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Gonzaga’s Rui Hachimura finalist for Oscar Robertson Trophy

Gonzaga’s Rui Hachimura prepares to pass around Pacific’s Anthony Townes in a January home game. (Colin Mulvany / The Spokesman-Review)
By Jim Meehan jimm@spokesman.com(509) 459-5585

Gonzaga junior forward Rui Hachimura is one of 12 finalists for the Oscar Robertson Trophy awarded to college basketball’s player of the year.

Hachimura and the Zags have faced three other finalists, Duke’s RJ Barrett and Zion Williamson and Tennessee’s Grant Williams, this season. Hachimura is one of six juniors on the list.

The 12 finalists were selected by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.

Hachimura is also one of 20 candidates for the Wooden Award player of the year.