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A South Korean native, who moved his family to the U.S. in 2020 to pursue a career in NBA officiating, has earned a spot in the league’s upcoming 2023-24 season. Pursuing the dream: Intae Hwang, 49, took a life-altering leap three years ago, moving his family some 7,000 miles from South Korea to Fort Lee, New Jersey, to fulfill his dream of becoming a basketball referee in the U.S.
A South Korean native, who moved his family to the U.S. in 2020 to pursue a career in NBA officiating, has earned a spot in the league’s upcoming 2023-24 season. Pursuing the dream: Intae Hwang, 49, took a life-altering leap three years ago, moving his family some 7,000 miles from South Korea to Fort Lee, New Jersey, to fulfill his dream of becoming a basketball referee in the U.S.
The NBA’s Referee Development Program is providing the next generation of officials with the acumen and knowledge necessary to thrive at the highest level.
The NBA’s Referee Development Program is providing the next generation of officials with the acumen and knowledge necessary to thrive at the highest level.