Team USA Narrowly Avoids Upset in Exhibition Game Against South Sudan

South Sudan's Strong Third Quarter Performance Highlights Olympic Potential

Despite a convincing victory in their final exhibition game against Germany, Team USA's narrow win over South Sudan on Saturday has raised concerns about their readiness for the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Trailing by 14 points at the half, Team USA rallied in the third quarter, outscoring South Sudan by 19 points. However, South Sudan's strong performance throughout the game has analysts questioning whether the US team is prepared for the challenges they will face in Paris.

South Sudan's near-upset has provided a blueprint for Olympic success against the US team. By playing aggressively in the paint and capitalizing on Team USA's defensive lapses, South Sudan proved that they have the potential to compete at the highest level.