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South Sudan's Basketball Team

From Refugees to Olympic Contenders: South Sudan’s Basketball Journey

We here at MATTER could not be more excited for our MATTER Pro partner, former NBA All-Star, Luol Deng, and the South Sudanese men’s national basketball team for becoming the top African team at this year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup. Their stunning victory earned them a coveted spot in the 2024 Olympics, marking the first …

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Luol Deng received the National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award

Luol Deng Receives National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award

MATTER Pro partner, Luol Deng, received the prestigious National Civil Rights Museum Sports Legacy Award on Monday, January 16, 2023, as part of the NBA’s 21st Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Game in Memphis, Tennessee. The award recognizes athletes who have used their success in sports as a vehicle to advance civil rights, …

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Sport Changes the World

MATTER Insight Trip Shows How Sport Changes The World

This story shared by Jacob Ross, Vice President of MATTER Pro.  Sport harnesses the power of opportunity, opening doors and breaking down barriers for athletes, regardless of who you are or where you’re from. MATTER Pro focuses on utilizing this unique opportunity by partnering with professional athletes on philanthropic projects. Our recent MATTER Insight trip …

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Luol Deng Foundation

Luol Deng Foundation: Strengthening South Sudan Youth Through the Power of Sport

Our guest writer is Saree Mading, Chief of Staff for the Luol Deng Foundation, a MATTER Pro partner. The Foundation recently began a new initiative, the South Sudan Youth Camp Activity, to strengthen and develop the youth of South Sudan through the power of sport.  She showed up to camp in a white skirt and …

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Gorgui Dieng Aids Senegal

MATTER Partner Gorgui Dieng Aids Senegal During Pandemic

Our friend and MATTER partner, Gorgui Dieng of the Memphis Grizzlies, has been keeping himself busy during the NBA’s suspended season. With his home country of Senegal ever on his heart and mind, he’s been focusing this unexpected downtime on helping Senegal address the COVID-19 pandemic.  On Instagram, Gorgui shared his foundation’s mission during this time:   In response to the growing needs in Senegal, The Gorgui Dieng …

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