How old is Rui Hachimura?

Last Modified Apr 29, 2025 00:02 GMT
Rui Hachimura Age
Rui Hachimura during a Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers match

Rui Hachimura is a professional basketball player from Japan. Born on February 8, 1998, he achieved success from a young age. Hachimura initially decided to go play for the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the US. He made his debut for Gonzaga in November 2016 but got very little playtime. Hacahimura slowly chipped away at his playing time and improved his skills over the years until his junior season, when he opened up the game with 33 points to his name.

During his college years, he appeared in 102 games, scoring 1,230 points, 452 rebounds and 81 assists per game. He was named WCC Player of the Year and the MVP of the tournament. Hachimura is playing for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA and additionally plays for the Japanese senior National team as of April 2025.

Rui Hachimura’s Age

Rui Hachimura is 27 years old as of April 2025. His name was given to him by his grandfather. He is of mixed heritage, half Japanese and half Beninese. He started playing basketball when he was 13 years old. Standing at 6 ft 8 inches, Rui Hachimura is one of the brightest young stars in the league.

Rui Hachimura's Height

Rui Hachimura is 6 feet 8 inches (203cm) tall.

Rui Hachimura's Weight

Rui Hachimura weighs 230 pounds (104kg) as of April 2025.

Rui Hachimura's Wingspan

Rui Hachimura has a wingspan of 7 feet 2 inches (218cm) as per NBA 2K25 ratings.

FAQs on Rui Hachimura

A. Rui Hachimura is Japanese.

 A. Rui Hachimura plays power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA as of April 2025.

A. Rui Hachimura joined the NBA in 2019.

A. Rui Hachimura was drafted by the Washington Wizards.

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