Wat Misaka, the first person of color to be drafted into the NBA, was a star player for the University of Utah's 1944 and 1947 championship teams. He took a two-year break to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II. Despite the national political climate, Wat persevered and remained loyal to his teammates, Nisei friends, and family, showcasing the unflappable Japanese American spirit.
Transcending: The Wat Misaka Story
The documentary "Transcending - The Wat Misaka Story" tells the inspiring tale of Wat Misaka, a trailblazing Nisei who made history as the first person of color to be drafted into the NBA by the 1947 New York Knicks.
