Puerto Rican players did the same in solidarity. ''It's the pride for their country,'' said South Sudan coach Royal Ivey, who is American. ''South Sudan. ‘Sud' means ‘the land of the Black.' ...

Khaman Maluach, a 7-2 center from South Sudan who is still 18 years old, has been projected as a lottery pick. His agent confirmed late Saturday the Duke freshman will enter the NBA Draft.

Maluach's rapid rise and consistent improvement have made him one of the most talked-about prospects for the NBA Draft. Standing at 7-foot-2 with a rare combination of size, athleticism, and skill, ...

As the early entry deadline for the 2025 NBA Draft approached, Duke Basketball star Khaman Maluach made his decision to ...

Duke basketball freshman center Khaman Maluach will enter the 2025 NBA Draft. Here's a look at his background and stats.

SAN ANTONIO – A State Department ruling announced Saturday could affect star Duke basketball player Khaman Maluach, the Blue Devils' starting center. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a ...

He represented his country at the Paris Olympics last year – the first time that a basketball team from South Sudan has appeared at the Games. He was part of the NBA Academy Africa before ...

whose family fled war-ravaged South Sudan to live as refugees in Uganda, only began playing basketball in 2019. He attended a basketball camp organized by former Duke player Luol Deng and was ...

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke’s Khaman Maluach, a relative newcomer to basketball who boosted his ... A 7-2 center from South Sudan who is still 18 years old, Maluach has been projected as a lottery ...