Seven-foot New Zealander Julius Halaifonua commits to Georgetown

Posted Aug 5, 2024
Julius Halaifonua, a 7-foot center from the NBA Global Academy, committed to Georgetown on Monday. The four-star big man from Auckland, New Zealand received plenty of college interest, including from programs like North Carolina, Kentucky, Xavier, Virginia Tech, and others. Halaifonua is ranked as the No. 60 overall player in the class of 2024. (On3.com)

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