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 is a power forward who previously played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs and represents the Japan national team. Hachimura was drafted ninth overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2019 NBA draft. His performance earned him a spot on the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020. He was traded to the Lakers during the 2022-2023 season.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 29, 2013: Hachimura Leads Meisei High to Victory

On December 29, 2013, Rui Hachimura led the Meisei High School basketball team to victory in the All-Japan High School Tournament, scoring 32 points in a 92–78 win.

2014: Meisei High School Wins Again

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 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: Meets Eligibility Requirements

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

February 23, 2017: Helps Win WCC 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 MVP of the tournament.

2019: WCC Player of the Year

In 2019, Rui Hachimura was selected as the WCC Player of the Year, leading 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.

December 9, 2023: NBA In-Season Tournament Win

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

February 14, 2024: Career High in Points

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

December 4, 2025: First Game-Winning Buzzer-Beater

On December 4, 2025, Rui Hachimura made the first game-winning buzzer-beater of his career, scoring 12 points and hitting the three-pointer as time ran out to give the Lakers a 123–120 win over the Toronto Raptors.