In his third year of high school in the United States, Xun Sifeng has experienced a rise to prominence, becoming one of the key players for Sandy Creek Friends School. Recently, he has delivered impressive performances, including a game on January 22nd, Beijing time, where Sandy Creek Friends School made a comeback victory against Indian Creek High School with a score of 62-60. Xun Sifeng played for 26 minutes, scoring 21 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and blocking 2 shots, with an 8-for-14 shooting record and 5-for-6 from the free-throw line.
Standing at 2.08 meters tall, Xun Sifeng primarily plays as a forward, capable of playing both power forward and small forward positions. In the previous two seasons, he played for Hushak High School in New York State, but this season he transferred to Sandy Creek Friends School, where he has seen significant improvements in playing time and personal performance.
Xun Sifeng has received offers from five universities: Long Island University, University of Maryland, Samford University, University of Central Florida, and Wichita State University. He has not yet decided which university to join. This season, Xun Sifeng's performance has clearly improved to a higher level, suggesting that more universities may extend offers to him in the coming year. Therefore, Xun Sifeng is not in a hurry to commit to any university immediately.
Xun Sifeng comes from a basketball family; his twin brother, Xun Sinan, is also a rising star in basketball, standing at 2.13 meters tall and primarily playing as a center. Xun Sinan's prospects are even higher, having been ranked as a four-star American high school player by ESPN in April 2024 and placed 42nd in the nation.
Both Xun Sifeng and Xun Sinan participated in the 2024 U18 Men's Basketball Asian Cup, helping the Chinese U18 men's basketball team secure third place. Xun Sifeng performed commendably in several matches, becoming an important rotational player for the Chinese U18 men's basketball team.
In January, Xun Sifeng competed in numerous games. On January 13th, he scored 14 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, had 2 assists, 1 steal, and 5 blocks in a 53-45 victory over Friendship College, earning him the title of MVP for the match.
On January 16th, Xun Sifeng scored 11 points and grabbed 2 rebounds in a game against St. Mary Good Counsel High School. On January 17th, he scored 13 points, grabbed 1 rebound, and had 3 blocks in a game against St. Mary Ryken High School.
In the recent game against Indian Creek High School, Xun Sifeng's team trailed by more than 10 points, but they managed to turn the tide in the second half with a 41-30 run, ultimately winning by a narrow margin of 2 points. Xun Sifeng was instrumental in the team's comeback victory. His progress is evident, with improvements in his ball-handling offensive skills, shooting abilities, and a more comprehensive range of offensive techniques.
The Chinese men's basketball team is currently experiencing a low point, but fortunately, a group of young players, represented by Xun Sifeng and Xun Sinan, are continuously improving and upgrading their skills. Xun Sifeng is expected to further his education in the NCAA before making a push for the NBA. In 2025, Xun Sifeng and Xun Sinan are anticipated to represent the Chinese U19 men's basketball team together at the U19 Men's Basketball World Cup. We look forward to their continued transformation and success!