2024 Olympics: US to face South Sudan in men's hoops pool

USA Basketball has been drawn into Group C for the men's basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics

The Americans will face South Sudan and one more team to be determined in the preliminary round.

The United States have been drawn into Group C for the men's basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics along with South Sudan and one more team to be determined.

The Americans are the defending gold medalists and will be looking to win their fourth straight Olympic title. They will be favored to win their group, but South Sudan will be a tough opponent.

South Sudan is a rising star in the basketball world. They finished second in the 2023 FIBA AfroBasket tournament and are ranked 10th in the world by FIBA.

The third team in Group C will be determined through a qualifying tournament. The tournament will be held in 2024 and will feature 12 teams from around the world.

The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals. The quarterfinals, semifinals and gold and bronze medal games will be held at the Accor Arena in Paris.

The 2024 Paris Olympics will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024.

Conclusion

The United States will be looking to make a statement in the men's basketball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They will be favored to win their group, but they will face a tough challenge from South Sudan and the other team in their group. The Americans will need to be at their best if they want to win their fourth straight Olympic gold medal.