South Sudan is one win away from qualifying for the country’s first FIBA Basketball World Cup. It could happen in February during World Cup qualifying window.

The chances are high that the country’s biggest star Bol Bol would put on the jersey of South Sudan. The 23-year-old center, son of the late Manute Bol, is currently playing for the Orlando Magic and has never played for his homeland.

Former NBA player Luol Deng, South Sudanese who represented Great Britain on international level, is hopeful that Bol will follow his father’s legacy and play for the national team.

Via Marc J. Spears of Andscape:

“Bol Bol told me he wants to play,” Deng said. “Obviously, this window in February, he’s still in the NBA. So, when we make it to the World Cup, then we can come to Bol Bol and knock on his door again. But in the past, he wanted to play badly. I remember he got hurt, but he wanted to play. But for Bol Bol, for him to [play], he needs to understand that his father’s legacy was for Bol Bol to play. He doesn’t understand how much he’s loved, and I think he will as he gets older. But his dad is loved so much that right now Bol Bol is getting everybody in the country so excited. His games are being watched by every kid.”

This season Bol is averaging 12.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 27 minutes per game for the Magic.