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Kiwis Shine in NCAA March Madness Basketball Bracket

3/17/2025

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New Zealand talent shines in the NCAA basketball tournaments, with Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones leading UC San Diego to a thrilling Big West Championship victory. Joining him are fellow Kiwis Charlisse Leger-Walker (UCLA), Mason Whittaker (American University), and Lilly Parke (Fairleigh Dickinson). March Madness captivates fans as 68 teams battle for glory in both men's and women's competitions.

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New Zealand talent shines in the NCAA basketball tournaments, with Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones leading UC San Diego to a thrilling Big West Championship victory. Joining him are fellow Kiwis Charlisse Leger-Walker (UCLA), Mason Whittaker (American University), and Lilly Parke (Fairleigh Dickinson). March Madness captivates fans as 68 teams battle for glory in both men's and women's competitions.