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

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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