Jason Sasser

Jason Sasser
Personal information
Born (1974-01-13) January 13, 1974 (age 50)
Denton, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolJustin F. Kimball (Dallas, Texas)
CollegeTexas Tech (1992–1996)
NBA draft1996: 2nd round, 41st overall pick
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career1996–2009
PositionSmall forward
Number35, 33
Career history
1996-1997Sioux Falls Skyforce
1998San Antonio Spurs
1998Dallas Mavericks
1997–1998Sioux Falls Skyforce
1998Caja San Fernando
1998–1999Sioux Falls Skyforce
2000Vancouver Grizzlies
1999–2000New Mexico Slam
2000–2001Kansas City Knights
2001Pop Cola Panthers
2001–2002Casademont Girona
2002Gary Steelheads
2003–2004TSK/GHP Bamberg
2004–2005Overense Aerosoles Ovar
2007–2008Yakama Sun Kings
2008Al-Arabi SC (basketball)
2008–2009Pusan KTF Magic Wings
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Medals
Representing  United States
FIBA Americas Championship
Gold medal – first place 1997 Montevideo National team
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1998 Greece National team

Jason Jermane Sasser (born January 13, 1974) is an American former professional basketball player. Standing at a 6'7" (201 cm) and weighing 225 lb (102 kg), Sasser played as small forward. He graduated from Justin F. Kimball High School in Dallas, Texas, and played college basketball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He competed in the NBA from 1997 to 1999.

Sasser represented the US national team at the 1998 FIBA World Championship, where the team won the bronze medal.[1]

He was selected with the 12th pick of the second round in the 1996 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. Over two NBA seasons, he played for three different teams. Outside the NBA, Sasser played in the CBA for the Gary Steelheads and Yakama Sun Kings as well as overseas in Spain, Germany, Portugal, Kuwait, the Philippines, and South Korea.[2][3]

Sasser's younger brother, Jeryl, also played in the NBA,[4] and his grandfather, John Barber, was a former NBA player.[5]

References

  1. ^ 1998 USA Basketball Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ EUROBASKET - Jason Sasser Basketball Player Profile, career, stats, biography
  3. ^ MAVERICKS: Mavs Sign Jason Sasser
  4. ^ NBA.com player profile: Jeryl Sasser
  5. ^ Russell, Keith (March 26, 2021). "Former Red Oak Star Marcus Sasser Has Houston In Sweet 16 And Basketball In His Blood". CBS News. Retrieved September 9, 2023.