Hey basketball fans! The Chinese national team has just locked in its exciting 12-player roster for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from August 5-17. Although forward Zhang Ning and point guard Xu Jie were late scratches, the remaining stars are all set to light up the court! 🏀
The final roster includes Wang Junjie, Zhu Junlong, Li Xiangbo, Yu Jiahao, Zhao Rui, Zhao Jiayi, Hu Jinqiu, Hu Mingxuan, Gao Shiyan, Liao Sanning, Cheng Shuaipeng, and Lei Meng. According to the team, the coaching staff made their choices based on overall preparation needs for the tournament.
Placed in Group C alongside Saudi Arabia, India, and Jordan, the Chinese team will kick off their campaign against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. With a storied history of 16 FIBA Asia Cup titles—even though recent outings ended in the quarterfinals—there's plenty of buzz for a thrilling comeback! 💥
So whether you're catching the game from Jakarta, Mumbai, or anywhere across South and Southeast Asia, mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on a team that promises exciting basketball action. Let the countdown begin!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
