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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 21
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
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.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / August 5
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 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks' quiz
Starting in 1985, the NBA implemented a lottery system in order to determine which team receives the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft. But, this time we don't want you to name the top pick, but instead the pick that came after No. 1. How many of the second overall picks from this time can you name in six minutes?
Olympics News / Yardbarker / July 28
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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