Rui hachimura joins team japan

Rui Hachimura(Washington Wizards), who made a triumphant return to Japan as an NBA player, captivated the fans with strong plays. He played for Japan for the first time in 680 days and played for about 19 minutes, with 24 points and 6 rebounds for both teams which was a game high. Japan, ranked 42nd in the world outscored Belgium, ranked 37th by 87-59. At the opening ceremony, Rui will represent Japan and hold the flag during the entrance.