September 23, 6:30-8:30pm
MCHU 102
The Asian and Asian American Studies Institute Presents - Basketball in Asia: History, Trends, and Careers. A panel presentation and discussion with a player, recruiter, journalist, and scholar. Connecticut is basketball country. The state is home to amazing basketball talent. From the WNBA Sun team to the home of ESPN, the center of sports journalism, and our very own legendary UConn women’s and men’s basketball programs. Although many U.S. basketball players place their athletic aspirations in the NBA and WNBA, professional basketball in Asia is a growing market and competitive career option. While Connecticut is home to basketball legends, the state has also had a long tie to the Asian Pacific including sports culture. The AAASI minor degree programs in Asian Studies and Asian American Studies offer unmatched training in the history, culture, and politics of the largest region of the globe and the fastest growing U.S. immigrant population. Students will benefit learn about basketball in different Asian countries and the advantages of minoring in an AAASI degree program. (Facebook Event Page)
Panel Participants:
Paul Harris - Professional player in Turkey, France, and the Philippines
James Wang - Professional player in China, WME Sports Talent Agent
Qixin “Kevin” Wang - Senior Editor, ESPN primarily focusing on NBA coverage for China
Stanley Thangaraj - Assistant Professor of Anthropology at City College of New York, author of Desi Hoop Dreams
For more information, contact: Asian and Asian American Studies Institute at 860. 486. 2186