Tall Blacks Roster to play China and Korea, February 2018 Get complete game-by-game stats for forward Isaac Fotu on ESPN. 3:30pm. • 24 February, 12:30am NZT: China v MBO Tall Blacks. I was at a promotion with the Breakers. Its latest success, a 78-71 victory against Braunschweig, has given the Skyliners a 3-1 start to the season. The former Rangitoto College student and Breakers development player replaces Abercrombie, who was not considered for selection due to the pending arrival of his second child. • 23 November v South Korea, in Wellington. "I got the call from Pauli about four days ago. David Bowie's China Girl leads fight against $1m Auckland cycleway, Grand Designs UK: Kevin McCloud clashes with couple converting 'dark satanic mill', Burger King sold for $30m to Tahua Capital leaving banks out of pocket, Police treating fire at West Auckland Countdown as arson, 'Animal abuser' knocks man unconscious in New Plymouth shopping mall, Leaky home owners seek $220 million in damages from James Hardie, Quiz: Morning trivia challenge: May 7, 2021. “This is about opportunities. UPDATE: Here is the breaking news of Fotu’s statement on going pro. Physical Address: Level 1, 55 Abel Smith Street, Wellington, 6011 There were wins for both Webster brothers in Europe at the weekend plus Euro Cup success for Isaac Fotu. Tickets for the home games – MBO Tall Blacks vs Hong Kong in Rotorua on 28 June and vs China in Auckland on 1 July – will go on sale in April or early May. Hawai'i freshman forward Isaac Fotu received a surprise visit this week from his father and younger sister and brother. Isaac Fotu - Career stats, game logs, leaderboard appearances, awards, and achievements for international club and tournament play Email: bbnz@nz.basketball, Rebel Sport 3X3 Basketball NZ Secondary Schools Champs, BASKETBALL MOURNS THE LOSS OF LEGENDARY TALL BLACKS COACH, CALENDAR BOYS 2.0 WIN REBEL SPORT QUEST TOUR GRAND FINAL IN THRILLER, National glory up for grabs at Rebel Sport 3X3 Quest Tour Final, TALL FERNS COACH GUY MOLLOY TO DELIVER 11 FREE COACHING CLINICS ACROSS NZ IN MAY. Livestreamed on moaritelevision.com and broadcast on Maori TV 2330-0130. • 23 February v China, Dongguan Basketball Center, China. Dan Fotu is greeted by friends and family at Auckland Airport after returning home from the Fiba Under-19 Championship last year. During a scandal that was investigated by the NCAA, Arnold and Brandyn Akana were relieved of their duties by UH under allegations that documents were altered and improper gifts were given to Isaac Fotu. (NZT: 12:30am 24 Feb). It's kinda funny because we're teaching those two brothers and also another set of brothers: Isaiha and Jeff! Elder Isaac Fotu New Jersey, Morristown Mission. This is a huge test for a young group, but one I am excited about. They will line up alongside Daniel Fotu, whose brother Isaac Fotu plays professional basketball in Europe as well as for the senior Tall Blacks. (Tall Blacks lost 80 – 86) But Fotu — the younger brother of former University of Hawaii standout Isaac Fotu — got off to a less-than-stellar start to the game with three turnovers and a personal foul being all of the statistics that he had to account for after the opening quarter of … The 19 year-old is earning more and more minutes in … "I have played for age-group teams and the Junior Tall Blacks and that is really good, but the Tall Blacks is top dog, so getting the call was a dream come true," Fotu said. The Fotu’s might up the rivalry on tour too, as they are both Rangitoto College boys, while the Webster’s are former Westlakers. Tall Blacks have confirmed the list of 2⃣5⃣ players from which the final 1⃣2⃣ will be selected for the #FIBAWC! It'll make me do better, and maybe compete against guys in my position.” “I think he's ready to try and contribute and hopefully play better,” says Isaac Fotu. • 26 February, 11:30pm NZT: Korea V MBO Tall Blacks. Fax: +64 4 472 3623 Jared Fotu (LB, 6-0, 225 – Highland, Utah) led Lone Peak High School to a Utah 6A State Championship in 2018, ending the season with a team-best 95 total tackles and 22 tackles for loss. Isaac Fotu has signed with Reyer Venezia for the next Italian basketball season. Photo: Basketball NZ. I was at a promotion with the Breakers. That’s not quite a signature on the dotted line, but nor is it a hard ‘‘no’’. The Tall Blacks have touched down in Dongguan ahead of their game against China on