Although Yang Hansen missed out on registering for this season due to age restrictions, the up-and-coming players from the post-00s are also worth watching. Standing out from the youth team, Song Wenhao, Ma Zhixuan, Zhang Xiaoyan, Ma Junjie and Guo Binfeng are five rising stars who have made their mark in the youth league, and were handpicked by Coach Liu Weiwei to join the first team.
Song Wenhao, the 2-meter tall defender was selected for the U13 and U15 national youth teams and won the national U17 championship. He has outstanding breaking ability, accurate passing, wide vision and significant height advantage. Song Wenhao said: "Entering the first team means the opportunity to
, I look forward to continuing to improve and gaining favor with the coaches."
Ma Zhixuan, despite being 1.75 meters tall, is incredibly fast, good at breaking and passing, and a master organizer. He was also selected for the U16 and U18 national youth teams and became part of the national U17 championship. Zhang Xiaoyan, who represented the National Youth Team in the U18 Asian Youth Championship together with Yang Hansen, is 1.82 meters tall and has an excellent defense, both offensively and defensively. Ma Junjie, a 2.01-meter tall forward who can shoot three-pointers and play outstanding defense, is a typical 3D player who has just been selected for the National Men's Basketball Team II training and was the MVP of the U17 National Championship Finals. Guo Binfeng, who is 1.93-meter tall, is good at fast breaks and three-point shooting, and is a sharpshooter on defense. He has participated in the Nike Asia Training Camp, was selected for the U16 National Youth Team, and won the National U19 Championship.
This group of young players will provide more options for Coach Liu Weiwei. The team's goal this season is not to enter the playoffs, much less pursue a specific roster spot, as they build up energy for the future. In
The strength of domestic players is the key to win or lose. Although foreign players are important, the key to winning the championship lies in the strength of domestic players. Qingdao Men's Basketball is moving steadily along this right path, and I believe that in the near future, they will grow into a real strong team.
