USA men's basketball at the Olympics today: USA vs. South Sudan tipoff time, how to watch, lineups

The U.S. men's basketball team will face a familiar opponent on Wednesday in its second game in Group C play at the 2024 Paris Olympics .

South Sudan team gave the U.S. a scare in a scrimmage game on July 20, ahead of the Olympics. A layup by LeBron James with eight seconds remaining — and a blocked shot by Anthony Edwards with three seconds left — helped give the USA a 101-100 win over South Sudan after the Americans overcame a 14-point deficit.

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The U.S. is going for its fifth straight gold medal finish at the Olympics, while South Sudan's men's basketball team is the first-ever team to represent the country. Former Philadelphia 76er Carlik Jones recorded a triple-double in South Sudan's narrow loss, scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.

Here's what you need to know on how to watch the men's national team on Sunday at the 2024 Paris Olympics vs. South Sudan, including start time, TV information, streaming options and starting lineup:

What channel is the U.S. Men's Basketball Team vs. South Sudan today?

• TV channel: USA Network
• Streaming: NBCOlympics.com | NBC app | NBC Olympic app | Peacock | Fubo (free trial)

The USA Network will broadcast Team USA Basketball's Group C game against South Sudan at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Streaming options include NBCOlympics.com, the NBC app and the NBC Olympic app (all with a cable login). Other options include Peacock , which will carry every event at the Olympics, and Fubo , which carries the USA Network and offers a free trial.

Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics live with Fubo (free trial)

U.S. Men's Basketball vs. South Sudan start time

• Date: Wednesday, July 31
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Pierre Mauroy Stadium (Lille, France)

The United States Men's Basketball team plays South Sudan in its second Group C game at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, July 31, at 3 p.m. ET inside Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille, France.

U.S. Men's Basketball Team Paris Olympics roster

Here's the roster for the U.S. Men's National basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics under coach Steve Kerr, the coach of the NBA's Golden State Warriors.

Listed in number order. Olympic appearance in parentheses .

• No. 4 Stephen Curry, guard (1st)
• No. 5 Anthony Edwards, guard (1st)
• No. 6 LeBron James, forward (4th)
• No. 7 Kevin Durant, forward (4th)
• No. 8 Derrick White, guard (1st)
• No. 9 Tyrese Haliburton, guard (1st)
• No. 10 Jayson Tatum, forward (2nd)
• No. 11 Joel Embiid, center (1st)
• No. 12 Jrue Holiday, guard (2nd)
• No. 13 Bam Adebayo, center (2nd)
• No. 14 Anthony Davis, forward (2nd)
• No. 15 Devin Booker, guard (2nd)

U.S. Men's Basketball Team starting lineup vs. South Sudan at Paris Olympics

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