Rui Hachimura goes for 12 points in preseason debut

Rui Hachimura
PF, Washington Wizards

Rui Hachimura's preseason debut went well on Monday as he went for 12 points (4-of-7 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, two assists and a 3-pointer in 21 minutes.

Hachimura looks to have a starting spot on a bad team, which can be a recipe for fantasy success. His supporting stats weren't great in college, but there's a chance that he puts up enough points with a good shooting percentage that he'll be worth a fantasy start all season.

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October 7, 2019, 10:35 pm

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