Although Yang Hansen is not registered this season due to age threshold, the new generation of young talents should not be underestimated. The youth team stands out with Song Wenhao, Ma Zhixuan, Zhang Xiaoyan, Ma Junjie and Guo Binfeng, who were stars in the youth training camp, and Coach Liu Weiwei recognized their talent and included them in the first team lineup.
Song Wenhao, a rising star defender with a height of over 2 meters, has been honored by the U13 and U15 national youth teams and won the national U17 championship. He not only has sharp breakthroughs and accurate passes, but also has excellent field vision and a clear height advantage. Talking about joining the first team, Song Wenhao said, "With the opportunity to show myself in the CBA, I expect to keep improving and gain the trust of the coaches."
Ma Zhixuan, though less than 1.75 meters tall, is incredibly fast, good at breaking and passing, and a master at organizing attacks. He was a member of the U16 and U18 national youth teams, and a member of the national U17 championship team. Zhang Xiaoyan, who played alongside Yang Hansen in the U18 Asian Youth Championships, is an outstanding defender, able to defend as well as attack, and is one of the best in the youth team. Ma Junjie, 2.01 meters tall forward, accurate three-point shooting, solid defense, an all-around 3D player, has just been selected for the National Men's Basketball Team II training, and has been awarded the MVP of the U17 National Championships.Guo Binfeng, 1.93 meters tall, both offensive and defensive, with accurate three-point shooting, has the potential to be a defensive sharpshooter, has participated in the Nike Asian Training Camp, was selected to play for the U16 National Youth Team and made a big splash in the U19 National Championships.
Such a host of young talent will provide Coach Liu Weiwei with a wealth of picks. The goal of this year's team is not to focus on the playoffs, and no specific ranking requirements, they are ready to go, to lay a solid foundation for the future. In the CBA, the strength of domestic players determines the winners and losers. Although the strength of foreign players is important, the strength of domestic players is the key to the playoffs and even to winning the championship. Qingdao Men's Basketball Team is moving steadily along this right path, and I believe they will become a real strong team in the near future.
