Video: Justin Jackson Discusses Playing For Team USA

Posted Jul 1, 2022
Former UNC forward and 2017 national champion Justin Jackson talks about his time with team USA as they prepare for two FIBA World Cup qualifying games. The U.S. faces Puerto Rico in San Juan on Friday, July 1 and Cuba in Havana on July 4. Team USA is 3-1 so far and looking to secure a spot in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

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