Duke Basketball officially signs 7'2" Khaman Maluach from South Sudan and NBA Academy Africa, with Coach Jon Scheyer praising his unique talents, vocal leadership, and commitment to winning.

By the Numbers
  • Khaman Maluach stands at 7'2" tall.
  • At 17, Maluach has been described as "10 times better" than Joel Embiid was at the same age.
Yes, But

It's uncertain if Maluach's improvement will continue on the same path or rate, despite favorable comparisons with Joel Embiid.

State of Play
  • Khaman Maluach is set to compete in the Olympics this summer with former Duke player Luol Deng and the South Sudanese National Team.
  • Maluach won't be able to attend summer school on campus due to international obligations.
What's Next

Coach Jon Scheyer is looking forward to working with Maluach after the Olympics, aiming to leverage insights from Luol Deng's involvement with the South Sudanese team.

Bottom Line

Duke Basketball's signing of Khaman Maluach reflects a strategic move to add unique talent and international perspective to the program, presenting both opportunities and challenges in integrating a promising young player into the team.