In this brand-new episode of Kiwihoopers, we sit down with Lilly Taulelei, the 6'3" Center/Forward for the Iowa State Cyclones, who's making her mark in the New Zealand basketball history!Born in LA and growing up in Wellington, New Zealand, Lilly's path to Division I basketball is unique. Before joining Iowa State, she was a contracted player with the Tokomanawa Queens and made history as the first female in New Zealand basketball history to be selected for the Jr. NBA Global Championship, where she was named captain of the Asia Pacific Team. We dive deep into her journey, from her high school days at Queen Margaret College to her freshman season at UMass and her current role with the Cyclones.👉 In this in-depth interview, we cover:- Her transition from New Zealand basketball to the NCAA and her experience in the transfer portal.- Her unique mindset and training against one of the best centres in the NCAA daily- Her experience playing for the Jr. NBA Global Championship- Took a moment to share her unique bond with her late grandad 🔔 Subscribe to Kiwihoopers!Want more stories of Kiwi ballers taking on the world? Hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an interview: https://www.youtube.com/@Kiwihoopers📲 Follow Lilly's Journey:Iowa State Roster: https://cyclones.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/lilly-taulelei/1💬 Join the Kiwi Hoops Whānau:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiwihoopersTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/kiwihoopersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kiwihoopers🏀 Relevant Tags & Keywords:#LillyTaulelei #IowaStateCyclones #NCAAWBB #Big12 #KiwiHoopers #NewZealandBasketball #WomensBasketball #NCAA #TallFerns #JrNBA #Wellington #BasketballInterview #CollegeBasketball #MāoriInBasketballSupport us by giving us a 5-star rating on your favourite podcast platform. Disclaimer: All information on kiwihoopers.com and this video are subject to change anytime without public notifications. All the information available on kiwihoopers.com and in this video are for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this website and watching this video you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and kiwihoopers.com publisher. The kiwihoopers.com and this video should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state or country. Please contact your local attorney for legal advice.SEND US YOUR VIDEOVISIT: KIWIHOOPERS.COM