Justin Jackson ties USA Men's World Cup Qualifying Team single-game scoring mark

Posted Jul 3, 2022
Former UNC basketball standout Justin Jackson is off to a great start for USA Men’s basketball in World Cup qualifying. Jackson opened up qualifying by scoring 26 points in team USA’s 83-75 win over Puerto Rico on Friday. The 26 points tied a USA Men’s basketball record in World Cup qualifying as Jackson finished 5-of-10 from the three-point line. (Tar Heels Wire)

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