Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga opens up on viral crying moment after Cornhuskers loss
University of Nebraska guard Keisei Tominaga opens up about viral crying moment after NCAA March Madness loss.
College basketball star Keisei Tominaga says there should be more room for emotion in sports.
“I think it should be more celebrated,” Tominaga, a 23-year-old University of Nebraska guard originally from Japan, said after he went viral for openly crying after his Cornhuskers lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Nebraska, a No. 8 seed, was knocked out Friday by 9th-seeded Texas A&M, 98-83.
For Tominaga, a 6’2” senior whose penchant for three-pointers has earned him the nickname “Japanese Steph Curry,” it was the final game of his college career.
Tominaga, who said he’s developed a strong friendship with his teammates, explained that he was overwhelmed with feelings when he realized the significance of the game.
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