By Eurohoops team / [email protected]
Carlik Jones stepped up when South Sudan needed him most, while Brancou Badio produced an all-around performance for Senegal as both teams secured wins in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers. Guinea also enjoyed a convincing victory over Cameroon.
Jones led South Sudan to a hard-fought 79-75 win over Tunisia in Rades, finishing with 20 points, five rebounds and three assists. The Partizan guard scored eight of his team’s 13 points in the final five minutes, helping the visitors survive a tense finish.
Majok Deng also played a key role with 16
