Stars Wojciechowski Helped Jazz’s Potter Land Olympic Invite
Jul 31, 2024, 1:48 PM
Micah Potter #25 of the Utah Jazz celebrates a three point basket during the second half of a preseason game against the New Zealand Breakers at Delta Center on October 16, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – For those wondering how former Utah Jazz center Micah Potter got an invite to the US Men’s Olympic team, Salt Lake City Stars coach Steve Wojciechowski deserves credit.
In an article from Yahoo Sports Jake Fischer, Potter discussed his experience with the Team USA Select Team, and how he found his way onto the roster in the first place.
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Wojciechowski Recommended Potter For Olympic Roster
After making just 23 appearances on a two-way contract for the Jazz, Potter told Yahoo Sports the Olympic invite was a no-brainer.
“This was one of those things where it’s once in a lifetime,” Potter said.
Wojciechowski, who worked with Potter as the head coach of the Jazz G League Affiliate recommended the 26-year-old for the Select Team.
Joel Embiid told him about the Sixers’ next roster moves. LeBron James gifted him signed sneakers. He shared a van with Steph Curry, where London fans swarmed them on e-bikes. Latest for @YahooSports: On Micah Potter’s unforgettable Team USA experience: https://t.co/IULZvBWEuV
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) July 31, 2024
Hailing from Duke as both a player and longtime assistant coach, Wojciechowski is close with Blue Devils legend Grant Hill, the architect of the Team USA Olympic roster.
Recognizing Potter’s ability to space the floor as a three-point shooter, Wojciechowski thought the Wisconsin alum would be an ideal practice partner for Team USA’s frontcourt to prepare for the Olympics.
Potter practiced with Team USA during their training camp in Las Vegas, and earned an invite to travel as a Select Team member internationally during exhibition play.
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During his time with the roster, Potter grew close to former MVPs Joel Embiid, Steph Curry, and LeBron James, even landing a pair of signed game-worn shoes from the fellow Ohio native.
“To Micah,” James wrote, “Hometown for Life.”
After two seasons with the Jazz, Potter is a free agent. The center averaged 3.3 points and 2.6 rebounds in 10.3 minutes per game.
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