--- product_id: 396426093 title: "Kentomania: A Black Basketball Virtuoso in Communist Poland Paperback – December 28, 2021" brand: "kent washington" price: "22016CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/396426093-kentomania-a-black-basketball-virtuoso-in-communist-poland-paperback-december store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Kentomania: A Black Basketball Virtuoso in Communist Poland Paperback – December 28, 2021 **Brand:** kent washington **Price:** 22016CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kentomania: A Black Basketball Virtuoso in Communist Poland Paperback – December 28, 2021 by kent washington - **How much does it cost?** 22016CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/396426093-kentomania-a-black-basketball-virtuoso-in-communist-poland-paperback-december) ## Best For - kent washington enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kent washington brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Kentomania: A Black Basketball Virtuoso in Communist Poland Paperback – December 28, 2021 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dlhCixraL.jpg) ![Kentomania: A Black Basketball Virtuoso in Communist Poland Paperback – December 28, 2021 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51q5HOFZWiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Incredible Inspirational Journey !! *by B***L on September 7, 2023* Having had the personal pleasure to have witnessed and played along with a spectacular skilled player with the drive, dedication, heart and courage like no other as a teammate at Southampton College to include being a player of the Spring 1976 team that went to Poland where this journey propelled Ken to yet several further elite levels with life experiences to match, this genuine heartfelt book and memoir is simply off the charts incredible.I was in emotional awe in revisiting the accurate, well conveyed accounts and moments I was part of and was yet in another emotional positive universe with the further gripping and engaging story and experiences lived by Ken to become the iconic basketball player and man he is. A true testament to a man with unsurpassed vision, results based work ethic and related dedication to follow his dream to certainly be the best.Thanks Ken for getting this book out! It is truly inspirational and is a must read. Essentially recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I can’t recommend this book enough—it’s a feel-good inspiration for all *by B***N on July 8, 2022* What a great story!Kent Washington was an undersized, overachieving (and perhaps a bit obsessed) basketball player at New Rochelle High School, who earned a scholarship to Southampton College. When his college team played in a goodwill tournament behind the Iron Curtain in Communist Poland in 1976, Kent drew unusual attention with his exciting and “innovative style of play”. That caught the attention of a coach in the Polish Basketball League leading to an offer to play professional basketball.The book focuses primarily on Kent’s first season in Poland, mixing details of settling in a strange land, riding the bus, navigating the cultural sea of curious (for many Pols, Kent was the first Black person they had ever seen) and fans as he refined that innovative style and became a national sensation.Because Kent—both in person and in his telling of the story—is so naturally humble and understated, I’m obligated to brag for him: what Kent Washington did as a person, athlete, diplomat and cultural representative was nothing short of amazing. The story starts good and just keeps getting better; Kent’s always-positive voice guides us with ease through an adventure that would be inconceivable to most of us.And let’s be clear…Kent is also very good at basketball! He simply did things in Europe that had never been seen (if you’re old enough, think back to Dr. J’s impact on the NBA). After four-and-a-half seasons in the Polish league, Kent accepted an offer to continue as a professional in the Swedish Basketball League. His on-court accomplishments include MVP of the Polish and Swedish leagues; a scoring title and three All-Star Game appearances in Sweden; most three-pointers in a single game (a record he set in Sweden with 10, then broke it with 12). Back home, Kent has been inducted to the New Rochelle Sports Hall of Fame and the Westchester County Sports Hall of Fame.I can’t recommend this book enough—it’s a feel-good inspiration for all. As a New Rochelle resident, it’s a wonderful local-kid-makes-good story; for basketball fans, a story of dedication and success that will make you want to shout out and cheer; for students, Kent provides a role model for hard work, commitment and the willingness to pursue a dream no matter how unusual and unexpected the road presented.Bruce Jackson ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kentomania - an extraordinary story full of universal wisdom - highly recommended! *by D***T on March 20, 2022* Unquestionably, both avid fans and non-fans of basketball, young people - especially those who struggle to find their goals in life - all will find something exciting in this story.Although his personality let him adapt to particular conditions of a communist country, Kent also showed that tolerance, determination, and lack of arrogance were the essential elements of this adaptation.Kent Washington – a though and down-to-earth guy, takes us on a sentimental journey in time full of descriptions of spectacular training sessions, the universal language of basketball, funny episodes, and anecdotes.Moreover, he expresses respect, sympathy, and gratitude for Poland and the Poles. His book describes a crucial fragment of Polish history - the gloominess of communist reality and the even grimmer period of martial law - all seen with the eyes of a young Black American who learns the meaning of the magical Polish phrase - "Get it done".The book will surely make a perfect gift for Americans who have Polish friends or acquaintances. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/396426093-kentomania-a-black-basketball-virtuoso-in-communist-poland-paperback-december](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/396426093-kentomania-a-black-basketball-virtuoso-in-communist-poland-paperback-december) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*