Gonzaga’s Hachimura Expected to go in the First Round

NEW YORK (AP) — Rui Hachimura's first coach told him after one practice that he would play in the NBA. The moment is about to arrive. Hachimura is expected to be the first Japanese player to be a first-round pick in the draft on Thursday. He's aware of what his success could mean in Japan, where basketball isn't very popular.