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Learn about the history, competitive record and current roster of the Bright Stars, the national basketball team of South Sudan. The team qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the 2024 Summer Olympics.
27 lip 2024 · South Sudan is the 23rd ranked team in the world and participated in the Paris 2024 Olympics. See their roster, stats, games, results, videos, news and more on FIBA.basketball.
28 lip 2024 · The youngest country in the world won their first game in Olympic history in men’s basketball at Paris 2024, beating Puerto Rico 90-79 on Sunday (28 July). A stellar team performance, led by Carlik Jones with 19 points, announced Bright Stars' arrival in style.
28 lip 2024 · South Sudan made history at Paris 2024 by beating Puerto Rico 90-79 in their debut game at the Men's Olympic Basketball Tournament. The Bright Stars, who became an official country in 2011, celebrated their first victory with joy and pride.
24 lut 2023 · Coached by NBA legend Luol Deng, South Sudan qualify for basketball's World Cup at their first attempt - and will be just the ninth nation to represent Africa at the sport's global showpiece.
2 wrz 2023 · Ranked 62nd in the world, South Sudan impressed with a strong start to their campaign against Puerto Rico before the Caribbeans rallied to secure an overtime win, 101-96.
South Sudan, a recently independent country in central Africa, made its first appearance at Paris 2024 with a 90-79 win over Puerto Rico. Led by NBA players and naturalized citizens, South Sudan showed its potential and passion in the sport and celebrated its flag at the arena.
