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NBA draft scouting: Hachimura vs. Zion, Barrett and Reddish

Rui Hachimura had a breakout performance against Duke. Brian Spurlock/USA TODAY Sports

After spending 20 minutes with Rui Hachimura in Spokane, Washington, before an October preseason practice, it was clear that the 20-year-old forward's mentality had changed. He was no longer the quiet underclassman with all the measurables yet inconsistent production and fluctuating confidence. This was his Gonzaga team, and 2019 lottery pick status was his for the taking.