The Nikkei Basketball Heritage Association (NBHA) partnered with the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) to organize a panel discussion with the theme of “More Than Basketball” on Saturday, November 18, beginning at 2 p.m. The program was free and open to the public.
A panel discussion about why Japanese American basketball has meaning beyond playing the sport was led Chris Komai of the NBHA and included Steven D. Chin, author of “The East Bay Japanese American Community: A Look at Community Culture” along with current and former players and coaches: Keith Uyeda, Patricia Lee, Danielle Mizuiri, and Trevor Tarm.
Video Recording of More Than Basketball
