District 10 Candidates Face Off in Basketball Tournament
San Francisco supervisor candidates played a 3-on-3 basketball game to show their personalities to local voters.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Basketball
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Candidates for the San Francisco District 10 supervisor seat met at Youngblood Coleman Park for a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. The event aimed to let voters see the candidates outside of traditional policy settings.
Why it matters
The tournament provided an informal platform for residents to evaluate candidates through their interactions on the court. It offered a glimpse into the personalities and teamwork styles of those seeking to represent the district.
The tournament utilized a 3-on-3 format where games concluded once a team reached 11 points. In the primary matchup, Theo Ellington's squad defeated J.R. Eppler's team with a score of 11-2.
The players
Theo Ellington
He is a candidate for the San Francisco District 10 supervisor seat who led his team to an 11-2 victory.
J.R. Eppler
He is a supervisor candidate who participated in the tournament and led a team against Ellington.
Jordan Zagerman
He served as the organizer of the basketball event to provide voters a look at candidate personalities.
Damien Posey
He acted as the emcee and referee for the tournament games held at Youngblood Coleman Park.
Deandra Bryant
She is a District 10 supervisor candidate who did not participate in the basketball tournament.
The details
Organized by Jordan Zagerman, the game featured candidates Theo Ellington, J.R. Eppler, Mike Lin, Jessica Pessecow, and Pearci Bastiany III. Candidate DJ Brookter was present but could not play due to injury, while candidate Deandra Bryant did not participate in the event.
Timeline
October 24, 2026: The 3-on-3 basketball tournament took place.
October 2026: Deandra Bryant's son was arrested.
Memorial Day weekend: Deandra Bryant's son was charged with attempted murder.
Season Trajectory
This tournament marks a shift from the traditional San Francisco Board of Supervisors candidate debate format by prioritizing personal interaction over formal policy discourse. It positions these candidates within a unique campaign strategy that aims to differentiate them in a crowded local race.
This event provided residents with a rare opportunity to observe candidate temperament and physical coordination in a non-political setting. The tournament score and team compositions offer voters a distinct, non-policy metric to consider ahead of the election.
The takeaway
Voters often gain deeper insights into candidate character when viewing them outside of structured debates and scripted speeches. This event highlights how candidates in local races are increasingly utilizing community-focused activities to build direct rapport with the electorate.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco Chronicle.
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