The 23-year-old exchange student linked up with the Goldrush shortly after arriving in Dunedin in February.
Szamosi represented Hungary at the 2009 under-20 world championships and is a talented outside shooter. Her skills were certainly welcomed at training but coach Brent Matehaere believed teams were restricted to just one overseas player.
When he sought clarification from Basketball New Zealand, he was advised there were no restrictions on how many overseas players a team could field.
While that is perhaps not great news for the league - there is nothing to stop a province importing an entire team - it was very good news for Szamosi, who will get to make her debut for the Goldrush in the finals of the Women's Basketball Championship in Porirua starting today.
While Szamosi's focus is on her studies - she is doing a master's degree in management and leadership - and getting the most out of her New Zealand experience, basketball remains a huge passion.
An honours student, she applied for a scholarship to study in New Zealand.
''I had heard so many good things about New Zealand and how beautiful the country is and how nice the people are,'' she said.
''So I applied here and I got it.''
Szamosi started playing basketball as a 10-year-old and wanted to continue playing while she was here. She was happy just playing club basketball and training with the Goldrush.
''It is kind of like a lifestyle and you meet so many nice people. Also, it is a challenge.''
All that training has not been wasted. She feels confident about slotting into the team for the most crucial part of the season. The Goldrush is in section B and will play the defending champion Nelson Sparks this morning and the Hutt Valley Flyers this evening.
The top two teams will progress to the semifinals tomorrow with the top team from section B playing the second-placed team in section A and vice versa.
The Goldrush qualified for the finals in second place and seems as one of the teams to beat.
American Kali Bennett has been one of the stars. She is the competition's second-leading rebounder with 13.5 a game and she also averages 13.1 points.
Dual basketball and cricket international Suzie Bates is averaging 13.7 points a match and is in the top five for assists and steals.
The White Ferns captain is available today but is expected to miss the rest of the tournament as she is committed to a fast bowlers' camp in Christchurch.
''That's her job now, so she has issues getting off work for our tournament,'' Matehaere said.
''She's been huge, and certainly brings a lot of enthusiasm and nouse to the game. It will be disappointing if she can't be there, but that's her career now.''
Samara Gallaher and Danielle Calnan are also capable of making a major impact on a match.
''I don't know what to expect because I have never played in this league,'' Szamosi said.
''But I know we will do everything and I hope that we can win.''
