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UNC Basketball In Contact With New Zealand 7-Footer Julius Halaifonua


Speaking at the 2024 NBA Academy Games over the weekend, , a 7-foot, 290-pound center from New Zealand, broke down the latest in his recruitment. "Some of the bigger schools that have reached out...North Carolina, Kentucky, Gonzaga, and Georgetown. Those four right now are the biggest recruiters. But I've got a lot of others." (Sports Illustrated)

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UNC Basketball In Contact With New Zealand 7-Footer Julius Halaifonua