2K Sports Preseason All-American Team: Jared Sullinger
Words. Jason Jordan
Sullinger to Hold it Down in the Paint for the U.S. in France
Photo. ArkTimes.com
Nearly two years ago when Jared Sullinger gave Ohio State head coach Thad Matta a verbal commitment naysayers said that Sullinger would ultimately back out.
Sure he’d grown up in Columbus, Ohio, and had a lifelong admiration for all things Buckeyes, but the quick and early commitments are always looked upon with major skepticism. But not only has Sullinger, a 6-8 forward from Northland High, remained firm with the Buckeyes, he’s also lived up to all of the hype he garnered as a freshman.
This past season, Sullinger, a rising senior who is rated the No. 3 prospect in the HighSchoolHoop top 50, averaged 19.9 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists, while shooting 67 percent from the field and leading Northland (25-1) to its first state title.
Stats like that led to Sullinger being picked to represent the USA in the World Basketball Tournament in Douai, France, which runs from June 8-15.
“I’m just excited about playing with Jared,” said Joshua Hairston, a Duke commit who is teaming up with Sullinger in France. “We’re real good friends and he’s a great player. He’s a guy that you can learn a lot from.”
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