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Jason Sasser

Personal information
Born	(1974-01-13) January 13, 1974 (age 51) Denton, Texas, U.S.
High school	Justin F. Kimball (Dallas, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College	Texas Tech (1992–1996)
NBA Draft	1996 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Pro career	1996–2009
Career history
1996-1997	Sioux Falls Skyforce
1998	San Antonio Spurs
1998	Dallas Mavericks
1997–1998	Sioux Falls Skyforce
1998	Caja San Fernando
1998–1999	Sioux Falls Skyforce
2000	Vancouver Grizzlies
1999–2000	New Mexico Slam
2000–2001	Kansas City Knights
2001	Pop Cola Panthers
2001–2002	Casademont Girona
2002	Gary Steelheads
2003–2004	TSK/GHP Bamberg
2004–2005	Overense Aerosoles Ovar
2007–2008	Yakama Sun Kings
2008	Al-Arabi SC (basketball)
2008–2009	Pusan KTF Magic Wings
Career highlights and awards
All-CBA First Team (1999) 3x CBA All-Star Game (1998, 1999, 2008) CBA Rookie of the Year (1997) CBA scoring champion (1998) 2x CBA All-Star Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1996) SWC Player of the Year (1996) Texas Mr. Basketball (1992)
Medals Representing  United States FIBA Americas Championship Gold 1997 Montevideo National team World Championships Bronze 1998 Greece National team

Jason Jermane Sasser (born January 13, 1974) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a skilled small forward, standing 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm) tall. Jason played college basketball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He also played in the NBA and for many teams around the world.

Jason represented the US national team. He helped the team win a bronze medal at the 1998 FIBA World Championship.

Early Life and College Career

Jason Sasser grew up in Denton, Texas. He went to Justin F. Kimball High School in Dallas, Texas. After high school, he played college basketball. He joined the Texas Tech Red Raiders from 1992 to 1996.

College Achievements

Jason was a star player in college. In 1996, he was named the Southwest Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. He was also chosen as a Third-team All-American. This shows he was one of the best college players in the country.

Professional Basketball Journey

Jason Sasser had a long career playing basketball. He played for teams in the NBA and in many other countries.

NBA Experience

The Sacramento Kings picked Jason in the 1996 NBA draft. He was the 41st player chosen overall. Over two NBA seasons, he played for three different teams. He played for the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks. He showed his skills against top players.

Playing Around the World

After his time in the NBA, Jason played basketball overseas. He played in many different countries. These included Spain, Germany, Portugal, Kuwait, the Philippines, and South Korea. He also played in the CBA in the United States.

CBA Highlights

Jason had a very successful career in the CBA. He was named the CBA Rookie of the Year in 1997. He was also the CBA scoring champion in 1998. Jason was chosen for the CBA All-Star Game three times.

International Team Play

Jason Sasser played for the US national team. He helped his country win medals in big tournaments.

FIBA Americas Championship

In 1997, Jason was part of the US team that won a gold medal. This was at the FIBA Americas Championship in Montevideo.

FIBA World Championship

He also helped the US team win a bronze medal. This happened at the 1998 FIBA World Championship in Greece. Playing for his country was a great honor for Jason.

Family Connections to Basketball

Basketball runs in Jason Sasser's family. His younger brother, Jeryl, also played in the NBA. Their grandfather, John Barber, was also a former NBA player. This shows a strong family history in professional basketball.

See also

In Spanish: Jason Sasser para niños