Photo: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alvin Reeves, 28th Public Affairs Detachment / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Public records list Natalie Nakase as a basketball coach and basketball player. Natalie Nakase was born on April 18, 1980 in Anaheim, California, United States. That works out to 46 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Marina High School. Recorded honors include WNBA Coach of the Year Award.
My Take
Nakase is one of the more inspiring figures in modern basketball, and I find her trajectory genuinely thrilling. A Japanese-American from Anaheim who went from playing to coaching, she broke barriers by leading both men's and women's professional teams before taking the helm of the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries. In a sport still dominated by men in the coaching ranks, her rise on pure merit deserves loud applause. I see her as a trailblazer whose visibility matters far beyond results. Her Coach of the Year recognition feels like a beginning, not a ceiling, and I expect bigger things.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Natalie Nakase
- Name (Japanese)
- ナタリー・ナカセ
- Reading
- なたりー・なかせ
- Born
- April 18, 1980 (age 46)
- Origin
- Anaheim, California, United States
- Height
- 157 cm
- Occupation
- basketball coach / basketball player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
2. Background
- High school
- Marina High School
Awards & achievements
- WNBA Coach of the Year Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Natalie Nakase born?
Natalie Nakase was born on April 18, 1980 and is 46 years old.
Where is Natalie Nakase from?
Natalie Nakase is from Anaheim, California, United States.
What does Natalie Nakase do?
Natalie Nakase works as basketball coach, basketball player.
How tall is Natalie Nakase?
Natalie Nakase is 157 cm tall.
Which high school did Natalie Nakase attend?
Natalie Nakase attended Marina High School.
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