- The Team That Dislikes Shooting Three-pointers the Most
The Wuhan Shengfan Yellow Crane team averages only 17.5 three-point attempts per game, ranking last in the league. This is largely due to their foreign player, Kennedy Carter, who is a prolific scorer with an average of 31.1 points per game, leading the league. However, her style is more about attacking the basket with speed and agility rather than shooting from outside.
Wuhan's local players, such as Ding Yike and Sun Yu, do have the ability to shoot threes, but they don't rely on long-range shots this season. They focus more on finding the closest attacking point to the basket through running and passing, which is more efficient.
Despite not favoring long-range shots, Wuhan's offensive power is not weak. They currently top Group B, securing a good position for the playoffs.
- The Team with the Smoothest Tactics
Sichuan Shudao YuanDa has impressed the entire league with their offensive play. Upon closer observation, it becomes clear that they don't solely rely on star players for individual attacks. Instead, they emphasize tactical cooperation, combining inside and outside play with high rates of pick-and-roll execution. Wang Suyu is a guard adept at controlling the pace, while Li Meng's passes are timely and accurate, resulting in smooth rotations without any stagnation.
Watching Sichuan play is not just about watching stars perform; their small combinations are truly delightful. The pick-and-roll plays between Wang Suyu and Tang Ziting, Han Xu and Li Meng, are like magic, spontaneous and skillful, worthy of emulation.
So far, Sichuan averages 25.5 assists per game, far higher than other teams. However, with the arrival of super center Cambage, there seems to be a slight issue with fluidity, especially after losing to Shanxi, which is somewhat regrettable. This is a problem of integration, and once Cambage is fully integrated, there should be no issues.
- The Team with the Most Turnovers
Tianjin Guanlan has yet to win a game this season and often struggles. It's no wonder, as most of their main players have been taken away, leaving them without foreign players and becoming the toughest team in the league. They struggle in every match.
They average a high 22.8 turnovers per game. However, it's not fair to blame Tianjin. The players' wages are barely guaranteed, and they are already commendable for their dedication and hard work on the court.
- The Team That Grabs the Most Rebounds
Shaanxi Tianze averages 44.9 rebounds per game, topping the league! This may come as a surprise to many. Shaanxi is not a strong team, so how can they grab so many rebounds? The reason is quite simple: their foreign player, Quinn Eboigbe, is an excellent rebounder, averaging an astonishing 14.4 rebounds per game.
In a game against Heilongjiang, she grabbed 21 rebounds, and against Hefei, she grabbed 22 rebounds.
Moreover, local players like Min Yan, Su Yingying, and Shang Di also fiercely compete for rebounds, with everyone showing a positive attitude towards grabbing rebounds. Even "Little Potato" Fang Zhuoya joins in the fray.
Another important factor is that Shaanxi is in Group B, and so far, they haven't faced the strong teams in Group A. If they were to face a team like Sichuan, their rebound numbers would naturally not be as high.
- The Team That Commits the Fewest Fouls
Fujian Jinjiang Zhongteng commits the fewest fouls, with an average of only 15.3 per game.
Why does Fujian play so "gently"? Is it related to their Confucian coach Gong Songlin's guidance? This is not entirely clear.
Interestingly, fans probably haven't forgotten the large-scale conflict between Fujian and Daqing last season, where both sides engaged in a brawl, causing chaos and even requiring police intervention to maintain order, creating a stir.
So, have they become more moderate this season after learning from their mistakes?
- The Team with the Most Fiery Offense
There's no suspense here; Sichuan averages 94.6 points per game, far above other teams, and their 71.5 attempts per game also lead the league.
It's inevitable; Sichuan has too many players with scoring abilities. Even if the three giants don't play, players like Wang Xuemeng, Gao Song, Tang Ziting, Zhang Wanglai, Jia Saiqi, Li Shuangfei, Lin Yuting, Zhang Manman, Jin Weinuo, Xiao Tong... which one of them is a pushover? They could randomly send a few players onto the court and still overwhelm other teams.
This doesn't even include Cambage.
Although they lost to Shanxi, it doesn't represent a "common occurrence." Objectively speaking, given their current strength, it's already impressive if other teams can withstand one or two moves from Sichuan.