Lebron James Hits Game Winning Shot For Team Usa

South Sudan Shocks Team USA in Exhibition Game

LeBron James Hits Game-Winning Shot for Team USA

South Sudan's Roster Boasts NBA Talent

WEB South Sudan's roster is littered with current, former, and future NBA players, headlined by 17-year-old Duke commit and projected 2025 NBA draft lottery pick Dariq Whitehead.

Despite Team USA's talent advantage, South Sudan controlled the majority of the game, showcasing their cohesive teamwork and skilled play.

In a thrilling finish, LeBron James hit a game-winning shot with eight seconds remaining, giving Team USA a narrow 101-100 victory.

Carlik Jones' Triple-Double Lifts South Sudan

Carlik Jones was a standout performer for South Sudan, recording a triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. His all-around play was crucial in fueling South Sudan's upset.

WEB In 2021, Team USA suffered an exhibition defeat to another African nation, Nigeria, in Las Vegas. However, that Nigerian team featured a higher caliber of NBA talent compared to South Sudan.

South Sudan's victory is a testament to the growing depth and quality of African basketball and its potential to challenge the dominance of traditional basketball powerhouses.

WEB South Sudan and AS English provided live coverage, stats, highlights, and analysis of the game throughout the night, capturing the excitement and drama of this historic upset.