Noi's Bright Stars smash Mali in AfroBasket Qualifier
24 Nov
1
min read
South Sudan, headlined by Sydney's Kouat Noi, recorded their second win in Group A of the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers on Saturday, trouncing Mali 85-60.
It was South Sudan's second-largest winning margin since demolishing DR Congo 101-58 in the second round of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers on August 27, 2022, in Monastir, Tunisia.
PURCHASE YOUR KINGS HOME GAME TICKETS NOW
Atem Kuany Kuany led the way for South Sudan, finishing with a game-high 17 points; Dhieu Deing added 13 points and Junior Madut contributed 12 points to help Luol Deng's men improve to 2-0 in Group A - after defeating Morocco in game one.
Tamandjan Konate and Fousseyni Drame, the only two Malians to score in double digits, finished with 15 and 10 points, respectively.
This result saw South Sudan's winning streak continue, with the Bright Stats now 7-0 in African basketball, dating back to August 2022.
Next up for the Bright Stars, who also feature King #238 Jackson Makoi, are the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Monday.
29 Mar
Kings win game 3 in front of record crowd
28 Mar
Kings expecting electric atmosphere in Game 3
27 Mar
Kings set to bounce back at home
26 Mar
Hoops Capital Extends Partnership with RWS Global
26 Mar
More than 14,000 tickets sold!
25 Mar
Bogut riding the highs and lows of coaching
22 Mar
Get ready for Term 2 at Hoops Capital Academy
22 Mar
Kings send message in Game One, but stay locked in
22 Mar
Veteran presence, immediate impact: Craig fuels Kings
21 Mar
Kings dominate 36ers in crushing Game One victory
21 Mar
Dellavedova delivers for Kings in superb season
20 Mar
Courtside and Premium sold out as demand for Championship tickets soar
20 Mar
On the Eve of Game 1
18 Mar
Finals Hub: What you need to know
17 Mar
April school holiday programs
15 Mar
Kings bound for Championship Series
Support your team with the latest gear
Grab your latest team releases before they're gone.
Follow for behind the scenes content
Get the latest Team Updates
Breaking news & special offers. Direct to your inbox.
2026/27 Memberships Now Available
NBL Properties
Subscribe to our Newsletter
The National Basketball League acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, live & play. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present & emerging as well as all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Community. © year National Basketball League |Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy