Tongan Women in US College Preview

- October 22, 2005

POSTED BY: Eurobasket Center

Fatai Halaapiapi

Jessica Fisiikava 5'10” G Junior California Baptist (NAIA)

Fisiikava had a impressive sophomore year at Umpqua CC and she has transferred to an NAIA school. Expected her to contribute a lot of the bench in her junior year.

Fatai Halaapiapi (186-F/C) Junior Eastern Kentucky (NCAA Division 1)

Hala'api'api had her sophomore year cut short because of a season ending injury. A dominating player in the post with great shot blocking abilities Hala'api'api can bring a lot to EKU in the hope of getting them into the NCAA tournament

Meliame Halaufia 6'3” F Junior Azusa Pacific University (NAIA)

Halaufia has come from a year off and will have a lot to contribute into the team, giving the team's lack of height. Question is whether she will start or come off the bench.

Ofa Tulikihihifo (180-G/F) Senior CSU-Northridge (NCAA Division 1)

Has had an excellent career at CSU Northridge and if she continues to excel during her senior year she should be considered a WNBA draft prospect. If she doesn't make it to the WNBA, Europe is a also another option.

Salote Tupou (180-F/C) 5'11” F/C RS-Freshman CSU Fullerton (NCAA Division 1)

Tupou got redshirted last year and is ready to see some limited playing time for the CSU Fullerton.