Rui Hachimura Japanese Basketball Player Born in 1998
Rui Hachimura · basketball player · Japanese
Biography
Born on 8 February 1998 in Toyama, Rui Hachimura is a Japanese basketball player. Rui Hachimura has lined up for Washington Wizards (2019–2023) and Los Angeles Lakers (2023–).
Early life
He attended Sendai University Meisei High School, Gonzaga University and Gonzaga University.
Career
The records list him as a small forward. The first club on record is Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball (2016). He has played for 4 teams on record, including Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers and Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball. 4 years at Washington Wizards make up the longest period in his listed career. The list ends with Los Angeles Lakers, which he joined in 2023. At Washington Wizards (2019–2023), his team-mates on record include Bradley Beal, Isaiah Thomas and Russell Westbrook. Los Angeles Lakers team-mates from the same years include Andre Drummond, Danny Green and Kostas Antetokounmpo.
Recognition
He won a Julius Erving Award in 2019. Rui Hachimura also has received the West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year (2019).
Teams
4 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2016–2019 | Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball | Small forward |
| 2016–2019 | Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball | Small forward |
| 2019–2023 | Washington Wizards | Small forward |
| 2023– | Los Angeles Lakers | Small forward |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Julius Erving Award | Won | |
| 2019 | West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Sendai University Meisei High School, Gonzaga University and Gonzaga University.
Rui Hachimura on Social Media
Rui Hachimura Photos
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Photo: All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Photo: All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Photo: All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Rui Hachimura?
Rui Hachimura is 28 years old, born on 8 February 1998 in Toyama.
What is Rui Hachimura known for?
Rui Hachimura is a small forward who has played for Washington Wizards and Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball.
How tall is Rui Hachimura?
Rui Hachimura is 204 cm (6 ft 8 in) tall.
What is Rui Hachimura’s nationality?
Rui Hachimura is Japanese, born in Toyama.
Has Rui Hachimura won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Julius Erving Award (2019).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q22959347), accessed October 2026
- Photo: All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
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