Meet the 18-year-old South Sudanese basketball prospect going viral.

Jongkuch Mach is an Australian-born prospect of South Sudanese descent, currently training at the prestigious BA Centre of Excellence.

Standing at a staggering 7’6”, he is already taller than almost every active NBA player.
Jongkuch Mach’s heritage ties into one of Africa’s fastest-rising basketball powerhouses. The South Sudanese national team captured the world’s attention by qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games, proving the region is a goldmine for elite basketball talent.