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.

[1][2][3] He moved to Misawa and Anchorage, Alaska before settling in Arizona during his sophomore season of high school.

[1][3] Enomoto considered joining the Air Force before deciding to attend Pima Community College.

[9] After Enomoto's mother sent a highlight reel to the national team assistant coaches, he was invited to a tryout where he made the cut.

[3][10] Enomoto first represented Japan at the 2017 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, where he averaged 3.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.