Fynn Schott Dominates World Cup Qualifiers

0:00On March 2nd, Utah basketball fans got a glimpse of hope this weekend from across the world. 19-year-old Finn Shot, a 6-foot-9-4 committed to the Utes, dominated in the first round of the 2027 World Cup. Qualifiers for Austria's senior national team. In two games against the Netherlands, Shot averaged 17 points and 13 rebounds per game, leading the event in boards and posting a top. Efficiency rating of 26.5. He shot 75% from the field on 10 attempts inside the arc each time, including 19 points and 11 rebounds in Sunday's close. Win, Utah has struggled this season with rebounding, holding the 3rd worst margin and the big 12 at minus 1.1 per game. Fans see Shot as the front-core boost they need, especially with injuries like Babacar Faye's season ender and James O'Conquo graduating soon. Shot's place at Jess Hill fit right in under Coach Alex Jensen, helping a smaller Ute's team compete better inside against bigger conference foes.

1:01Before heading to Salt Lake City, Shot has more qualifiers ahead, facing Poland on July 3rd and Latvia on July 6th, where he could build even more momentum for his college debut.