Rui Hachimura's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Rui Hachimura. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Rui Hachimura is a Japanese professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. He gained prominence playing college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs before being drafted ninth overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2019 NBA draft. He was recognized for his early performance, earning a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020. Hachimura represents Japan on the national team and is capable of playing both small forward and power forward positions.

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1981: Yasutaka Okayama drafted into the NBA

In 1981 Yasutaka Okayama was drafted 171st overall in the NBA draft, becoming the first Japanese-born player to be drafted into the NBA.

December 29, 2013: All-Japan High School Tournament Title

On December 29, 2013, Rui Hachimura led the Meisei High School basketball team to its second title in the All-Japan High School Tournament, scoring 32 points in a 92–78 win over Fukuoka University Ohori.

2013: FIBA Asia U16 Championship

At the 2013 FIBA Asia U16 Championship in Iran, Rui Hachimura averaged 22.8 points, 12.6 rebounds and 2.8 blocks, guiding his team to a third-place finish.

2014: Second Straight All-Japan High School Tournament Title

In 2014, Rui Hachimura helped his team win the All-Japan High School Tournament for a second straight year.

December 29, 2015: Third All-Japan Tournament Victory

On December 29, 2015, Rui Hachimura posted 34 points, 19 rebounds and three blocks to guide Meisei past Tsuchiura Nihon University High School for his third All-Japan Tournament victory.

May 2016: Eligibility for Gonzaga

In May 2016, Rui Hachimura announced that he met the SAT and GPA requirements to be eligible to play at Gonzaga beginning as early as fall 2016.

February 23, 2017: West Coast Conference Title

On February 23, 2017, Rui Hachimura scored eight points against San Diego, helping his team win the West Coast Conference (WCC) title.

November 21, 2018: Upset Victory over Duke

On November 21, 2018, Rui Hachimura recorded 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists to help upset No. 1-ranked Duke in the Maui Invitational finals and was named most valuable player of the tournament.

December 1, 2019: Career-High 30 Points

On December 1, 2019, Rui Hachimura scored a then career-high 30 points in a 125–150 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

2019: WCC Player of the Year

In 2019, Rui Hachimura was selected the WCC Player of the Year and led Gonzaga in scoring with 19.7 points per game.

September 15, 2020: Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team

On September 15, 2020, Rui Hachimura was named to the second-team NBA All-Rookie Team.

2020: NBA All-Rookie Second Team Selection

In 2020, Rui Hachimura was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

March 30, 2021: Ties Career High of 30 Points

On March 30, 2021, Rui Hachimura tied his then career high of 30 points in a 104–114 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

January 21, 2023: Career-High-Tying 30 Points

On January 21, 2023, in his last game before being traded, Rui Hachimura recorded a then career-high-tying 30 points, alongside five rebounds and two blocks, in a 138–118 win over the Orlando Magic.