Rui setting a new standard for Japanese basketball

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From the Sporting News: http://www.sportingnews.com/ca/ncaa-...q16azu0s3xegp7

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thanks 116

as Few said in the article, Rui's rise has been pretty well documented, still a fun read

In his freshman year, Gonzaga made its first Final Four appearance in school history. The Bulldogs later fell to North Carolina in the national championship game, 71-65. That season, Hachimura averaged just 4.6 minutes per game.

“I already knew I wasn’t going to play,” Hachimura said. “Because of school stuff and language. … It was a really hard time with the different culture and the language barrier.

“I’m just focused on basketball here (at Gonzaga),” Hachimura said. “I’m enjoying this life. I’m working everyday.”