Team USA votes Jaren Jackson Jr. as best player in FIBA World Cup training camp
New York TimesLAS VEGAS – It was a campaign of action, not words. By a vote of his peers, Jaren Jackson Jr. was selected the “best,” or “most impressive” or “stand out” player of the now-completed FIBA training camp, according to an informal poll by The Athletic of the entire Team USA roster, Jackson included. “He’s just always consistent, you know he’s going to bring that energy every day.” GO DEEPER Everything you need to know about Team USA at the FIBA World Cup In voting for Brunson, Cam Johnson said “It’s the point guard. He’s a real glue to the team.” Johnson asked how his answer compared to other responses, and when he heard Jackson was going to win, he said “yeah, that’s a good pick.” Jackson is arguably one of the most important pieces to Team USA’s fortunes because of the role he’s going to play as a shot-blocking, post-scoring center. “Physicality is the biggest thing in FIBA, it’s a huge thing, and also you’ve just got to be able to get everyone open,” Jackson said.
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