Biography

The Mills Albert Wellington Saints have announced the return of standout guard Izayah Le'afa for the 2025 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season. Le'afa, a Wellington native, brings a wealth of experience from his tenure with the Tall Blacks, the Wellington Saints, and most recently, the Sydney Kings of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).

Le'afa's basketball journey began in Wellington, where he played three seasons with the Saints before moving to the United States in 2016 to play college basketball for the Sacramento State Hornets. During his collegiate career, he developed a reputation as a defensive stalwart and a reliable playmaker. After college, Le'afa returned to professional basketball, signing with the South East Melbourne Phoenix and the New Zealand Breakers in the NBL, and in the 2024/25 season joining the Sydney Kings. His international experience is highlighted by his contributions to the New Zealand national team, the Tall Blacks, where he has earned over 25 caps.

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