The Asian American Athlete

A College Basketball Coaching Journey, Coaching at Powerhouse D1 Basketball Programs, and Life as an Assistant Coach with Arizona Basketball with Ken Nakagawa

Justin Hong

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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews college basketball coach Ken Nakagawa. 


During the episode, Ken shares about his family’s background, where he grew up, and his introduction to basketball (3:35).


He talks about becoming a student manager for the Long Beach State men’s basketball team (7:57), joining the coaching staff of the Gonzaga men’s basketball team, and his experiences at Gonzaga, including multiple Final Fours (12:54). 


He gives us an inside look at his current coaching experience with the University of Arizona's men's basketball team (20:05), his daily routine (22:25), and his responsibilities during games (24:25).


Ken discusses how he continues to hone his craft as a coach (25:23), a memorable game from his basketball career (30:02), and much more. 


Coach Ken Nakagawa - University of Arizona Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Bio Page

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