Izayah Le'afa
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Biography
The New Zealand-born combo guard has had to fight hard to bang down the door to become a regular NBL player, and now makes his return home to play with the Breakers in NBL26.
After growing up in Wellington, attended California State University, Sacramento for a strong four-year career with the Hornets.
Joined the Auckland Huskies of the NZ NBL in 2020 and made the All-Star Five and was Defensive Player of the Year leading into signing with South East Melbourne as a development player.
Ended up playing a significant role before stepping up further in NBL22 for 8.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists and then joined the Breakers for NBL23.
Had his career-best season on team that went to the Championship Series with 10.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists ahead of another strong NBL24 campaign.
Has starred the past two years still playing with the Wellington Saints of the NZ NBL and after one season with the Sydney Kings, is now back at the Breakers in NBL26.
