Overview

• South Sudan secured its first Olympic men's basketball victory by defeating Puerto Rico 90-79.
• Coach Royal Ivey and Luol Deng have been pivotal in developing the nation's basketball program.
• The team previously gained attention with a strong performance against Team USA in an exhibition game.
• South Sudan's basketball journey began with their participation in the 2021 AfroBasket tournament.
• The team's success highlights the potential for sports to unite and inspire a nation.