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South Sudan

East Africa
🇺🇸 Visa Suspended (Limited Exceptions)

US Entry Status

South Sudan is subject to a full suspension of all nonimmigrant and immigrant visa issuance with limited exceptions.

US visa status last updated: Nov 9, 2026

Visa status information is sourced from publicly available records including the US State Department and Wikipedia and is updated weekly. This is provided for general awareness only. Always verify current requirements with the US Embassy or official US government sources before making travel arrangements.

Players in Database
114
IDI Rating
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FIBA World Ranking
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In Our Database

  • 73 players from South Sudan are currently tracked in the Diaspora Drop database
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  • South Sudan's player count reflects a growing diaspora pipeline, driven heavily by talent developed outside the country

About South Sudan

  • Region: East Africa
  • Capital: Juba — national population estimated at 11 million
  • Founded: 2011 — the youngest internationally recognized nation in the world
  • Official Languages: English, Dinka, Nuer, Bari, and Zande
  • Religion: Predominantly Christian
  • Economy: Median household income of approximately $25 — one of the lowest in the world, reflecting significant development challenges

Basketball in South Sudan

  • FIBA World Ranking: #23 — a notable position for a nation only founded in 2011
  • AfroBasket: 6 titles across 2 appearances — most recent finish: 1st place
  • FIBA World Cup: 1 appearance
  • Olympics: 1 appearance — the team drew significant international attention on debut
  • Domestic League: New and actively working to establish infrastructure and grow participation

Notable Players

  • Luol Deng — longtime NBA veteran and a central figure in building South Sudan's national basketball program
  • Manute Bol — pioneering NBA big man, one of the tallest players in league history
  • Bol Bol — NBA center and son of Manute Bol, representing the next generation of the family's basketball legacy
  • JT Thor — NBA forward continuing to develop at the professional level
  • Khaman Maluach — highly regarded prospect in the emerging South Sudanese pipeline
  • Nuni Omot — professional player contributing to South Sudan's growing international footprint
  • Marial Shayok — professional guard with experience at multiple levels of pro basketball

Scouting Notes

  • South Sudan's talent base is predominantly diaspora-developed, with most top players raised and trained in the US, Australia, or Europe
  • Luol Deng's leadership of the national program has been instrumental in organizing and elevating the team's competitive profile
  • The national team's Olympic appearance signaled genuine international competitiveness and raised the country's visibility among global scouts
  • The domestic league is in early-stage development — scouting should currently focus on diaspora pathways rather than in-country pipelines

Players from South Sudan

114 players

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