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Meet Carlik Jones: The South Sudan Basketball Sensation Who Nearly Upset Team USA

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South Sudan's basketball star Carlik Jones almost led his team to victory against Team USA in a thrilling match. Find out more about this rising star!

Carlik Jones, the South Sudan basketball prodigy, recently made headlines as he led his team in a nail-biting game against Team USA in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Bright Stars from South Sudan gave Team USA a run for their money, with Jones showcasing his exceptional skills on the court.

In a heart-stopping game, South Sudan came agonizingly close to pulling off a major upset against Team USA, with LeBron James sealing the victory for the American team with a last-second layup. Despite the loss, Jones's performance and the team's resilience captured the attention of basketball enthusiasts worldwide.

South Sudan, a relatively new team with refugee players from Sudan, displayed remarkable determination and skill against the seasoned Team USA. The game highlighted the talent and potential of South Sudan in the basketball world, paving the way for future success and recognition.

The USA Basketball Showcase exhibition game between Team USA and South Sudan was a thrilling display of sportsmanship and competitiveness. The intense matchup showcased the passion and talent of both teams, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.

Did you know that South Sudan's basketball team, despite being underdogs in the game, impressed with their performance, proving that resilience and teamwork can overcome any challenge? In a sport where surprises are always possible, South Sudan's near-upset against Team USA is a testament to the power of dedication and skill in the face of adversity.

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Who is Carlik Jones? Meet the South Sudan basketball star who ... (Olympics)

Jones made history as South Sudan came agonisingly close to registering a surprise win over Team USA in the lead up to Paris 2024.

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Bright Stars Shine As South Sudan Nearly Upsets Team USA (Forbes)

South Sudan nearly pulls off a shocking upset against Team USA, but LeBron James' clutch layup in the final seconds secures a 101-100 victory in a ...

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Team USA Basketball Avoids Major Upset To South Sudan On ... (Deadline)

LeBron James led the charge, capping things with a driving layup with eight seconds left to cement a 101-100 victory. Former Charlotte Hornets forward JT Thor ...

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LeBron James bails out Team USA with closeout performance ... (NBA.com)

South Sudan played the game of its young life; the team is only a few years old and making its maiden voyage to the Olympics, loaded with refugees from Sudan.

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Team USA Basketball Showcase highlights: USA escapes upset vs ... (USA TODAY)

Team USA men's basketball barely escaped their pre-Olympic game against South Sudan. Here are the highlights from a wild game.

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USA vs South Sudan score updates: Time, TV channel, streaming ... (Oklahoman.com)

It's the United States vs. South Sudan in the USA Basketball Showcase exhibition ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London, ...

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U.S. basketball barely avoids shocking upset against South Sudan (The Washington Post)

Though South Sudan has never competed in the Olympics in men's basketball and its roster lacks a current NBA player, the African nation of less than 13 ...

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Lebron James sinks Taipans led South Sudan in nailbiter (The Cairns Post)

In what could have been one of the most incredible upsets in modern sports history, South Sudan, which has four players with ties to the Cairns Taipans, ...

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