Kiwi WNBA star Charlisse Leger-Walker is returning to New Zealand’s Tauihi basketball competition.

The Connecticut Sun guard will join the Wellington-based Tokomanawa Queens during the WNBA off-season, with the 12-week competition starting September 25.

In April, Leger-Walker became the first New Zealander to be selected into the prestigious American competition when she was drafted as the 18th pick.

Queens coach Tania Tupu joined Adam Cooper to discuss the significance of the signing.

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Kiwi WNBA star Charlisse Leger-Walker is returning to New Zealand’s Tauihi basketball competition.
The Connecticut Sun guard will join the Wellington-based Tokomanawa Queens during the WNBA off-season, with the 12-week competition starting September 25.
In April, Leger-Walker became the first New Zealander to be selected into the prestigious American competition when she was drafted as the 18th pick.
Queens coach Tania Tupu joined Adam Cooper to discuss the significance of the signing.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Tania Tupu: Tokomanawa Queens Coach on Charlisse Leger-Walker signing for the team during the WNBA off-season

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