FIBA World Cup: South Sudan secures Olympic berth with win over Angola

The 2023 FIBA World Cup continues with games having significant implications for Olympic berths and quarterfinal spots.

South Sudan secured a crucial victory over Angola, winning 101-78 in a game that solidified South Sudan's position as the frontrunner for Africa’s outright Olympic berth.

Carlik Jones led South Sudan with 26 points, 15 assists, and 7 rebounds, setting a World Cup record for most assists in a single game.

Gilas Pilipinas aims to improve from its 32nd-place finish in the previous tournament as it competes in the classification phase.