History of Khaman Maluach in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 21, 2025

Khaman Madit Maluach is a 7'2" South Sudanese college basketball player currently playing center for the Duke Blue Devils. Notably, he also plays for the South Sudan national team, joining at the young age of 16. He is a promising talent in the world of basketball.

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September 2006: Khaman Madit Maluach's Birth

In September 2006, Khaman Madit Maluach was born. He is a South Sudanese college basketball player.

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2019: Encouraged to Play Basketball

In 2019, Khaman Maluach was encouraged to play basketball by a boda boda motorcyclist. He attended a local camp organized by Luol Deng and later joined the NBA Academy Africa in Saly, Senegal.

2022: Plays for Cobra Sport in BAL

In 2022, Khaman Maluach played for the South Sudanese professional team Cobra Sport in the BAL (Basketball Africa League) season. He made his BAL debut on April 9 against Zamalek, scoring two points and recording two rebounds.

March 2023: Second BAL Season with AS Douanes

In March 2023, Khaman Maluach played in his second BAL season after being drafted first by AS Douanes. The Douanes reached the final, where Maluach started and contributed 2 points and 4 rebounds, but they lost to Al Ahly.

August 2023: Selected for South Sudan National Team

In August 2023, Khaman Maluach was selected for the South Sudan national team roster for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. At age 16, he was the youngest player on the roster.

2023: Basketball Without Borders MVP

In 2023, Khaman Maluach attended the Basketball Without Borders camp in Johannesburg, South Africa, and was named the camp's MVP.

March 2024: Drafted by City Oilers for BAL season

In March 2024, it was announced that Khaman Maluach was drafted by the Ugandan club City Oilers for the 2024 BAL season.

March 2024: Commitment to Duke

On 6 March 2024, Khaman Maluach announced his commitment to Duke, choosing them over UCLA, Kentucky, and Kansas.

2024: Qualified for Summer Olympics

In 2024, Khaman Maluach and the South Sudan national team qualified for the Summer Olympics in Paris after being the best-ranked African team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.