Rui Hachimura Makes History for Japan NBA Draft 2019

Rui Hachimura was No.9 of the overall NBA draft this year. He has become the first ever Japanese-born player to be selected in the first round of the NBA draft.

Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21) shoots against Fairleigh Dickinson during men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, March 21, 2019 Source: AAP Image/AP Photo/Jeff Swinger

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