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Will South Sudan's men's basketball team qualify for the quarterfinals in the Paris 2024 Olympics?
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South Sudan•Bright Stars•Olympic•Paris 2024 Olympics•Puerto Rico•African•Carlik Jones•Nuni Omot•Jose Alvarado•Tremont Waters
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South Sudan, Youngest Nation, Wins First-Ever Olympic Basketball Game 90-79
Jul 28, 2024, 11:06 AM
South Sudan's men's basketball team, known as the 'Bright Stars,' has made history by winning their first-ever Olympic basketball game. In a Group C match at the Paris 2024 Olympics, South Sudan defeated Puerto Rico 90-79. This victory is significant as it marks only the second time an African team has won an Olympic basketball match since 1996. Carlik Jones led South Sudan with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Nuni Omot added 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists. Puerto Rico's Jose Alvarado scored 26 points, and Tremont Waters contributed 18 points. South Sudan, the world's youngest nation, remains unbeaten in the tournament. Their win positions them well for potential qualification to the quarterfinals, a milestone no African country has ever achieved in Olympic basketball history.
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