Julius Halaifonua - College Basketball News & Rumors

Georgetown hosts Marquette following James' 25-point game

Marquette visits the Georgetown Hoyas after Nigel James Jr. scored 25 points in the Golden Eagles' 76-70 loss to the St. John's Red Storm

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Hines posts double-double off bench to guide Seton Hall past Georgetown 51-47

Najai Hines totaled 12 points and 10 rebounds off the bench to help Seton Hall turn back Georgetown 51-47

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Bizjack's 19 help Butler knock off Georgetown 93-89, snap 6-game skid

Led by Finley Bizjack's 19 points and six assists, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 93-89 to snap a six-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Halaifonua (back) will play in Saturday's game versus Villanova.

Impact Halaifonua is healthy again after missing the last two games due to a back injury. He is averaging 9.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 21 games and should resume his role as the team's starting center during Saturday's matchup.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Halaifonua (back) will be a game-time decision for the Hoyas' clash with Villanova on Saturday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Halaifonua has missed two straight games for Georgetown while battling a back injury. The sophomore center, who's started 18 of 21 games this season and averages 9.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists, will look to avoid making it three straight absences, although it appears a decision on his availability will likely come down to the wire.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Wednesday Halaifonua (back) did not appear in Wednesday's 76-68 win over Creighton.

Impact Halaifonua missed his second-straight game as the Hoyas took down the Blue Jays on Wednesday night. The 7-foot sophomore, who is averaging 9.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 blocks across 21 games (18 starts), will have his next chance to suit up Saturday against Villanova.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Creighton Halaifonua (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Creighton.

Impact Halaifonua is at risk of missing back-to-back games as he deals with an unknown injury. The starting center's true status should be determined prior to tip-off. He's averaging 9.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists this season.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Saturday Halaifouna (undisclosed) didn't play in Georgetown's 77-64 win over Butler on Saturday.

Impact Halaifonua missed his first game of the season Saturday, and it's currently unclear why. The starting center, who averages 9.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists this season, will look to return on Wednesday, Feb. 4 against Creighton.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 in Wednesday's win Halaifonua posted 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 70-61 win over DePaul.

Impact After scoring exactly two points in three consecutive games, Halaifonua bounced back Wednesday with 11 points. He made all five of his attempts from the field, including one three-pointer. It's been a tale of two seasons for Halaifonua as he started off the season very well, averaging 12.5 points and 5.2 rebounds across 25.2 minutes per game through the first 13 games of the season. He's seen a significant dip in production and playing time though, only averaging 5.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game across his last eight contests. Much of this can be explained by the return of Vince Iwuchukwu, as much of Halaifonua's production came when Iwuchukwu was out. It seems as long as Iwuchukwu is healthy, Halaifonua won't be able to produce at the same level.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mack has 16 and 11 assists in Georgetown's 70-61 win over DePaul

Led by Malik Mack's 16 points and 11 assists, the Georgetown Hoyas defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 70-61

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Georgetown visits Perkins and Villanova

Villanova plays the Georgetown Hoyas after Tyler Perkins scored 23 points in Villanova's 86-79 loss to the St. John's Red Storm

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Reed leads No. 3 UConn against Georgetown after 21-point outing

No. 3 UConn visits the Georgetown Hoyas after Tarris Reed Jr. scored 21 points in the Huskies' 69-64 victory over the Seton Hall Pirates

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Swartz, Creighton defeat Georgetown 86-83 in OT

Austin Swartz scored 33 points, including seven in the overtime, as the Creighton Bluejays beat the Georgetown Hoyas 86-83

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Creighton takes on conference rival Georgetown

The Creighton Bluejays will play host to conference opponent Georgetown

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Scores eight in Tuesday's loss Halaifonua produced eight points (1-7 FG, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 56-50 loss to DePaul.

Impact Halaifonua scored eight points in Tuesday's loss and struggled from the field, only hitting one of his seven field goal attempts. He made up for it a bit by making all six of his free throw attempts, but it was still a disappointing outing considering what he's shown he's capable of this season. After two consecutive poor outings, he'll be desperate to bounce back Saturday versus Seton Hall.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

DePaul hosts Georgetown after Lewis' 27-point performance

Georgetown visits the DePaul Blue Demons after KJ Lewis scored 27 points in the Hoyas' 95-83 loss to the St. John's Red Storm

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Halaifonua leads Georgetown against St. John's after 20-point game

Georgetown hosts the St. John's Red Storm after Julius Halaifonua scored 20 points in Georgetown's 97-67 win over the Coppin State Eagles

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Georgetown hosts St. John's after Halaifonua's 20-point game

Georgetown plays the St. John's Red Storm after Julius Halaifonua scored 20 points in Georgetown's 97-67 win over the Coppin State Eagles

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Georgetown beats Coppin State 97-67 as Hoyas coach Ed Cooley sits out due to one-game suspension

Julius Halaifonua scores 20 points as Georgetown beats Coppin State 97-67

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Carroll's 22 lead Xavier past Georgetown 80-77

Led by Tre Carroll's 22 points, the Xavier Musketeers defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 80-7

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Xavier visits Halaifonua and Georgetown

Georgetown hosts the Xavier Musketeers after Julius Halaifonua scored 21 points in Georgetown's 78-69 victory against the Marquette Golden Eagles

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Excellent in Big East opener Halaifonua notched 21 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 78-69 victory over Marquette.

Impact Halaifonua put together another productive performance Wednesday as the Hoyas opened up conference play on the road. It marked his second straight game with over 20 points and he's now scored at least 14 points in six of his last seven games. He also tied a season-high with four assists in the win. After a slow start to the season Halaifonua has been very productive across his last seven games, averaging 15.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 blocks in 30.9 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Halaifonua's 21 help Georgetown knock off Marquette 78-69

Georgetown has defeated Marquette 78-69 in their Big East Conference opener on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Marquette hosts Halaifonua and Georgetown

Georgetown plays the Marquette Golden Eagles after Julius Halaifonua scored 22 points in the Hoyas' 76-68 overtime victory against the Saint Peter's Peacocks

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Halaifonua leads Georgetown against Marquette after 22-point game

Georgetown takes on the Marquette Golden Eagles after Julius Halaifonua scored 22 points in the Hoyas' 76-68 overtime win over the Saint Peter's Peacocks

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

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