South Sudan's Khaman Maluach, 16, makes FIBA World Cup debut - ESPN
Khaman Maluach became one of the youngest to ever play in the basketball World Cup, playing 16 minutes Monday in South Sudan's 89-86 victory over China.
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Khaman Maluach became one of the youngest to ever play in the basketball World Cup, playing 16 minutes Monday in South Sudan's 89-86 victory over China.
Khaman Maluach, an elite 2025 NBA draft prospect who is just 16 years old, was named to South Sudan's FIBA World Cup roster, their basketball federation told ESPN.
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