Preparing for a Comeback! CBA Rising Star Set to Join Shandong, Previously Secured a Five-Year Big Contract with Xinjiang
Many fans may have forgotten about Tang Caiyu, but recently there has been news about him. It is understood that Tang Caiyu is currently on trial with the Shandong men's basketball team. Tang Caiyu is from Yantai, Shandong, and was previously coached by Qiu Biao at Xinjiang Flying Tigers. There is a possibility that they will become master and apprentice again.
In the 20-21 and 21-22 seasons, Tang Caiyu averaged 13 points per game, with a three-point shooting percentage as high as 40%. He once made 7 three-pointers in a single game and was also strong defensively, making him one of the best 3D players in the CBA. However, after suffering an injury, Tang Caiyu's performance became unsatisfactory. The long-term injury caused psychological issues for him, leading him to proactively choose to buy out his contract with Xinjiang Flying Tigers. In fact, Xinjiang Guanghui Club was willing to give Tang Caiyu time to recover, but he insisted on taking a break from basketball for a while.
Xinjiang Flying Tigers once regarded Tang Caiyu as a rising star and offered him a five-year Class C big contract.
Qiu Biao, who has made remarkable progress this season with Shandong men's basketball team and is now one of the best teams in the CBA, deserves much credit. The additions of Yu Dehao, Guo Kai, Xu Mengjun, and others have greatly enhanced the depth of Shandong's lineup. Even the selection of foreign players reflects Qiu Biao's vision. Qiu Biao, who previously coached Tang Caiyu at Xinjiang, often had heart-to-heart talks with him, hoping he could maintain a good mentality. Despite Tang Caiyu's poor form, Qiu Biao still gave him ample playing time to find his rhythm.
Currently, Tang Caiyu is a free agent, and Qiu Biao has extended an invitation for him to try out. However, the physical testing in the CBA is now very strict; for example, Yang Zheng and Ding Yanhang failed the physical test. Tang Caiyu has not played for a long time, so it remains to be seen how he will fare. If Tang Caiyu can return to his previous form, he will undoubtedly enhance the strength of Shandong men's basketball team's perimeter play.