Izayah Le'afa is contracted with the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League.
34 Facts About Izayah Le'afa
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Izayah Le'afa began his career in the New Zealand NBL, playing three seasons for the Saints before moving to the United States in 2016 to play college basketball for the Sacramento State Hornets.
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Izayah Le'afa subsequently joined the South East Melbourne Phoenix in the Australian NBL, where he played two seasons before joining the New Zealand Breakers in 2022.
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Izayah Le'afa attended St Patrick's College, where he played both basketball and rugby.
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Izayah Le'afa played four years for the basketball team and was the starting point guard each of his final three seasons.
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Izayah Le'afa averaged over 20 points per game during his last two years and was named the school's Sportsman of the Year and team MVP during each of those seasons.
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Izayah Le'afa debuted for the Wellington Saints in the 2013 New Zealand NBL season, but due to suffering from multiple concussions, he missed a number of games over his first two seasons.
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Izayah Le'afa won a championship with the Saints in 2014 and then averaged 7.3 points per game in 2015.
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Izayah Le'afa moved to the United States in 2016 to play college basketball for the Sacramento State Hornets, becoming the program's first ever New Zealand-born player.
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Izayah Le'afa scored in double figures four times, including a season-best 16 points against Southern Utah on 12 January 2017.
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Izayah Le'afa scored in double figures in 13 of his final 23 games of the season, including a career-high 23 points against Portland on 21 December 2017.
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Izayah Le'afa was a finalist for Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year.
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Izayah Le'afa scored in double figures 11 times, including eight games with at least 15 points.
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Izayah Le'afa twice had a season high of 18 points.
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Izayah Le'afa scored in double figures 13 times, including tying his career high with 23 points on two occasions.
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Izayah Le'afa was named an honourable mention all-Big Sky Conference selection.
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In June 2020, Izayah Le'afa was acquired by the Auckland Huskies for the 2020 New Zealand NBL season.
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Izayah Le'afa was named in the league's All-Star Five and earned co-Defensive Player of the Year honours alongside Jarrod Kenny.
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Izayah Le'afa was drawn to the Phoenix by his Kiwi connections with Reuben Te Rangi and assistant coach Judd Flavell.
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Izayah Le'afa was quickly thrust into the rotation due to injuries.
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On 24 June 2021, Izayah Le'afa re-signed with the Phoenix on a two-year deal.
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Izayah Le'afa's hounding defence and ability to get to the rim in his first season saw him earn elevation from development player to a full-time contract.
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On 10 June 2022, Izayah Le'afa signed a two-year deal with the New Zealand Breakers.
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On 27 April 2023, Izayah Le'afa signed with the Wellington Saints for the rest of the 2023 New Zealand NBL season.
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Izayah Le'afa re-joined the Saints for the 2024 New Zealand NBL season.
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On 19 April 2024, Izayah Le'afa signed a two-year deal with the Sydney Kings.
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The second-year mutual option on Izayah Le'afa's contract was declined on 25 March 2025.
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Izayah Le'afa re-joined the Wellington Saints for the 2025 New Zealand NBL season.
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On 10 April 2025, Izayah Le'afa signed a two-year deal with the New Zealand Breakers, returning to the club for a second stint.
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In 2013, Izayah Le'afa was selected for the New Zealand Tall Blacks, making his senior national team debut as a 16-year-old.
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In July 2023, Izayah Le'afa was named in the Tall Blacks squad for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
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Izayah Le'afa re-joined the Tall Blacks for qualifiers in February 2024.
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Izayah Le'afa's father played in the New Zealand NBL for the Wellington Saints and won multiple championships.
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Izayah Le'afa coached Le'afa at school and at the Saints.