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NBA News / The SportsRush / July 21
Carlik Jones Gets LeBron James Inked on Him to Honor Iconic Triple-Double Performance
Playing against the USA’s 2024 basketball team was intimidating for any country. It was an ‘Avengers Assemble’ moment for the American fans with a squad stacked with the best players in the NBA, like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James, all on the court together.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 21, 2024
Olympic Star Explains Why He Rebuffed NBA Offers To Sign With EuroLeague Team
NBA teams have reportedly eyed former Louisville Cardinals star Carlik Jones since helping South Sudan qualify for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. But the 6-foot point guard decided to join with Serbian club KK Partizan.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / August 11, 2024
Three former NBA players who impressed at the Olympics
While elite talents such as Nikola Jokic, LeBron James and Stephen Curry were undoubtedly stars of the tournament, some former NBA players enjoyed strong showings, potentially earning themselves another shot in the league.
The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz
How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 5, 2024
South Sudan Players Who Could Make NBA Jump After Olympics
South Sudan put on a show ahead of and during the Paris Olympics. Despite the bittersweet ending, they’ve made a name for their team and their nation. Indeed, they were arguably the most popular team in Lille, earning praise throughout.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2024
Men's basketball: Three takeaways from South Sudan vs. Puerto Rico
Here are three takeaways from Sunday's opening game of Group C.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 28, 2024
South Sudan, World’s Youngest Nation, Wins First-Ever Olympic Game
South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation but has already accomplished quite a major basketball feat. That happened when it knocked off Puerto Rico in Saturday’s opening day.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 28, 2024
South Sudan fans go into full party mode after historic Olympics win
South Sudan is the newest country in the world, and it already has its first Olympic basketball victory. In its first basketball game in the 2024 Olympics, South Sudan, which became an independent nation in 2011, defeated Puerto Rico 90-79 behind Carlik Jones’ 19 points.
Chicago Bulls News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / July 28, 2024
Carlik Jones Guides South Sudan to First Ever Olympics Win
PARIS - Carlik Jones is continuing to make Olympics history for the South Sudan men's national basketball team. The former Louisville men's basketball standout has the Bright Stars' run in the 2024 Summer Olympics off to a strong start, serving as the catalyst behind a 90-79 victory over Puerto Rico on Sunday to kick off group stage play.
Olympics News / ESPN / July 28, 2024
South Sudan stuns Puerto Rico for first hoops win 
Carlik Jones scored 19 points as South Sudan rallied in the second half to beat Puerto Rico 90-79 in the Paris Olympics opener for both teams.
Chicago Bulls News / Last Word On Sports / July 21, 2024
NBA Teams Won’t Have Long To Pursue South Sudan Star
If fans of the NBA and USA men’s basketball weren’t aware of Carlik Jones before Saturday, they are now. Playing for South Sudan, Jones had a magnificent performance and nearly helped pull off one of the biggest upsets in international play history.
Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / July 21, 2024
Former Chicago Bulls Player Could Make NBA Comeback Soon
With the Paris Olympic Games around the corner, basketball teams are playing Showcase Games to prepare for the upcoming Group Phase. In a very exciting Showcase Game on Saturday, USA Basketball faced off against South Sudan, narrowly escaping defeat with a 101-100 victory.
Chicago Bulls News / Sporting News / July 20, 2024
Who is Carlik Jones? Meet South Sudan's point guard for 2024 Paris Olympics
Jones, who has represented South Sudan internationally since 2023, brings NBA experience as a heady guard that sets the table for a talented roster capable of making noise at the Olympics.
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