Khaman Maluach, from Rumbek, South Sudan, was selected as the 10th pick by the Houston Rockets in the 2025 NBA Draft. His journey to the NBA was marked by resilience, beginning in a refugee camp in Uganda after fleeing conflict in his home country. Emotionally overwhelmed, Maluach expressed pride in representing Africa on such a significant platform, reflecting on his late start in basketball at the age of 13. His story highlights hope and determination, offering inspiration to many across the continent.
"I'm here representing the whole continent of Africa,' Maluach said after being selected by the Houston Rockets with the 10th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft."
"This is a day I would never forget in my life as I capped off an incredible journey from the refugee camps in Africa to basketball's highest stage."
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