Shinsaku Enomoto
Japanese basketball player (born 1998)
Shinsaku Enomoto (榎本 新作, Enomoto Shinsaku; born 10 April 1998), also known as Isaiah Murphy (アイザイア・マーフィー, Aizaia Māfī), is a Japanese professional basketball player for Hiroshima Dragonflies of the B.League.
Early life
Enomoto was born in Okinawa to a Japanese mother, Fusako, and an American father, James, who was stationed there while serving in the Air Force. He moved to Misawa and Anchorage, Alaska before settling in Arizona during his sophomore season of high school. While in high school, Enomoto had a heated rivalry with good friend Benjamin "Nordi" Noriega. Enomoto credits Nordi with his current playstyle and playmaking abilities.
College career
Enomoto considered joining the Air Force before deciding to attend Pima Community College. As a sophomore, he led the Aztecs to an NJCAA Division II runner-up finish. Enomato averaged 15.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game and was selected first team All-ACCAC. Following the season, he transferred to Eastern New Mexico. In his two seasons at Eastern New Mexico, he averaged 8.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.
Professional career
Hiroshima Dragonflies (2020–present)
On June 29, 2020, Enomoto signed his first professional contract, a one-year deal, with Hiroshima Dragonflies of the B.League.
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