RENO, Nev. - One player has signed to play basketball for Nevada women's basketball next season, as announced by Head Coach Amanda Levens on Wednesday.

This signing day features local combo guard, Taua Puloka

Taua Puloka, Guard, 5'9, Sparks, NV, Reed HS 

Puloka began her high school career at Bishop Manogue High School helping lead them to a Nevada 4A state championship in 2024. In her junior season, Puloka transferred to Reed high school and was named the Nevada State 4A player of the year averaging 20.8 points per game,  5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.7 steals per contest. She was also named the 2024 and 2025 Northern Nevada Player of the Year. 

Outside of her high school career, Puloka played club basketball for Jam On It and Just Believe Sports (JBS). Puloka is of Tongan heritage and was a representative for Tonga on the national team, playing in the Pacific Games and averaging 15.8 points per game. She was also the first-ever Tongan athlete to participate in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Asia event. Taua is not the first in her family to represent the Wolf Pack with her father, Junior, playing tight end for Nevada Football from 2007-2010. 

"First off, all glory to God - none of this happens without Him," said Puloka. "I'm beyond blessed to say I'm staying home and signing with Nevada. Thank you to my parents and family for your endless love and sacrifices that helped me get to this point. Huge shout out to my coaches for believing in me, and to my teammates who've been through it with me. This one's for the home team."

"Here at Nevada, we always want to keep local talent home." said Levens. "Taua, brings a scorer's mentality and passion to represent the Pack. Fans will love having a hometown product to root for."