The former Louisville men's basketball standout came within striking distance of a triple-double against Puerto Rico.
PARIS - Carlik Jones is continuing to make Olympics history for the South Sudan men's national basketball team.
It's the first ever Olympics victory for the South Sudan MNT, who are making their debut in the Games after failing to qualify in 2016 and 2020. South Sudan officially gained independence as a nation in 2011.
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