The Student Athlete Sessions

Max Hisatake - D3 to Pro Basketball in Japan

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Max Hisatake is a former student-athlete (Illinois Tech) who has made the jump from #D3Hoops to professional basketball in Japan.

In this episode of the Student-Athlete Sessions, Max discusses his college athletics recruiting process, his love for architecture, how he negotiated a larger financial aid package to save money on his college tuition, adjusting to life in Japan, and much more.

Get to Know Max:
Architecture Major
NACC Men's Basketball Defensive POTY
First Team All-Conference
D3Hoops.com All-Region
1000+ Points & 1000+ Rebounds


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