The 7-footer reclassified and is expected to enroll at Georgetown soon.
New Zealand big man Julius Halaifonua has committed to the Georgetown Hoyas for an August enrollment. Halaifonua, a 7-foot center from The NBA Global Academy, recently reclassified from the 2025 class to the 2024 class, according to On3.com. Halaifonua was previously rated as the No. 3 center and No. 33 overall prospect in the 2025 class by On3. He is now ranked as the No. 60 overall player in the class of 2024 and the No. 11 center.
Julius Halaifonua is a skilled, strong and high IQ big man. Was one of the top recruits out of the NBA Academies who rebounds his area, scores on the block, is an excellent passer for the position and has shown upside to make shots off the catch out to three. https://t.co/1sgNvr4T1O
— Travis Branham (@TravisBranham_) August 5, 2024
Halaifonua told Travis Branham of 24/7, “Over the course of the last year I’ve developed a great connection with Coach Cooley and [Brian] Blaney. I believe in what is being built at Georgetown and believe there is an opportunity to contribute to the program’s success in my first year.”
Halaifonua elaborated, “I had a great visit to campus and was able to see firsthand all of the resources in place at Georgetown for a successful program. My future teammates were welcoming and they all share a common goal to improve. Also, I feel I can achieve and grow as a person and as a student at Georgetown as it is a world-class academic institution. I’m excited and look forward to getting on campus officially.”
NEWS: 4⭐️ Julius Halaifonua, a 7-foot center, has committed to Georgetown, sources tell @On3Recruits.
Ranked 60th overall in the 2024 class, per On3. https://t.co/DbDozm9e1B pic.twitter.com/gPdWMVHgrF
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) August 5, 2024
Halaifonua joins a highly rated 2024 class of Thomas Sorber, Kayvan Mulready, and Caleb Williams. Cooley also added transfers Jordan Burks, Curtis Williams Jr., Malik Mack, and Micah Peavy.
Julius Halaifonua has committed to Georgetown!
Halaifonua is from New Zealand and played with the NBA Academy in Australia. He brings an elite, versatile offensive skillset to the Hilltop.
Highlights pic.twitter.com/97QQhCQhpI
— Michael DeRosa (@MDtheDream) August 5, 2024
Halaifonua took a visit to Georgetown this past weekend, which was reported to be an official visit.
The decision ostensibly came down to Georgetown and UNC with reports that the Tar Heels had moved on, presumably because of the strong rumors Halaifonua was already headed to the Hilltop.
#documentyourlunch https://t.co/rxVQy186P7
— Casual Hoya (@CasualHoya) August 3, 2024
A few weeks ago, Halaifonua was reportedly down to Kentucky, Xavier, Georgetown, and North Carolina, however, late-July reports indicated that 7-footer Julius Halaifonua would not be considering Kentucky or Xavier.
Two schools emerge for 4-star center Julius Halaifonua as we move closer to a decision READ: https://t.co/rmR8gEvSJu pic.twitter.com/vewiiAAYXV
— Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) July 25, 2024
Halaifonua, an 18-year-old, is believed to be a legit 7-footer and potentially 280+ pounds. At the 2024 adidas Eurocamp, he was measured to be 6′ 11.75” with shoes, 284 lbs, 7′ 1.75” wingspan, 9′ 2.25” standing reach, and with a 15.25 inch standing vert.
Halaifonua told Pro Insight about his game, saying, “[A program would be] getting a big who loves to share the ball, works hard, is physical, and just loves the game of basketball … and that’s it.”
We touched base with Julius Halaifonua in Atlanta, following an MVP-level performance at the #NBAAcademyGames, where he touched on his growth over the past year, changing his body and mentality, the latest with his recruitment, and more (sound on). pic.twitter.com/ZKUPCUFfzS
— Pro Insight (@_proinsight) July 15, 2024
Airtime Australia Scouting wrote that “Julius is a supremely talented 7-footer who is now just the second New Zealander to be selected for the prestigious NBA Global Academy in Australia. His fluidity at his size, combined with an incredible IQ and strong shooting touch, means he is clearly New Zealand’s #1 prospect, regardless of class. As Julius uses the Academy to get into elite shape, and understands his strength and how to use his body, he will quicky become one of the best prospects in the world in the 2025 class.”
Julius Halaifonua is currently on campus at Georgetown.
Projects as a four-star recruit. https://t.co/tEzKFXs3o4
— Travis Branham (@TravisBranham_) August 1, 2024
Here are some other links and videos:
Nice few days at NBA Academy Games for New Zealand PF Oscar Goodman and C Julius Halaifonua.
Goodman showed off his playmaking ability and outstanding feel, skill and physicality.
Halaifonua a terrific passer at 7’1 who is skilled in the post, in PnR and even stretching floor. pic.twitter.com/qv8Cj7iMJV
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) July 12, 2024
New from @_proinsight:
Our staff traveled to Atlanta to attend #NBAAcademyGames and analyze some of the top prospects from around the , including ‘25 Julius Halaifonua.
https://t.co/7JTG33bqc6 pic.twitter.com/bZ7HGaH0D0
— Pro Insight (@_proinsight) July 28, 2023
7-0 Julius Halaifonua (New Zealand) splashes the corner 3
Halaifonua recently officially visited Xavier and Virginia Tech.https://t.co/9oEEvLP2Fu pic.twitter.com/muHQKGM2hx
— Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) February 16, 2024
Julius Halaifonua is an elite 2025 prospect out of New Zealand. At 7’0 he has great hands, touch and is light on his feet. Highlights are from the recent NZ Secondary School Nationals with @RossaBasketball @HalaifonuaJ pic.twitter.com/K4KHVaJK4Z
— Matt Lacey (@mattlaceynz) October 22, 2022
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