Eventually, a Japanese player will lead the bj-league in scoring for an entire season. And it will be a terrific achievement, an inspiration to this nation's youngsters who possess a jump shot and a dream.
In the league's first four seasons, no Japanese player has finished in the top 10 in scoring. It's an admirable goal to have for each of the league's native sons. And it's the type of statistic that creates a buzz among fans and writers alike — after all, everyone likes to talk about scoring standouts.
This season, it's worth noting, Takamatsu Five Arrows shooting guard Yu Okada has consistently been among the top 10. He's currently averaging a career-high 19.8 points per game.