Part 2 of our conversation with Jarinn Akana dives in to his career as an NBA assistant coach and professional sports agent.
Following his playing days at the University of Hawaii, Akana maintained close contacts within the basketball community and eventually landed a coaching position with the Dallas Mavericks.
He went on to work with several other franchises before moving into the agency world, where he represented some of the league's top players and brokered millions of dollars worth of contracts.
February 9th, 2026, 10:47 pm
The Long Game with Mark Carpenter
Professional sports agent and former NBA assistant coach Jarinn Akana | Part 2
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Published February 9th, 2026, 10:47 pm
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Part 2 of our conversation with Jarinn Akana dives in to his career as an NBA assistant coach and professional sports agent.
Following his playing days at the University of Hawaii, Akana maintained close contacts within the basketball community and eventually landed a coaching position with the Dallas Mavericks.
He went on to work with several other franchises before moving into the agency world, where he represented some of the league's top players and brokered millions of dollars worth of contracts.
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The Long Game with Mark Carpenter
In "The Long Game" video podcast, Mark Carpenter sits down with influential figures across the Hawaii sports community. Whether it's going down memory lane with former athletes who've ascended to the heights of their craft or meeting rising up-and-comers eager to build their legacies, this series will dive into their careers and lessons learned while having fun along the way.
