Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 12 as Team USA romps in World Cup opener
New Zealand guard Shea Ili (5) shoots over U.S. forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) during the first half of a Basketball World Cup group C match in Manila, Phillipines, Aug. 26. (Michael Conroy/AP file)
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 12 points, four rebounds and a block in his FIBA World Cup debut as Team USA defeated New Zealand, 99-72, in their opening game of the competition in Manila, Philippines.
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