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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
GLOBAL REACH: Georgetown Center Julius Halaifonua Impresses at U19 World Cup
Fans of the Georgetown Hoyas think they know Julius Halaifonua pretty well, despite his injury, but whether even the most faithful diehards could predict that Julius would be balling this summer is hard to tell. The starting center for New Zealand turned in some solid performances and showed off his efficiency. Heads are starting to turn. Halaifonua averaged 10.6 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 2.0 APG, and 1.6 BPG in 19.3 MPG over 7 games (4-3) for the fourth-placed New Zealand squad. The Kiwis finished behind the USA, Germany, and Slovenia. In case you had not heard, Ed Cooley made the trip. Advertisement Our friends over at the Finger WAG offer a nice breakdown of Juilius' work in Switzerland. Here are some other tweets: Solid work, Julius! There's more to be done! Hoya Saxa! More from
Otago Daily Times
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Junior Tall Blacks bow to dominant US in semifinal
United States showed all their quality as the Junior Tall Blacks' quest for gold came to an end yesterday. New Zealand were beaten 120-64 in their semifinal at the Fiba under-19 world championship in Lausanne, Switzerland. They played Slovenia for the bronze medal overnight. Centre Julius Halaifonua had 15 points and was the Junior Tall Blacks' most threatening presence against the US. But on the whole they did not shoot well enough and had too many turnovers against a rampant and clinical opponent, who shot 54.9% from the field — including 52% from deep. The US got away to a flying start, as star forward AJ Dybansta scored two quick baskets, before Mikel Brown jun added a triple to make it 9-2. Oscar Goodman and Tama Isaac helped pull back to 12-6, but the Junior Tall Blacks were just holding on. American centre Daniel Jacobsen scored two quick baskets in the post, forcing New Zealand into a timeout at 16-6. From there, the US pulled away. A slam dunk from Caleb Holt, who led the US with 20 points, made it 23-8, which became 32-14 at the end of the first quarter. That became 55-26 at the end of the second quarter, and 81-50 at the end of the third. The United States were to play Germany in the final this morning. — APL
USA Today
05-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Saturday showdown: Team USA vs New Zealand in the FIBA U19 World Cup semifinals
As the FIBA U19 World Cup heats up, only four teams remain in the chase for glory, and it's shaping up to be a nail-biter! Team USA has proven their mettle, emerging victorious over Canada in a thrilling quarterfinal matchup on July 4th. With both Team USA and Germany favored to reach the finals, they now face formidable challengers—Slovenia and New Zealand—eager to upset the apple cart. Next up for Team USA is a showdown against New Zealand, who come into this clash with an impressive 4-1 record. They've made history by advancing past the quarterfinals for the first time ever after defeating host nation Switzerland 84-70. Leading the charge was Hayden Jones, who put on a spectacular performance with 23 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocks. He wasn't alone; Julius Halaifonua added 17 points, while Oscar Goodman achieved a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds, showcasing a powerhouse trio that's ready to make waves! Match-Up Snapshot: A New Rivalry?The history between Team USA and New Zealand is brief but notable; their only previous encounter in 2019 saw Team USA dominate with a score of 111-71. Currently, they hold a 1-0 series lead. Will they extend that advantage to 2-0? This upcoming match-up promises to be electrifying! Hayden Jones is not just any player; he's averaging an impressive 15.2 points per game alongside 8.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists throughout this tournament. He's definitely someone to watch as he leads New Zealand into battle against one of the tournament favorites. As Team USA gears up for what could be another historic moment on their quest for gold, they know that every second counts on the hardwood. The tip-off is set for 2 PM ET at Lausanne Arena in Switzerland—don't miss out on this clash of titans! Stream live at FIBA U19 YouTube Channel.
