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How do you think that there are no so-called CBA big names in this Asian Cup, but they almost won the championship in the end?

5:39pm, 18 August 2025Basketball

The Asian Cup did give everyone a great surprise. Zhou Qi was injured and went to the United States for treatment before the start of the game. After recalling Yang Hansen, the Basketball Association announced that he could not play the Asian Cup, so that he could go to the NBA with peace of mind. At that time, many fans thought that the Chinese men's basketball team in the Asian Cup was probably going to do it again, and they were gangsters again, but they didn't expect that this men's basketball team would rush all the way and surprise them all the way. In the end, they only lost one point in Australia and almost reached the championship.

Some fans said that if Yu Jiahao is a little tougher, we will stand on the highest podium.

In this Asian Cup, we have two players selected for the best team, namely Hu Jinqiu and Wang Junjie. This is also the number of Chinese players selected for the best team every year. The two players have also been recognized by everyone.

fans said: "Daqiu is really nothing to say. No one can criticize him. He works hard and never complains, but just works hard. To be honest, if Zhou Qi has half of his efforts, he is likely to still play in the NBA."

basketball man Su Qun said: "Invisibly, Daqiu has become the inside pillar of the Chinese men's basketball team. Alan in front of him has left, and there is no one to hit him behind. Looking back, he has become that big brother."

Hu Jinqiu played in all 6 games, averaged 24.5 minutes per game, scored 16.5 points and 9.2 rebounds, and shot a shooting percentage of up to 77.2%.

Wang Junjie was the biggest surprise of this Asian Cup at that time. You should know that he was also a college student and was also a person who had been on the bench in the NCAA for a year. There has never been a formal professional game before the Asian Cup, and he was selected into the national team by Guo Shiqiang and was under pressure to play in the Asian Cup. This must be praised by Guo Shiqiang. He really dares to use it, and he will not doubt the use of people, give time, tactics, and the ball rights.

Wang Junjie also played in all 6 games, averaged 23.5 minutes per game, scored 13 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists, with a shooting percentage of 56.1%, and a three-point shooting percentage of 47.8%. When he entered the stadium to receive the prize, Wang Junjie shed tears of unwillingness. Everyone knows that what he wants more is the championship.

Look at the list of players in this Asian Cup, Zhao Rui, Gao Shiyan, Liao Sanning, Cheng Shuipeng, Hu Mingxuan, Zhu Junlong, Lei Meng, Zhao Jiayi, Wang Junjie, Hu Jinqiu, Yu Jiahao, and Li Xiangbo.

Zhao Rui is the most experienced captain, and has no reputation for CBA big name. But it is this team that is not optimistic and constantly scolded, which has brought the Chinese men's basketball team from the bottom. They not only won all the games they expected to win in this Asian Cup, but also defeated New Zealand in the semi-finals and returned to the Asian Cup final after ten years. In the final, they even fought with Australia until the last moment.

From the perspective of the game, the characteristics of this team are very distinct: First, the defensive hardness is online, the players are very motivated to fight on the court, and there is no so-called "big brand" airs. Everyone is completing the defensive task with all their efforts. This overall defensive resilience can often withstand pressure in key games.

The second is that tactical execution is more unified, there is no absolute "core dependence", and the ball transfer is smoother, and everyone can find their own position in the tactical system, which reduces the inefficiency of fighting alone.

The third is the motivation of young players. This is the first time that many players have taken on heavy responsibilities in such a competition. They have no burden and dare to fight. This kind of "newborn calf" spirit has also injected vitality into the team.

Some people say that this is a tree planted by Yao Ming, and now they finally see the fruits of hope.

Some people say that this is someone chosen by Guo Shiqiang himself. He definitely knows which players are really playing hard and which players are joking.

No matter what, this Asian Cup has allowed fans to see the hope of Chinese basketball.

I hope these young people can go further in the future!

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