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Jabari Parker & Mormons

Jabari Parker & Mormons

LDS basketball star Jabari Parker moves into No. 1 prospect status [..] The interesting thing I learned over the weekend, not directly from Parker, but from those who know him, is that he has not ruled out serving a two-year LDS Church mission. Ref. Source 6

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Mormon On Sports illustrated

Sports Illustrated rarely produces a cover story on a high school athlete, but when it comes to 17-year-old prep basketball sensation Jabari Parker, the venerable national publication couldn't resist. Ref. Source 3

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Jabari Parker uncertain of mission

Parker, who is Mormon and will turn 18 in March, had planned on attending college for at least one year, then deciding whether to go on a mission or enter the NBA draft. Parker told Sports Illustrated he was torn between heading on a mission and his dream of playing in the NBA. Ref. Source 9

Mormons and Parker Jabari

Jabari Parker to speak at Salt Lake devotional during BYU recruiting trip

One of the top high school basketball players in the nation and his family are hoping to reach out. Ref. Source 5

Mormons and Parker Jabari

BYU Basketball: Jabari chooses Duke over BYU, Mich. St., others (+video)

Jabari Parker committed to Duke, choosing the Blue Devils over BYU, Florida, Michigan State and Stanford. Ref. Source 6

Jabari Parker & Mormons

Now if that isn't a slap in the face for BYU I don't know what is, but he is right and Mormons should not be disappointed in him for that decision. He wants to make a basketball career not a Mormon career.

Jabari Parker & Mormons

Jabari Parker reacts to heavy Twitter criticism with class (+video)

Shortly after Jabari Parker announced his decision, Twitter lit up. Not all of the reaction was good. Ref. Source 4

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Jabari Parker found a Mormon connection at Duke

Jabari Parker and his family found a religious connection at Duke before Parker committed to play there. Ref. Source 4