Former four-star Kentucky basketball target commits to Georgetown
The Kentucky Wildcats missed out of NBA Global Academy big man Julius Halaifonua as he decided to commit to Georgetown today.
The four-star big man originally from the Netherlands received plenty of college interest, including from programs like North Carolina, Kentucky, Xavier, Virginia Tech, and others.
According to On3’s Top-150 Player Rankings, Halaifonua is ranked as the No. 60 overall player in the class of 2024. He’s also the No. 11 center.
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Halaifonua brings the Hoyas value in his utility as a screener and area rebounder. The depth of his game allows him to score on the block and with floaters when rolling to the rim. Halaifonua also has upside as a floor-stretch and is an impressive passer for a big man.
At the NBA Academy Games in July, Halaifonua averaged 16.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists while shooting 59.2% from two. He was 7-of-8 from three.
