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South Sudan center Khaman Maluach grateful for Olympic experience at 17

7-foot-2 Duke signee is the youngest men’s basketball player representing the youngest nation at the Paris Games

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Behind former NBA forward Luol Deng’s coaching and charity, South Sudan basketball is on the rise

Along with Brooklyn Nets assistant Royal Ivey, the retired player has led the African nation to within one win of qualifying for the 2023 FIBA World Cup

By Marc J. Spears

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NBA Africa VP Amadou Fall talks about growing the game in the continent

The Senegalese exec wants to increase the league’s influence — and he’s got big plans

By Marc J. Spears

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South Sudan center Khaman Maluach grateful for Olympic experience at 17

Behind former NBA forward Luol Deng’s coaching and charity, South Sudan basketball is on the rise

NBA Africa VP Amadou Fall talks about growing the game in the continent

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