Tribune-Herald Athlete of the Week: Kamehameha JV’s Nakoa-Oness

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Isaiah Nakoa-Oness

Isaiah Nakoa-Oness

Sport: basketball

The performance: Nakoa-Oness stands out for a handful of reasons.

No. 1: He’s the first junior varsity honoree is this space.

No. 2: Nakoa-Oness’ performance didn’t come during a game – at least not his own.

No. 3: He did a solid for another school.

During halftime off the boys varsity game Saturday night between Kamehameha and Ka’u in Pahala, Nakoa-Oness made a shot from halfcourt, earning Ka’u athletics a $500 donation from a sponsor.

5 questions

Favorite song: Somewhere Over the Rainbow

What makes you happy: Spending time with my family

Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob

Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo

Favorite sports role model: LeBron James

To nominate an Athlete of the Week, email sports@hawaiitribune-herald.com