Young South Sudan Team Poses Stiff Challenge

Team USA Wins Thrilling Pre-Olympic Friendly

Young South Sudan Team Poses Stiff Challenge

Team USA, led by Anthony Davis, Donovan Mitchell, and Kendrick Nunn, faced a determined South Sudan squad featuring young talents like Thon Maker and Nuni Omot.

South Sudan, the youngest nation to compete in international basketball, shocked Team USA in the first half, racing out to a 16-point lead.

However, Team USA fought back in the second half, erasing the deficit and eventually taking the lead on a layup by LeBron James with just 8 seconds remaining.

The final score was 101-100, with Team USA escaping with a narrow victory in a pre-Olympic friendly that provided a glimpse of the challenges they may face in Paris 2024.