Te-Hina Paopao plays as a guard for the South Carolina Gamecocks and is a senior, as of the 2024-2025 season. During her senior year, Paopao averaged 22.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 3.3 steals per game. Her performance was instrumental in leading her team to a remarkable 32-1 record and securing the Southern California Open Division regional title. The state championship game was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing her from competing for a state title. In her junior season, PaoPao averaged 17.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.4 steals per game, helping her team reach the California State Final Four.
Te-Hina Paopao has had a notable college basketball career, at the Oregon Ducks and with the South Carolina Gamecocks. During her freshman year (2020-21) at Oregon, she averaged 10.2 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game. In her sophomore season, she scored 13.6 points per game, along with 3.3 assists and 4.0 rebounds, shooting 38.7% overall and 30.0% from beyond the arc. In her senior season at South Carolina, PaoPao continued to contribute effectively, averaging 11.0 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game, with a shooting percentage of 46.1% from the field and 46.8% from three-point range.
Te-Hina Paopao NIL deals
Te-Hina PaoPao has signed deals with Sephora, Ouai, McDonald's, Topicals, Raising Canes, HEYDUDE Shoes, Marathon, and Powerade as of March 2025. (via On3)
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Te-Hina Paopao NIL deals
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 7/23/24 | Sephora |
| 7/22/24 | Ouai |
| 7/13/24 | McDonalds |
| 7/11/24 | Topicals |
| 4/11/24 | Raising Canes |
| 4/11/24 | HEYDUDE Shoes |
| 3/19/24 | Marathon |
| 3/19/24 | Powerade |
Sephora
Te-Hina PaoPao signed an NIL deal with the makeup and skincare chain Sephora on July 23, 2024, according to On3 data.
Ouai
Te-Hina PaoPao partnered with Ouai, a popular hair care brand, as part of her Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal on July 22, 2024, as per On3.
McDonalds
Te-Hina PaoPao has partnered with McDonald's as part of her endorsement deals, promoting McDonald's bagels.
Topicals
Te-Hina PaoPao has formed a partnership with Topicals, a skincare brand known for its focus on mental health and self-care, according to On3 data.
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