Last Updated on September 11, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Rui Hachimura:

  • Full Name: Rui Hachimura
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Age: Born February 8, 1998
  • Hometown: Toyama, Japan
  • Height: 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
  • Weight: 230 lbs (104 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Number: #8 (NBA), previously wore #21
  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • High School: Meisei High School, Sendai, Japan
  • College: Gonzaga University
  • NBA Draft: Selected 9th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards
  • Teams Played For:
    • Washington Wizards (2019–2023)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (2023–Present)
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships as of 2024
  • Kids: No known children
  • Siblings: Two younger siblings; his brother, Allen Hachimura, also plays basketball

Rui Hachimura is notable for being one of the first Japanese players to have a significant impact in the NBA, known for his athleticism and versatility on the court.