Rui Hachimura NBA Draft Scouting Report and Pro Comparison
RedCup Mitch
Posted On June 9
Measurables:
(Unofficial)
- Age: 21
- Height: 6’8″
- Wingspan: 7’2″
- Weight: 235 LBs
Strengths:
Efficient Scorer. 59.1/41.7/73.9 Clip.
Good rebounder.
Very finisher in the paint.
Very good shooter from the Mid Range.
Solid defender.
Weaknesses:
Below average playmaking skills.
Outside shot is not consistent.
Only really had one good season at Gonzaga.
Pro Comparisons:
Paul Millsap with less playmaking skills
Strong scorers who rely on good motors and timing in the paint. Defensively they both move well and have the length to guard both Forward Slots. Where they differ is passing skills. Millsap has developed into one of the best Big Man passers in the league, and while Hachimura has been smart, he hasn’t shown natural playmaking skills.
NBA Draft Outlook:
11-20 Range.
Ideal Fits:
Minnesota at 11:
Minnesota has some talented scorers and could use a more NBA Ready prospect in Hachimura. His defense and complementary scoring skills would be a nice fit on a shallow Timberwolves team.
Indiana at 17:
Indiana has a hole at PF and Hachiumura could start Day 1. He would be a perfect small ball 4 on an uptempo team in the Pacers. He would get open looks playing off a team that moves the ball very well.
