— Jasper Johnson Named to USA Basketball U19 National Team
Yes, the report is accurate and confirmed: Jasper Johnson, the incoming Kentucky freshman, has officially secured a spot on the USA Basketball Men’s U19 National Team for the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup in Lausanne, Switzerland (June 28–July 6) .
Key Details:
Chosen among the final 12 players after a rigorous training camp in Colorado Springs .
The roster features top talents like AJ Dybantsa, Nik Khamenia, Koa Peat, and **Brandon McCoy Jr.** .
Coached by Tommy Lloyd (Arizona), with assistants Grant McCasland (Texas Tech) and Micah Shrewsberry (Notre Dame) .
The U.S. team competes in Group D against Australia, France, and Cameroon .
Johnson’s path included earning gold at the 2024 FIBA U19 AmeriCup and shining at the Nike Hoop Summit .
Kentucky head coach Mark Pope praised Johnson’s performance during camp as “jaw‑dropping” .
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What This Means for Kentucky Fans:
Johnson represents a major boost for Kentucky’s incoming class—top‑40 recruit, elite guard skills, and international experience.
His selection puts him in an elite company and boosts his trajectory as a potential one-and-done NBA prospect .
The exposure and competition at the international level will sharpen his game ahead of Kentucky’s 2025–26 campaign.
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