball standout Justin Jackson will represent his country on the hardwood this week. Jackson will play for Team USA during two FIBA World Cup qualifying games. The U.S. will be taking on Puerto Rico on Friday, July 1 and Cuba on July 4. Team USA is 3-1 in qualifying thus far, and is looking to secure its place in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. (Chapelboro.com)

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