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. As a power forward, Hachimura earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2020. He also represents the Japan national team in international competitions, marking him as a significant figure in Japanese basketball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 29, 2013: Led Meisei High School to Victory

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.

2014: Second Straight Tournament Win

In 2014, Rui Hachimura helped his Meisei High School 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 scored 34 points, 19 rebounds and three blocks to lead Meisei past Tsuchiura Nihon University High School for his third All-Japan Tournament victory.

May 2016: Met Eligibility Requirements

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: Helped Win West Coast Conference Title

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

March 16, 2017: First Japanese Player in NCAA Tournament

On March 16, 2017, Rui Hachimura became the first Japanese native to ever appear in the NCAA Division I men's tournament, playing one minute against South Dakota State.

November 21, 2018: Upset Win 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.

December 1, 2019: Career High Points

On December 1, 2019, Rui Hachimura scored a then career-high 30 points in a 125–150 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers along with nine rebounds, three assists and a steal.

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 NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

2020: Named to NBA All-Rookie Second Team

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

March 30, 2021: Tied Career High 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 Points in Last Game Before Trade

On January 21, 2023, 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, in his last game before being traded.