Hey basketball fans! 🏀 Exciting news from the basketball world! China’s young basketball sensation, Yang Hansen, has announced that he’s entering the 2025 NBA Draft! 🎉
At just 19 years old, Yang Hansen, who stands at an impressive 2.18 meters tall (that’s about 7 feet 2 inches!), is ready to take on the best basketball league in the world. “This is the most important decision of my life,” Yang said. “I want to showcase myself on a bigger stage.”
Chasing Big Dreams 🌟
Yang has been working hard to reach this point. Two years ago, he played against some of the best young players at the FIBA U19 Men’s Basketball World Cup. Competing internationally boosted his confidence and made him even more determined to improve.
He also had the chance to play in the NBA Summer League with China’s national team. The NBA Summer League is a special event where new and young players get to show off their skills. “It was a vital opportunity for me to gain experience,” Yang said.
Shining in the Chinese Basketball League ✨
During the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) season, Yang played for the Qingdao Eagles. He helped his team reach the quarterfinals of the playoffs! His amazing performance included averaging:
- 16.6 points per game
- 10.5 rebounds per game
- 3 assists per game
- 1 steal per game
- Leading the league with 2.6 blocks per game!
Because of his hard work, Yang was named to the All-CBA First Team (which means he was one of the best players in the league!) and earned the Top Rising Star award for the second year in a row. He was also chosen to start in the All-Star Game. 🌟
Joining a Star-Studded Agency 🌠
Earlier this year, Yang signed with Klutch Sports Group, an agency known for representing big NBA stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis! This means he will get great support and training as he prepares for the NBA.
“Klutch Sports Group recommended experienced coaches to help me improve my basketball skills and habits,” Yang said. “There will be more training plans in the United States. I will be ready both mentally and physically.”
Ready for the Next Level 🚀
Yang is grateful for all the support from his club and fans. “Now, I believe it’s time to improve myself and learn more at a higher level,” he said. “I want to express my gratitude to my club and our fans for their unwavering support.”
We can’t wait to see what the future holds for Yang Hansen! Will he be the next big thing in the NBA? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: we’ll be cheering him on every step of the way! 🙌
Reference(s):
Chinese basketball center Yang Hansen confirms entry into NBA Draft
cgtn.com
