Selected to represent New Zealand at the FIBA U16 Asia Cup, Elijah made his mark on the defensive end, finishing among his team's leaders in both steals and blocks against Asia's best juniors. International experience at 15 years old, on top of Australian state-level development with Queensland South, where he competed up an age bracket at the U18 Championships.
An early and active Division I recruitment for a Class of 2029 guard.
Elijah Tuupo's development runs through three basketball nations. He earned his international stripes with the New Zealand U16 national team at the FIBA Asia Cup. He sharpened his game in Australia's junior system, playing up at the U18 level for Queensland South. Now based in the United States, he's testing himself daily against elite American competition at ABC Prep in New Mexico and on the Puma circuit with the Las Vegas Knicks, in front of the coaches and evaluators who matter.
At 6'6" with a guard's skill set and a defender's instincts, Elijah brings the length, versatility, and international seasoning that modern programs covet on the wing. And with a US passport, he arrives with none of the roster or visa complications that usually come with international recruits.
A Class of 2029 guard who has already played for his country, moved across the world, and bet on himself. That tells you everything about the competitor.
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