Kiwi WNBA star Charlisse Leger-Walker is counting down to her first appearance in New Zealand’s Tauihi basketball competition.

The Connecticut Sun guard has joined the Porirua-based Tokomanawa Queens during the WNBA off-season.

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.

She joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to discuss her impressive basketball journey so far.

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Kiwi WNBA star Charlisse Leger-Walker is counting down to her first appearance in New Zealand’s Tauihi basketball competition.
The Connecticut Sun guard has joined the Porirua-based Tokomanawa Queens during the WNBA off-season.
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.
She joined Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills to discuss her impressive basketball journey so far.
LISTEN ABOVE

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.

Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Charlisse Leger-Walker: WNBA star ahead of her Queens debut in the Tauihi NBL

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