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Charlisse Leger-Walker

Charlisse Leger-Walker is a New Zealand college basketball player. She currently plays for the UCLA Bruins in the Big Ten Conference. Before transferring to UCLA, Leger-Walker played for the Washington State Cougars. She is a notable athlete from New Zealand making an impact in US college basketball.


4 hours ago : Charlisse Leger-Walker: Kiwi Basketball Star Drafted into WNBA by Connecticut Suns

Charlisse Leger-Walker, a prominent Kiwi basketball player, was drafted into the WNBA. The Connecticut Suns selected her, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career after playing for UCLA.

2000: Mother's Olympic Participation

In 2000, Leanne Walker, Charlisse Leger-Walker's mother, played for the New Zealand women's national basketball team and competed in the Summer Olympics.

September 2001: Charlisse Leger-Walker's Birth

In September 2001, Charlisse Trinity Leger-Walker was born. She is a New Zealand college basketball player.

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2004: Mother's Second Olympic Participation

In 2004, Leanne Walker, Charlisse Leger-Walker's mother, competed in the Summer Olympics for the New Zealand women's national basketball team for the second time.

2018: Commonwealth Games Debut

In 2018, Charlisse Leger-Walker made her debut for the New Zealand women's national basketball team at the Commonwealth Games. At age 16, she became the youngest player to play for the senior national team, averaging 11.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game and helping New Zealand win the bronze medal.

2019: FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup Silver Medal

In 2019, Leger-Walker won a silver medal at the FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup and was named to the all-tournament team. This was the first medal by a New Zealand women's team at a FIBA world tournament.

December 2022: Career-High Scoring Game

On December 11, 2022, Charlisse Leger-Walker scored a career-high 40 points in a game against Washington, though her team, Washington State, lost the game 82-66.

November 2023: Triple-Double Achievement

On November 23, 2023, Charlisse Leger-Walker recorded a triple-double with 11 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists in an 87–67 win over Maryland. This made her the second Washington State player to achieve this milestone.

December 6, 2024: Redshirt Announcement

On December 6, 2024, UCLA announced that Charlisse Leger-Walker would redshirt the 2024–25 season to fully rehabilitate her ACL injury.