South Sudan's "Bright Stars" Mark Historic Debut at...
International News
August 28, 2023
South Sudan's national basketball team, nicknamed the "Bright Stars," marked a significant milestone by making their inaugural appearance at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. In their first match of the tournament, the team engaged in a closely contested game against Puerto Rico in the Philippines. The match ended in a tie of 81-all in regular time, ultimately resulting in a narrow 101-96 overtime defeat for South Sudan. The team competes in group B alongside Serbia and China.