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Khaman Maluach

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Khaman Maluach could be Africa's next NBA star. First, he must navigate Trump's travel ban

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Duke center Khaman Maluach was born in South Sudan , a country still facing a travel ban from the Trump administration.

The NBA is preparing for a potentially complicated visa process.

The 18-year-old is the only potential draftee hailing from a country currently facing a visa and travel ban by the United States .

Khaman Maluach is expected to be the first first -round NBA draft pick to emerge from Africa .

He joined the NBA Academy Africa as a 14-year-old , leaving his family in Uganda to join a first -of-its-kind elite basketball training center in Senegal .

The NBA is comfortable with the process to apply for a waiver to the Trump administration travel ban based on how often it runs into complex international visa situations.

Maluach is still considered a work-in-progress by NBA scouts because of his limited experience.

His length and defensive potential could make him a top-10 pick if the mock drafts are correct.

“I saw a lot of tall people happy, and I was like, This is where I belong’.

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