There has been a proliferation of Oceania players emerging at the top level in recent years, but the name Isaac Fotu still remains under the radar.
A 6'8" forward from New Zealand, Fotu brings an intensity and toughness typical of players from the South Pacific, but he combines this with an ever-improving skill set.
After being ruled ineligible at the end of his sophomore at Hawaii by the NCAA, Fotu signed a three-year deal with Spanish club CAI Zaragoza. He was subsequently loaned to La Bruixa d'Or Manresa, where he has impressed in his rookie year in Europe.
Across 26 games, he averaged 10.7 points and four rebounds while also shooting a handy 48.5 percent from the field. This was not unexpected, as his rebounding and offensive efficiency were key components of his game at Hawaii.
What really jumps out, though, is that he has added a three-point game to his makeup. It was something we saw the beginnings of at last year's FIBA Basketball World Cup, where he was an outside option for New Zealand, making five of his 12 attempts from deep. He has kept it up this season, though, making 36 three-pointe ...
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Former Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Forward Isaac Fotu Making NBA Case
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