Rui Hachimura's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Rui Hachimura

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. Before joining the Lakers, he played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs and was drafted ninth overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2019 NBA draft. He earned NBA All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2020. Hachimura also represents the Japan national team and plays both the small forward and power forward positions.

May 2016: SAT and GPA Requirements Met

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: Maui Invitational Finals

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, subsequently, he was named most valuable player of the tournament.

2019: WCC Player of the Year

In 2019, Rui Hachimura was selected the WCC Player of the Year, leading Gonzaga in scoring (19.7 points per game) during the 2018–19 season and also averaging 6.5 rebounds a contest.

September 15, 2020: NBA All-Rookie Team Selection

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

2020: NBA All-Rookie Second Team

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

December 9, 2023: NBA In-Season Tournament Win

On December 9, 2023, Rui Hachimura and the Lakers won the inaugural season of the NBA In-Season Tournament (also known as the NBA Cup).

February 14, 2024: New Career High Score

On February 14, 2024, Rui Hachimura set a new career high of 36 points in a 138–122 victory over the Utah Jazz.