NBA Prospect Maluach Faces Visa Hurdles for Road Trips

NBA draft prospect Khaman Maluach, an 18-year-old star from South Sudan, confronts significant U.S. visa challenges amid policy changes under Donald Trump that target citizens from 12 countries, including his homeland. He entered the U.S. legally in 2024 on an F-1 student visa to play for Duke University, bolstered by an I-20 certificate, and now awaits a B-1/B-2 business/tourist visa approval as the NBA prepares his draft petition with USCIS.