Aaron L. Miller

Aaron L. Miller, a Kinesiology Lecturer at California State University, explores basketball's cultural footprint in Japan. He discusses the sport's grassroots popularity among youth versus adult engagement and examines the influence of Samurai culture on coaching styles. Miller reflects on the aspirations of young talents aiming for the NBA, while questioning the definition of 'Japanese' player identity. He also highlights the need for more investment in women's basketball and shares insights from his extensive research into Japanese sporting organizations.