Later this month, Jasper Johnson was chosen to play in the U19 World Cup in Switzerland.
Jasper Johnson, a native of Lexington and a leading basketball player in the 2025 high school class, declares his commitment to the University of Kentucky during a ceremony at Woodford County High School in Versailles, Kentucky, on September 5, 2024.
“KY Til I Die” Goes Global! Jasper Johnson Set to Represent Team USA at FIBA U19 World Cup
Jasper Johnson isn’t just repping Kentucky — he’s putting it on the world stage.
The 5-star sensation and future Wildcat has officially locked in a spot on Team USA’s final roster for the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland.
From Lexington to Lausanne, Johnson’s game — and Kentucky pride — is going international.
His commitment? Crystal clear: “KY Til I Die.”Now, he’s taking that fire overseas to battle the world’s best.
DOUBLE TROUBLE for Team USA?! Kentucky’s Future Just Got Brighter with Johnson–Stokes Duo
Jasper Johnson won’t be repping Big Blue Nation alone.
Tyran Stokes, one of the top recruits in the 2026 class and a massive Kentucky target, has also secured his spot on Team USA’s final roster.
For Wildcat fans, this potential pairing is a dream preview of what’s coming — and it’s looking dangerously good.
The future of Kentucky basketball isn’t just bright — it’s explosive.
USA Thrown Into the “Group of Death”! Can Jasper Johnson Lead a Global Comeback?
Team USA isn’t getting a warm welcome at the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup — they’ve been drawn into Group D, facing international powerhouses Australia, France, and Cameroon. This is no cakewalk… and after missing the podium in 2023, nothing is guaranteed.
Last gold? 2021. Last year? Upset by Turkey.
Now, Jasper Johnson — the 6’4” Kentucky commit and rising superstar — steps into the spotlight. With scoring power, toughness, and leadership, he could be the X-factor in Team USA’s shot at redemption.
And for Wildcats fans? This is a glimpse of what could soon dominate Lexington — proof that Calipari’s legacy of elite guards might just be reborn under Mark Pope.
Can Johnson bring the gold back AND launch the next Kentucky dynasty?
KY Til I Die” Goes Worldwide! Jasper Johnson Takes Kentucky Swagger to the Global Stage
Kentucky basketball isn’t just a state obsession — it’s about to go international.
For Jasper Johnson, the ride is just beginning, but one thing is clear: his heart bleeds blue.
Now, with Team USA gear on his back and “KY Til I Die” in his soul, Johnson is set to represent Wildcat pride on the biggest youth basketball stage in the world.
And he’s not alone — with Tyran Stokes joining him, Kentucky fans have two reasons to tune in when the FIBA U19 World Cup tips off this month in Switzerland.
Red, white, blue… and a whole lot of Kentucky pride.
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