Jewish American pro basketball player uses sport to unite communities to combat hate and inspire generations

Jared Armstrong’s basketball career did not pan out exactly how he had hoped, but what he has done with the sport has been a rather nice consolation prize. Armstrong was unable to play Division I basketball due to a foot injury but has been playing professionally in Israel . When Armstrong was offered the opportunity to play in Israel, he received citizenship there, a nod to his Jewish heritage. Now, he is aiming to "be remembered as more than just a basketball player." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORT