China’s basketball scene is buzzing as 18-year-old sensation Zhang Ziyu gears up for her senior international debut at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup! 🌟 Towering at 2.26 meters (that’s taller than most NBA players!), Zhang became a viral star after dropping 35 points per game at last year’s U18 tournament. Now, she’s teaming up with 2023 MVP Han Xu to form a dynamic duo that could dominate the court.
🔥 The roster, announced Saturday, blends youth and experience. Alongside Zhang and Han, players like Wang Siyu and Yang Shuyu add firepower to China’s title defense. The tournament tips off July 13 in Shenzhen, where China faces South Korea, New Zealand, and Indonesia in Group A. First up? A Sunday showdown vs Indonesia!
🏆 Can Zhang replicate her U18 magic? Fans are already calling her the ‘Great Wall of Hoops’ – and with good reason. Stay tuned for what’s sure to be a slam-dunk spectacle! 💪
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Rising star Zhang selected for China's FIBA Women's Asia Cup campaign
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