Penina Jasmine Davidson was born on 2 September 1995 and is a New Zealand professional basketball player for the Cathay Life Tigers of the Women's Super Basketball League.
15 Facts About Penina Davidson
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In signing with the Boomers, Penina Davidson joined several of her Tall Ferns teammates all playing under national team head coach, Guy Molloy.
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In July 2020, Penina Davidson signed to return to the Boomers for the 2020 hub season based in North Queensland.
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In 2023, Penina Davidson helped the Northern Kahu win the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa championship.
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On 10 January 2025, Penina Davidson signed with the Cathay Life Tigers of the Women's Super Basketball League.
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Penina Davidson made her international debut for the New Zealand under-17 team at the 2009 FIBA Oceania Under-16 Championship in Brisbane, Queensland, at just the age of 14.
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Penina Davidson would take home the Silver medal at the Under-16's in both 2009 and 2011.
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In 2012, Penina Davidson represented NZ at the FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship in Porirua, New Zealand.
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Penina Davidson made her senior international debut with the Tall Ferns at the 2013 FIBA Oceania Championship.
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Penina Davidson has taken home the silver medal on two occasions.
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Penina Davidson represented the Tall Ferns at the 2019 FIBA Asia Cup in Bangalore, India, where New Zealand placed fifth overall.
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Penina Davidson led the Tall Ferns at the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Sydney, Australia, where she averaged 13.6 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.
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Penina Davidson was named to the All Star 5 at this tournament.
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Penina Davidson has been open about her battles with bipolar disorder, and its affects on her playing, including periods of self-harming.
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Penina Davidson was hospitalized and after her diagnosis she has said that life became much easier.