Isaac Davidson

New Zealand basketball player (born 1997) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Isaac Toa Davidson[1] (born 22 June 1997) is a New Zealand professional basketball player for Sluneta Ústí nad Labem of the Czech National Basketball League. He is also contracted with the Auckland Tuatara of the New Zealand National Basketball League.

Born (1997-06-22) 22 June 1997 (age 28)
Auckland, New Zealand
Listed height202 cm (6 ft 8 in)
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Isaac Davidson
No. 19 Sluneta Ústí nad Labem
PositionShooting guard / small forward
LeagueCzech National Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1997-06-22) 22 June 1997 (age 28)
Auckland, New Zealand
Listed height202 cm (6 ft 8 in)
Listed weight100 kg (220 lb)
Career information
High schoolRangitoto College
(Auckland, New Zealand)
CollegeSonoma State (2016–2020)
NBA draft2020: undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–2024Franklin Bulls
2020–2023New Zealand Breakers
2023–2024Bisons Loimaa
2024–2025Děčín
2025–presentSluneta Ústí nad Labem
2026–presentAuckland Tuatara
Career highlights
  • 2× Second-team All-CCAA (2019, 2020)
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  New Zealand
FIBA Asia Cup
Bronze medal – third place2022 Jakarta
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Early life

Davidson was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand.[2][3] He graduated from Rangitoto College, where he served as captain of the school's basketball team.[4] He played for the Waitakere West Auckland Basketball Club.[2][4]

College career

Davidson played four years of college basketball in the United States for the Sonoma State Seawolves between 2016 and 2020.[4][5][6] He was named second-team All-CCAA in 2018–19[7] and 2019–20.[8]

Professional career

Davidson joined the Franklin Bulls of the New Zealand National Basketball League for the 2020 season.[6]

In December 2020, Davidson signed a three-year deal with the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL), with the first two years as a development player and then the third year as a club option.[9] He played 11 games for the Breakers during the 2020–21 NBL season.[10]

Davidson returned to the Bulls for the second half of the 2021 New Zealand NBL season.[11][12]

In October 2021, Davidson was elevated to the Breakers' full roster for the 2021–22 NBL season.[13][14] He appeared in four games during the season.[10]

Davidson returned to the Bulls for the 2022 New Zealand NBL season.[12]

Davidson returned to the Breakers in 2022–23 for a third season, but appeared in just one game.[10]

Davidson played his fourth season for the Bulls in 2023.[15]

In July 2023, Davidson signed with Bisons Loimaa of the Finnish Korisliiga for the 2023–24 season.[16][17]

Davidson played his fifth season for the Bulls in 2024.[18]

In September 2024, Davidson signed with Děčín of the Czech National Basketball League.[19]

In November 2025, Davidson signed with Sluneta Ústí nad Labem of the Czech NBL.[20]

On 11 March 2026, Davidson signed with the Auckland Tuatara for the 2026 New Zealand NBL season.[21]

National team career

Davidson played for New Zealand at the 2013 FIBA Oceania U16 Championship.[22] In 2014, he represented New Zealand in 3x3 basketball at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics.[2]

In 2022, Davidson debuted for the New Zealand Tall Blacks at the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup in Jakarta,[22] where he helped the team win the bronze medal.[23]

Personal life

Davidson is of Samoan descent.[3] His sister, Penina, is also a professional basketball player.[6]

Career statistics

National team

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Team Tournament Pos. GP PPG RPG APG
New Zealand2022 FIBA Asia Cup3rd
7
2.7
2.1
1.3
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