Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones is a New Zealand basketball player currently playing as a senior forward for the UC San Diego Tritons in the Big West Conference. Born on January 5, 2001, in Wellington, New Zealand, he stands 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds. He began his college basketball career at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo before transferring to UC San Diego in 2023.
In the 2024-2025 season, Tait-Jones delivered an outstanding performance, averaging 19.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. His impressive field goal percentage of 57.6% ranked him among the top shooters in the nation.
His exceptional play earned him several accolades, including the Big West Player of the Year, a spot on the All-Big West First Team, and the Big West Tournament MVP.
Before joining UC San Diego, Tait-Jones was named the Big West Newcomer of the Year in 2024, following a stellar stint at Hawaiʻi Hilo, where he led the team with an average of 16.5 points per game.
For a glimpse of his playing style and skills, you might find this highlight reel from a recent game insightful: