Dunkley said the tournament was a two-way cultural exchange, with the Japanese learning about Americans as well as Americans learning about the Japanese. Japanese fans are less emotional than Americans and are quieter. But toward the end of the tournament, we got them more involved. Team member Kevin Blackhurst called Tokyo an incredible and impressive city, particularly at night. The 14-hour flight to Japan was long but worth it.
Basketball is a growing sport in Japan.
Allan Waterfield, dean of the College of Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation, accompanied the Blue Hen team. He also was invited for a corporate visit to Daiwa Securities. The Japanese are more formal but very courteous. When the students look back on their college life in years to come, the trip to Tokyo will be among their best and most important memories.