Saturday. ULM (FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers) - The Asian Qualifiers second window was very meaningful for Isaac Fotu as he helped New Zealand to two Fotu: ''I feel privileged to be a part of the Tall Blacks culture'' - FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers 2019 - FIBA.basketball Fotu, whose full name is Isaac Mana Mei Langi Finau Fotu, was born in York, England, to a Tongan father and an English mother, but the family moved to New Zealand and settled down in its biggest city, Auckland. Isaac Mana Mei Langi Finau Fotu (York, 18 dicembre 1993) è un cestista neozelandese con … New Zealand basketballer Dan Fotu. The Fotus made the trip from New Zealand… He's definitely going to push me in this. The game is scheduled to start at 5:30 a.m. (Hawai’i time) and will be televised nationally on ESPN2. “If you look at the people in your circle and you don’t get inspired, you don’t have a circle, you have a cage”- Nip 640 Likes, 34 Comments - Isaac Fotu (@bigsack42) on Instagram: “It was hard having to sit on the sideline for this last game but I'm so proud of my brothers. The two schools are fierce basketball rivals, so there is sure to be some healthy banter between the four old boys. • 1 July v China, Spark Arena, Auckland. Postal Address: PO Box 6052, Marion Square, Wellington, 6141 Point guards: Shea Ili (SKYCITY Breakers), Jarrod Kenny (Perth Wildcats), Tai Webster (Fraport Skyliners) 9:13 am on 21 February 2018. Real quick update on this past week! I had a Brother from our Branch (Brother David Sims) Come and share … Tall Blacks squad: Shea Ili, Jarrod Kenny, Tai Webster, Reuben Te Rangi (c), Corey Webster, Jordan Ngatai, Finn Delany, Dan Fotu, Isaac Fotu, Tohi Milner-Smith, Rob Loe, Alex Pledger. It is something I want to be a part of in the future for sure.”. 76 - 63: 5:52: Paolo Mancasola missed Three Point Jumper. The top three will progress and carry points through to next window of qualifying. Small forwards: Jordan Ngatai (SKYCITY Breakers), Finn Delany (SKYCITY Breakers), Dan Fotu (SKYCITY Breakers) 7pm. CAI Zaragoza (Liga Endesa) send New Zealander-Tongan forward Isaac Fotu (203-104kg-93, college: Hawaii). New Zealand is in Group A for the first window, along with China, South Korea and Hong Kong. They will then travel to Seoul to take on South Korea on Monday. MBO (pronounced: maybo) New Zealand Tall Blacks Head Coach Paul Henare has confirmed the final twelve players for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifying games in China and Korea, and it includes two sets of brothers on the same team. Centres: Rob Loe (SKYCITY Breakers), Alex Pledger (SKYCITY Breakers). But that’s exactly what three members of the Fotu family did, and they were successfully able to surprise their son/brother on the Hawai’i basketball team. (NZT: 11:30pm). That and the confidence gained from the Asia Cup will stand him in good stead against two very good international sides. Henare says it is a balanced group, with the core of the team who played so well at the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup ready to step up again and assume more responsibility under the captaincy of Reuben Te Rangi. He’s going pro. The Tall Blacks, led by the Webster brothers—Tai and Corey—and forwards Isaac Fotu and Thomas Abercrombie, started strong, building as much as a ten-point lead in the first half behind the efficient playmaking of Tai Webster, the hot shooting of Corey Webster, and a suffocating man-to-man ddefense. Assistant Coaches: Pero Cameron, Michael Fitchett We…” D an Fotu has been on a few journeys thanks to basketball and an adventurous spirit. “I got the call from Pauli about four days ago. When I saw who it was I took a minute to answer it and got the news, the good news. Manager: Andrew Dewhurst Fotu is the brother of Isaac Fotu, who starred for the University of Hawaii under former coach Gib Arnold. to BBL club Ulm. Dan Fotu will join his older brother Isaac Fotu, pictured, in the 12-man squad. We have seen so many of them grow so much over the past couple of years and for some it is now time to further fulfill their potential, this time on the international stage. “Both Isaac and Gabriella have taught me to work hard for what you want, that nothing comes easily, you have to go and get it yourself. Way back Isaac and [sister] Gabriella sister used to be dominant, but now I have grown I am more dominant, so I think I can beat him one on one from now on. Isaac Fotu (born 18 December 1993) is a New Zealander professional basketball player for Reyer Venezia of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and EuroCup Basketball.