Yang Hansen and Rui Hachimura record high-scoring performances in FIBA qualifying
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 4:29 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Yang Hansen and Rui Hachimura recorded high-scoring performances during FIBA World Cup Qualifiers second round action on August 31. Yang Hansen finished with 19 points and nine rebounds, shooting 8-9 from the field, while securing the game-winning bucket for China. Rui Hachimura also contributed to his national team's effort with a 30-point performance. Both players competed in the international basketball window as national teams continue their respective qualification campaigns. These displays occurred during the second round of FIBA tournament play.
- •Yang Hansen scored 19 points for China in FIBA second round play.
- •Yang Hansen added nine rebounds and hit a game-winning shot.
- •Rui Hachimura recorded 30 points in his FIBA appearance.
- •Both players represent their national teams in FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — Yang Hansen (19 points, game-winner), Rui Hachimura (30 points) go off in FIBA play for China, Japan, respectively
"Yang Hansen (19 points, game-winner), Rui Hachimura (30 points) go off in FIBA play for China, Japan, respectively
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