China Basketball Hall of Fame 2024 Class Honors Legends & Rising Stars

Court of Legends: Hoops Heroes Inducted in Star-Studded Ceremony

The Chinese Basketball Hall of Fame’s 2024 class added fresh layers to the sport’s legacy this weekend, with icons like Miao Lijie and Gong Xiaobin sharing wisdom – and battle scars – at Tsinghua University.

'Only by stepping onto the global stage can you truly represent China,'

Gong told the packed auditorium, revealing a scar from his 1998 face-off with South Korea. His words ignited applause, blending nostalgia with a challenge to Gen-Z ballers.

Trailblazers & Game-Changers

The ceremony recognized nine contributors across categories:

• Male Athletes: Li Hanting & Gong Xiaobin
• Female Athletes: Yang Jie & Miao Lijie
• Coach/Referee: Ma Qingsheng & Guo Yupei
• Pioneers: Li Zhenzhong, Wu Chengzhang, Huang Lie

With 42 inductees now enshrined, the event highlighted basketball’s evolution from grassroots passion to global powerhouse. Miao’s career reflections – likely involving her Olympic glory days – added emotional depth.

The Future Dribbles Forward

As young players snapped selfies with their heroes post-ceremony, one message reverberated: China’s hoops history is still being written. Who’ll make the 2030 class? The court is open.

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Inductees of Chinese Basketball Hall of Fame 2024 Class honored

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