Jason Sasser

Jason Jermane Sasser is an American former professional basketball player. Standing at and weighing, 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 basketball|Texas Tech Red Raiders]. He competed in the NBA from 1997 to 1999.
Sasser represented the United States men's national [basketball team|US national team] at the 1998 [FIBA World Championship], where the team won the bronze medal.
He was selected with the 12th pick of the second round in the NBA draft">National Basketball Association">NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. Over two NBA seasons, he played for three different teams. Outside the NBA, Sasser played in the Continental Basketball Association for the Gary Steelheads and Yakama Sun Kings. He was selected as the Continental Basketball Association [Rookie of the Year Award|CBA Rookie of the Year] in 1997 and named to the All-CBA First Team in 1999 and Second Team in 1997. He also played overseas in Spain, Germany, Portugal, Kuwait, the Philippines, and South Korea.
Sasser's younger brother, Jeryl, also played in the NBA, and his grandfather, John Barber, was a former NBA player.