Guys, check it out! Nebraska basketball's very own Jack McVeigh is about to hit the big leagues with his Olympic debut alongside Australia's hoops squad for the 2024 Paris Games. This is a huge deal for the 6-foot-8-inch forward who's been crushing it since his college days.
Jack's Olympic dreams started back when he was a Cornhusker from 2015 to 2018. He played his heart out and averaged 5.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 78 games, and let's not forget that sick 13-5 record in the Big Ten Conference during the 2017-18 season.
Once college ball was in the rearview, Jack kept climbing in the National Basketball League (NBL). He's been a beast with teams like the Gold Coast Rollers, Adelaide 36ers, and now the Tasmania JackJumpers. This past season, he was a total MVP, scoring an average of 17.3 points and snagging 5.9 rebounds in 37 games. He was a key player in the JackJumpers' NBL Championship win, which is no small feat.
So now, Jack's joining the Australian Olympic team, and it's all because of his passion and grind in the sport. It's like a dream come true, right? And get this - he's not the only former Husker going for gold! His buddy Keisei Tominaga is playing for Japan. They're both gonna be in Group A, going head-to-head with heavyweights like Greece, Canada, and Spain. Talk about a thrilling lineup!
Jack's road from Nebraska to the Olympics is like a movie script. It shows that college ball can totally take you to the top if you've got the drive and talent. Now, we're all pumped to see what he brings to the table in Paris. Whether you're Australian or just a proud Husker fan, we can't wait to cheer him on and watch him leave his mark on the international stage.
