Road to Paris: South Sudan to play USA

[Juba, 12/12/2023] - The South Sudan Basketball Federation is pleased to share the first update on the national men’s team's preparation activities for the 2024 Olympics.

South Sudan Basketball has officially accepted an invitation from USA Basketball to play against USA in London on July 20 as part of the 2024 USA Basketball Showcase, and preparations for Paris.

“As a young and developing program, South Sudan Basketball recognizes and appreciates the significance of each stage of our progress. We accept this invitation as a welcome opportunity to compete at an elite level.”

The USA Basketball Showcase will be a valued addition to our preparation for Paris, and I look forward to the experience being in London, where my journey as an Olympian began 12 years ago.” said President Luol Deng (SSBF).

In a press release, Jim Tooley, CEO of USA Basketball, expressed, "USA Basketball is looking forward to the excitement of an Olympic year and the opportunity to take the USA Basketball Showcase to Las Vegas and London.

Facing South Sudan and Germany will provide optimal training opportunities as we prepare to defend our gold medal in Paris, and we are thrilled to host them next summer."

The South Sudan Basketball Federation is currently in the process of finalizing additional activities scheduled for the 2024 Road to Paris training program, including a training camp. Further details and confirmations will be shared at a later date.