District 10 Supervisor Candidates Face Off on Court
Candidates played a 3-on-3 tournament on October 24 at Youngblood Coleman Park.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Basketball
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District 10 supervisor candidates traded their suits for jerseys at Youngblood Coleman Park to compete in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. The event, held on October 24, offered voters a look at the candidates outside of the typical campaign trail.
Why it matters
Organizer Jordan Zagerman initiated the tournament to let residents evaluate candidate personalities beyond standard policy debates. The district seat race remains a high-stakes local contest for neighborhoods including Bayview and Potrero Hill.
The tournament followed a 3-on-3 format where teams played until reaching 11 points, with the first match ending in an 11-2 result. Other specifics, such as candidate height or prior campaign activity like doors knocked, remain secondary to the game tally.
The players
Theo Ellington
Candidate for the District 10 supervisor seat who played in the tournament.
J.R. Eppler
District 10 supervisor candidate who led a team in the basketball matches.
Jordan Zagerman
The organizer of the basketball tournament who aimed to highlight candidate personalities.
Damien Posey
The emcee and referee who facilitated the basketball games.
The details
Candidates Theo Ellington, J.R. Eppler, Mike Lin, Jessica Pessecow, and Pearci Bastiany III hit the court for the games. DJ Brookter was present but sidelined by injury, while Deandra Bryant did not participate in the event. Damien Posey emceed and refereed the matchups, which were open to spectators in the district.
Timeline
October 24, 2026: The 3-on-3 basketball tournament took place at Youngblood Coleman Park.
Across the Bay
This event marks a departure from the traditional, rigid structure of local candidate forums common in San Francisco municipal elections. By moving from a podium to the basketball court, organizers are testing whether informal settings offer more insight than standard question-and-answer sessions.
Residents in District 10 can expect to see candidates at various neighborhood events as the election season continues. Voters who missed the tournament can check official campaign filings to see how candidates prioritize time between outreach events and traditional canvassing.
The takeaway
Voters should look past the scoreboard to evaluate how candidates interact with community members under pressure. Keep an eye on local campaign calendars for upcoming opportunities to meet the candidates before the final vote.
Further reading
For more on the local race, see our Basketball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco Chronicle.
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