With his 6-foot-10 frame, blond hair, and talents on the court, Washington’s Josh Hawkinson has become a bit of a superstar.
PARIS, France — The USA men’s and women’s basketball teams will be the favorites to win gold in Paris, but several other teams will have players from the Pacific Northwest on their rosters.
Washington’s Josh Hawkinson grew up in Shoreline and went to Shorewood High School, but he’s spent the past seven years playing professional basketball in Japan.
The International Basketball Association allows one naturalized player to be on the roster of a national team.
Hawkinson became a Japanese citizen in 2023, and
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