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Who is Khaman Maluach, the South Sudanese player picked in the NBA draft?

‘I’m here representing the whole continent of Africa,’ Maluach said after being drafted by the Houston Rockets.

Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2025

South Sudan's Historic Olympic Basketball Debut Victory

South Sudan's men's basketball team makes historic Olympic debut with a victory, showcasing talent and determination on the global stage.

‘A journey bigger than basketball’: South Sudan dreams of Olympic glory

The underdog team’s astonishing journey to Paris has inspired the country – and fans across Africa – with hopes the Bright Stars will light the way for the next generation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2024

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Why Australia has two men’s basketball teams to cheer at the Paris Olympics

South Sudan’s story of resilience, unity and hope has a strong Australian flavour thanks to the five players with connections to the country

The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2024

Boxer Delicious Orie: ‘I wouldn’t go to the Olympics if I didn’t think I would win a gold medal’

In the run-up to Paris, the amateur boxer tells Donald McRae about his friendship with Anthony Joshua and how, in another life, he may have been on the Russia-Ukraine war frontlines

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2024

How Former NBA Star Luol Deng Led South Sudan Basketball to the Paris Olympics

The world's newest nation is set to play in Paris this summer, thanks to a visionary two-time All-Star and refugee.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 9, 2024

Duke outlasts Michigan State in mistake-filled game at United Center

It was Jon Scheyer’s first game coaching at the United Center since taking over for Duke legend Mike Krzyzewski.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2023

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Carlos Boozer reflects on time with Derrick Rose-led Bulls: ‘We were like rockstars’

During a recent interview, Carlos Boozer reflected on his time with the Derrick Rose-led Chicago Bulls.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 2, 2023

'The world knows us.' South Sudanese cheer their basketball team's rise and Olympic qualification

Basketball has united the South Sudanese

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

Rockets assistant Royal Ivey coaches South Sudan to 2024 Olympics

Led by #Rockets assistant Royal Ivey, South Sudan recently clinched a spot in the 2024 Olympics. It’s the young nation’s first Olympic berth in any team sport.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2023

‘Sport brings people together’: Luol Deng on basketball and South Sudan

The former NBA star talks to Al Jazeera about building South Sudan’s basketball team and why sport can change lives.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023

‘More than basketball’: South Sudan go from underdogs to history-makers

South Sudan have made history by winning their first FIBA World Cup game and by qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2023

The Bulls were 1 trade away from landing LeBron, Wade, and Bosh

The Chicago Bulls almost had LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh come to Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 19, 2023

The missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential of British basketball

The sport is one of the most popular activities among young people in the UK. Yet years of underfunding means it has little hope of meaningful growth

The Guardian - US · Apr 12, 2022

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