Fox Basketball Club
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| League | Road to BAL |
| Founded | January 24, 2024 |
| History | Fox Basketball Club (2024–present) |
| Arena | Nimititalata Basketball Stadium |
| Location | Juba, South Sudan |
| Chairman | Manut Tong Atak |
| Head coach | Ajou Deng |
Fox Basketball Club is a South Sudanese basketball team based in Juba.[1] Founded in 2024, the team currently plays in the Road to BAL, as the second team from South Sudan to compete in the tournament's history.
History
[edit]The club was founded on January 24, 2024, and was headed by chairman Manut Tong Atak. The first head coach was Madut Ayuel. That year, Fox played in a qualifying tournament for the Road to BAL, organized by the South Sudan Basketball Federation (SSBF). They defeated Cobra Sport in the semifinals, and Nile Spartans in the final to claim a spot in the continental tournament.[2] Fox was the second team from the country to play in the Road to BAL, behind Cobra Sport.[3]
In October 2024, they made their continental debut, under head coach Mandy Juruni. After a 3–2 record in the first phase,[4] they were granted a wild card by FIBA Africa to enter the Elite 16 round, from which point Ajou Deng took over coaching responsibilities.[3]
Arena
[edit]Fox plays its home games at the Nimititalata Basketball Stadium, which has capacity for 2,000 people, and is used both during day and nighttime.[3]
Players
[edit]Current roster
[edit]The following is Fox Basketball Club's roster in the first round of the 2025 BAL qualification:
Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.
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References
[edit]- ^ "Fox Basketball Club Stats, Games, Results, Rosters, Photos & Videos - FIBA Africa Champions Clubs ROAD TO B.A.L 2025 | FIBA Basketball". www.fiba.basketball. November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ "Fox Basketball clinch 2024 South Sudan Championship title". www.fiba.basketball. October 21, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Meet the team: Fox Basketball". www.fiba.basketball. November 27, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ "Bravehearts make history, Matero finish 5-0". www.fiba.basketball. October 27, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.