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Gatorade 2023 - 2024: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Hawaii

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Pupu Sepulona

Forward
SAINT LOUIS SCHOOL
HONOLULU, HAWAII
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

15

Average Points (per game)

8

Average Rebounds (per game)
“Pupu really proved himself to be a more well-rounded asset to his team this year and made everyone around him better. He’s a tough rebounder, a more willing passer and a lockdown defender. Make no mistake, he was still the focal point of the team and at the top of the scouting report for everyone. He separated himself as the top dog in the state with his performance in the state tournament.”
Ryan Hirata
Head Coach - head coach of Iolani high
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3, 240-pound junior forward averaged 15 points and 8 rebounds per game this past season, leading the Crusaders (27-5) to a Division I state championship. The state’s returning Gatorade Player of the Year, Sepulona averaged 16.6 points over Saint Louis’ final three postseason games, including a 25-point effort against Kalaheo in the state semifinals, lifting Saint Louis to its third consecutive state title. He was named the 2024 Division I state tournament MVP.

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Academic Achievement

Sepulona has maintained a 3.87 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Sepulona has volunteered locally with Aina Land Stewardship and Restoration as part of the Hawaii Land Trust. He is also an active member of his church community.