The Bright Stars of South Sudan shined on their Olympic debut against Puerto Rico, while the USA’s luminaries made their statement as Group C got underway.
The African powerhouses, who only became members of FIBA in 2013, were nervous to begin with — trailing 28-20 after the first quarter —but found their feet and rose to the occasion, coming up with a convincing 90-79 success.
Carlik Jones led South Sudan with 19 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in an all-around masterclass, canceling Jose Alverado’s 26 for Puerto Rico.
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