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Rui Hachimura Opens Registration for BLACK SAMURAI 2025 Basketball Camp in Japan

The Lakers forward is giving back to Japanese youth with an affordable, NBA-style training camp following the team’s early playoff exit.

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Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA: Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Rui Hachimura announced the BLACK SAMURAI 2025 basketball camp, a three-day program for Japanese high school juniors and seniors, set for August 18–20 in Japan.
  • Applications for the camp opened on May 8 and will remain open until June 13, with 150 spots available exclusively for Japanese nationals.
  • Participants will receive professional-level coaching, one meal per day, a hotel room, and a spectator pass, all for approximately $350.
  • Hachimura’s announcement, made on social media, has garnered significant attention, with over one million views on X.
  • The camp follows the Lakers’ first-round playoff elimination, where Hachimura stood out, averaging 14.8 points and a team-best 48.4% from three-point range.