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The 2023 USA Men’s Basketball roster is officially finalized.
This group of NBA players will represent the United States at the FIBA World Cup from August 25th-September 10th.
Young stars such as Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, and Paolo Banchero are on the roster.
However, a recent post from The Athletic via NBA Central revealed that Jared Jackson Jr. was voted the best player in camp.
Team USA has voted Jaren Jackson Jr. as the best player in training camp , per @TheAthleticNBA pic.twitter.com/xMuo5SQreJ
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 7, 2023
Jackson has already been in the NBA for five seasons and will turn 24 by the time the regular season begins.
He’s been a marquee contributor for the Memphis Grizzlies as a contributor alongside Ja Morant.
Jackson is already demonstrating he can get it done as a two-way player in this league.
He won the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2022 and has been on the All-Defensive First Team for the last two seasons.
Given Morant’s upcoming suspension, Jackson’s number will be called more frequently in the upcoming season.
While Grizzlies fans might have to wait a few more months to see how he does with an increased role, the FIBA World Cup should be a great way to see him in action.
Jackson and his FIBA teammates will need to work quickly throughout camp to establish chemistry.
Having young, elite players can certainly work towards a team’s advantage.
However, it can also lead to a steep learning curve, as they need to learn how to play together as a cohesive unit.
Will the USA’s 2023 FIBA team take home the gold for the third time in the past four events?
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