… “I have played for age-group teams and the Junior Tall Blacks and that is really good, but the Tall Blacks is top dog, so getting the call was a dream come true.”. The New Zealand Tall Blacks will have two sets of brothers lining up to take on China and Korea in the upcoming Basketball World Cup qualifiers with 18-year-old Dan Fotu joining older brother Isaac in the 12-man squad. The Tall Blacks already features the Webster brothers, Corey and Tai, in the back court, but for the first time the Fotu brothers … Fans are used to the sight of Corey and Tai Webster suiting up together in national colours, but this is a first for Isaac Fotu and his younger 18 year-old brother Dan. Isaac Fotu isn’t coming back. Head Coach: Paul Henare Isaac Fotu made Free Throw. Young Fotu is already soaking up everything he can, with some lessons from his older brother and sister putting him in good stead. Phone: +64 4 498 5950 “These boys are a good set of boys, and the Tall Black culture is really good. Isaac Fotu's 18-year-old brother Dan gets 'dream' shot with Tall Blacks. Fotu will help a DSU pass rush that recorded 40 sacks last season. It is going to be good for sure. "Making the team with Isaac makes it even more special, this has never happened, we have never been on the same team before. UH junior forward Isaac Fotu and the New Zealand national basketball team are set to face the USA in a pool-play game of the FIBA Basketball World Cup at Bilbao, Spain. 15.3k Followers, 1,534 Following, 392 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Isaac Fotu (@bigsack42) It is going to be good for sure. Frankfurt Skyliners have made an encouraging start in the German League. "These boys are a good set of boys, and the Tall Black culture is really good. The two games against the Group A heavyweights take on extra importance after the Tall Blacks dropped their home opener against Korea in November. They will then travel to Seoul to take on South Korea on 26 February as they continue towards the ultimate goal – a place at the 2019 FIBA World Cup and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Livestreamed on maoritelevision.com and delayed broadcast on Maori TV at 1pm, 24 Feb. "Both Isaac and Gabriella have taught me to work hard for what you want, that nothing comes easily, you have to go and get it yourself. Fotu just graduated from University of Hawaii and it will be his first season in pro basketball. Fotu has been here before, a young pre-teen watching older brother Isaac Fotu play basketball for Hawaii. Fotu played at La Bruixa d'Or and CAI Zaragoza in the Spanish Liga Endesa. 76 - 62: 6:23: Isaac Fotu made Free Throw. Among the unique players in the Eurocup this season is Rising Star candidate Isaac Fotu of CAI Zaragoza. And, of course, a ride to Laie. FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: Round 1, Group A – Tall Blacks Games. Who are really cool kids! Furthering the pass rush is FCS transfer Isaac Fotu, Jared's brother, who competed in … Surprisingly, this is the first time the Fotu brothers have played together in a team and Dan is thrilled at the opportunity. Human Reyer reports that following the injury suffered during Tuesday's training, exams carried out at Isaac Fotu highlighted a muscle injury to the medial twin brother of the left leg. Brother Isaac! “I am excited about this group and what they can bring to the national team. Who's really cool! Despite being siblings, there will be no special treatment shown by his brother Isaac, as Dan explains, “We push each other. Posted by Benj and Jackie at Way back Isaac and Gabriella (sister) used to be dominant, but now I have grown I am more dominant, so I think I can beat him one on one from now on. The Fotu’s might up the rivalry on tour too, as they are both Rangitoto College boys, while the Webster’s are former Westlakers. With Isaac Fotu’s arrival from Stuttgart yesterday, the whole team is now preparing in Dongguan for their game against China on 23 February. Tall Blacks coach Paul Henare has named two sets of brothers in his 12-man squad, with Fotu joining his older sibling Isaac Fotu and national team regulars Corey and Tai Webster. In 26 games he recorded 10.7ppg and 