Team USA Eyes Paris Olympics After Overcoming South Sudan

Team USA Prepares for Olympic Gold

Challenged by Young South Sudanese Team

Team USA, boasting an impressive roster with 11 Olympic appearances and 10 Olympic gold medals combined, faced a surprising challenge from South Sudan, the youngest nation to compete internationally in basketball. Despite trailing by 16 points, Team USA rallied to secure a narrow 101-100 victory.

As the governing body for basketball in the United States, Team USA is under intense scrutiny as it prepares to defend its title at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Saturday's game against South Sudan served as a crucial test, revealing areas for improvement as the team aims for its fifth consecutive gold medal.