2027 Guard 6'5" Hoani Ifopo-Togia Player Profile

Name: Hoani Ifopo-Togia

P: +64 210 875 4252 E: togiahoani868@gmail.com

Hometown: New Zealand

Height: 6'5" Weight: 210 LBS

GPA: N/A ACT/SAT: N/A

NCAA ID#: 2512791992

HS/Prep School: The Academy of Central Florida

Highlights:

Summary

Primary takeaway: Hoani’s FIBA tape + numbers scream high-efficiency bucket-getter with real scoring gravity for his age group.

Strength indicators from FIBA data

• Rim pressure / paint scoring profile: Shooting 78%+ while averaging 21 PPG strongly suggests he’s generating a lot of high-value attempts (finishes, cuts, transition, deep seals, straight-line drives).

• Quick scoring translation: 20+ points in most games per FIBA report implies consistent shot creation or consistent advantage conversion (not a one-game spike).

Role projection (offense):

• Near term: Secondary creator / featured scorer vs. youth competition (attack closeouts, run lanes, opportunistic isolation).

• Long term: Two-way wing scorer if perimeter shot + playmaking continue to expand.

Passing / Decision-Making

• 1.8 APG at this level isn’t “lead guard,” but it’s enough to indicate he can move it and make basic reads while staying aggressive as a scorer.

• Next step is proving: can he punish stunts and load-ups consistently (spray-outs, pocket passes, hit-aheads)?

Defensive Profile (projection)

FIBA preview language describes NZ’s frontcourt group (including Hoani) as having talent to attack and defend in multiple ways, which aligns with a switchable wing trajectory. Projection: If he commits to the details, he can become a multi-position defender (2–4) because 6’5 with scoring value often earns opportunities—but defense is what makes him stick at higher levels.

Strengths (Translation Traits)

1. Elite efficiency scorer at FIBA U17 level (rare at that usage)

2. Big-guard / wing size at 6’5 with room to physically develop

3. Competitive production in championship setting (delivered in the Final)

4. High ceiling role: two-way wing scorer (the most valuable archetype globally)

Areas to Improve (What colleges/pro teams will want answered)

These are the “next level” questions evaluators will ask once he’s scouted:

1. Shooting profile

   • Is the 3PT shot a real weapon (off-catch + off-dribble), or is scoring currently driven mostly by paint/transition?

2. Handle under pressure

   • Can he create separation against long athletes, or does he need a runway?

3. Playmaking reads

   • Can he consistently create 2nd-side advantages (drive-kick, skip, short-roll reads if used as a slasher)?

4. Defensive motor + technique

   • Can he guard top wings without fouling, rebound his area, and communicate in rotations?

Full Games:

13 PT 5 REB 5 AST 2 BLK vs Link Academy at The Prep Hoophall Showcase

14 PT 2 REB 3 AST vs AIA at The Prep Hoophall Showcase