4.0rpg last season. The unavailability of Tom Abercrombie and Mika Vukona has opened the door for 18-year-old Dan Fotu to make a "dream" Tall Blacks debut alongside his older brother in New Zealand's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against China and South Korea. It was ... -Elder Fotu. READ MORE * Vukona rested for Tall Blacks. (Tom Abercrombie was not considered due to the pending arrival of his second child). “This is a great chance to expose someone like Dan to Tall Blacks basketball and our culture. Isaac Fotu played a key role for the Tall Blacks, contributing 15 points and five rebounds in the win, but he could just have easily been 10,000 kilometres away at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Isaac’s efficient scoring efforts were more than matched by younger brother Dan at the weekend. Look at someone like Jordan (Ngatai), who is coming off a career best performance in the NBL over the weekend. Fans are used to the sight of Corey and Tai Webster suiting up together in national colours, but this is a first for Isaac Fotu and his younger 18 year-old brother Dan. Who will make it to China? Most Hawaii fans have probably already come to that realization based on what’s already been reported here and elsewhere, but just in case anyone was holding out for a shred of hope that The Fro is returning … nope. • 28 June v Hong Kong, Energy Events Centre, Rotorua. Also missing is veteran Vukona, who has been rested under the recommendation from the Breakers medical team. Physiotherapist: Anousith Bouaaphone Isaac will push me in this opportunity, he will help make me a better player and compete against guys in my position to get a spot on the team. (Tall Blacks won 133 – 74). I was also able to have an interview with president on Tuesday. “Making the team with Isaac makes it even more special, this has never happened, we have never been on the same team before. MISSION Hi Everyone!! The player has already started therapy and rehabilitation journey. Kiwi guard Tai Webster is travelling well… Having never played on the same team together, Dan Fotu said he can't wait for the opportunity to join his big bro in camp, after receiving a surprise call-up. Thursday, March 26, 2015. Do people really earn more in the public sector? Shooting guards: Reuben Te Rangi (Brisbane Bullets), Corey Webster (Ironi Nahariya), Overall, Fotu notched 244 tackles, 30.5 sacks, and 54 tackles for loss during his time at LPHS. 76 - 63: 5:52: Brandon Jawato Defensive Rebound. 'Appalling': Corrections missed red flags over moving paedophile to address near children for years, documents show, Fifth time lucky for Home and Away actor Sam Barrett. • 26 February v South Korea, Jamsil Arena, Seoul. When I saw who it was I took a minute to answer it and got the news, the good news," 18-year-old Fotu said. Both Arnold and Akana were eventually penalized by the NCAA, and Isaac Fotu — … It’s an important learning experience for those younger players on the team.”. No trip was a long as the one he made two weeks ago, flying from Auckland, New Zealand to Suva, Fiji to Honolulu, Hawaii. Started off the week with another great District meeting!! Massage Therapist: Shelley Hiha Power forwards: Isaac Fotu (Ratiopharm Ulm), Tohi Milner-Smith (Melbourne United) Isaac will push me in this opportunity, he will help make me a better player and compete against guys in my position to get a spot on the team. Fotu: I could be a Breaker 2020-05-28 - Marc Hinton Tall Blacks star Isaac Fotu is officially open to the prospect of playing for the Breakers in the next Australian NBL season. It is something I want to be a part of in the future for sure.". • 26 November v Hong Kong, in Hon Kong. Dan Fotu will join his older brother Isaac Fotu, pictured, in the 12-man squad. Isaac and Dan Fotu - New Zealand New Zealand already had the Webster brothers Corey and Tai and then in the February window, the Fotu brothers joined the list when star big man Isaac Fotu (12.5 points and 6.0 rebounds) looked on from the bench against Korea as his 18-year-old brother Dan Fotu played the final nine seconds. Fotu is already soaking up everything he can, with some lessons from his older brother and sister putting him in good stead. #NewZealandGotGame Episode six of the Home Advantage series on Sky Sport Next has Tall Black Isaac Fotu sharing some shooting tips and drills with the helping hand of his brother, Dan.