The 2025 CBA Draft just delivered its first slam dunk 🏆! The Fujian Sturgeons selected 23-year-old Tsinghua University standout Yang Xihao as this year's top pick, cementing his status as China's newest basketball phenom. Standing at 2.05 meters, Yang dominated college courts with 14.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game last season – think Giannis-lite energy with a killer rim game! 💥
Not to be outdone, the Sichuan Blue Whales snagged sharpshooter Du Zhibo at No. 2. The 1.93-meter guard from Taiyuan University of Technology dropped 16.2 PPG last season while leveling up his playmaking skills 🎯. Rounding out the top three? Jiangsu Dragons' pick Pang Zhenglin – a 1.83-meter NBL champion with lightning-fast drives that leave defenders in the dust ⚡.
With 21 fresh talents joining the league, all eyes now turn to October's season opener. Will these rookies become the next Yao Ming or Jeremy Lin? Only time (and some 🔥 crossovers) will tell!
