South Sudan, ranked 33rd in the FIBA world rankings, came close to defeating the top-ranked U.S. men's basketball team in a pre-Olympic matchup in London. Despite facing challenges such as traffic delays and a strong performance from South Sudan's 3-point shooting, the U.S. narrowly secured a 101-100 victory.
The game served as a wake-up call for the U.S. Olympic team, highlighting the competitive nature of the upcoming tournament. U.S. coach Steve Kerr emphasized the lack of guarantees in modern international basketball, citing the team's previous losses and close matches en route to winning gold in Tokyo.
