South Sudan's Basketball Team Makes Historic Olympic Debut
Led by coach Royal Ivey and former NBA star Luol Deng, the team achieves its first Olympic victory, symbolizing hope and resilience for the young nation.
- 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.
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