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Rui Hachimura • #28 • F
18.8 ppg, 51.9 FG% in last 4 gp
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'8", 230 lbs.
Born:Feb 8, 1998 (26 yrs) in Toyama, JPN
From:Gonzaga
Experience:4 years
Drafted:Drafted by Washington in 2019 (1/9).
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with Washington in 2023.
Rui Hachimura
2023-24 Season Stats
G GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TPG PPG
YTD 68 39 26.9 .537 .422 .739 4.3 1.2 0.6 0.4 0.7 13.6
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Scouting Report
Unlike most top-10 picks these days, he spent three seasons in the NCAA ranks to fully hone his skills. The first Japanese player ever selected in the first round of the NBA Draft, he has an ideal body for the power forward position at the highest level. However, his athleticism make him an option on the wing as well and he can defend against much smaller players. Needs to continue to develop his outside shot in order to stretch the floor in the NBA and create more opportunities for both himself and his teammates. His maturity is off the charts and his demeanor is perfect for the basketball pioneer that he is.
Long Range Potential: Talented, unique forward with good upside.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NBA All-Rookie Second Team 2019-20
NCAA John R. Wooden Award All-American Team 2018-19
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