Bigger than basketball: Manyiel Wugol's rise

Manyiel Wugol's story is one of perseverance and toughness, and now the 24-year-old will play his first professional season. It will be a year of hoops which he is dedicating to his late mate.

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Manyiel Wugol is dedicating his debut NBL1 season to his late mate Alier Riak, whose tragic death shocked the basketball community last year.

The West Australian has just signed for the Southwest Slammers in the West conference after spending time in the US collegiate system.