Landmark is level 2 of 4 in the South Sudan Hall of Fame: a first that opened a door, or the pre-eminent figure of their generation in this country. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
A national basketball team assembled largely from a diaspora scattered by war, which beat Angola to reach the 2024 Olympics — the country's first appearance at any Games.
South Sudan's men's national basketball team, the Bright Stars, qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics by beating Angola in their final qualifying game — the country's first Olympic appearance.
The squad has drawn on NBA players including Carlik Jones, Wenyen Gabriel and JT Thor, and was built up under Luol Deng as federation president.
The squad has drawn on NBA players including Carlik Jones, Wenyen Gabriel and JT Thor, and was built up under Luol Deng as federation president.
- The Washington Informer — The Bright Stars: South Sudan's basketball team continues to shine
- MATTER — From refugees to Olympic contenders: South Sudan's basketball journey
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