Khaman Maluach Drafted by NBA

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Khaman Maluach Drafted by NBA After South Sudanese Visas Were Revoked by Trump Administration

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Khaman Maluach , 18 , was drafted by the Phoenix Suns with the 10th pick during the first of the 2025 NBA Draft .

In April , President Donald Trump said U.S. visa holders from South Sudan would have their documents revoked "effective immediately" South Sudan has experienced an increase in violence due to rising political tensions, according to the Associated Press .

NBA 's head of international basketball is determined to see the seven footer suit up.

Most international athletes in the NBA maintain a P-1 work visa during their career.

In the 2024-25 season , Maluach averaged 8.6 points per game and helped lead Duke , along with Cooper Flagg , to a Final Four appearance.

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