Dozens of the Sudanese-Australian players have earned basketball scholarships to high schools and universities in the United States. Yet, some have also dropped out along the way.

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The final four spots were decided at Olympic Qualifying Tournaments in July. There were four OQTs total, and only the winner of each one earned a spot in Paris. South Sudan notably qualified for its ...