It's really unexpected that the Shanghai team, which has been rising and is poised to challenge for the finals, has started scouting for quality small foreign players for next season with 13 rounds of regular season games yet to be played. After defeating Sichuan away, according to insiders, the Shanghai men's basketball team made contact with Sichuan's foreign player Samna during their trip to Sichuan, discussing the possibility of signing next season. If they successfully partner with this season's scoring champion, it's quite possible that the Shanghai team could make it to the finals next season, allowing the current 31-year-old Wang Zhelin to retire with a championship ring. Although the Shanghai team faced a foreign player crisis in the first stage of the 24-25 season, especially with a record of 1 win and 9 losses, which led to the resignation of head coach Liu Peng, the new season's Shanghai team can be said to have one of the best-performing young players. Under the condition of four quarters and seven foreign player uses in the league, most teams rarely allow young players playing time in pursuit of overall results. Most rely on veterans, but due to foreign player and injury issues, young players in the new season have received a lot of playing time and gradually become core rotations in the team, especially in the second stage after coach Lu Wei took office, players like Li Hongquan, Li Tianrong, Liu Zhengqing, Dai Hao, and even Xie Liyongwei and Ma Diancheng can become main rotation players. Although the current Shanghai team's overall…

In the 18th round of the CBA regular season, three major upsets occurred that were as shocking as a sudden storm, leaving many fans stunned and sighing. The defeats of Guangsha, the comeback of Xinjiang, and the upset victory of Sichuan completely shattered the expected situation, causing many people to silently ask themselves, "Which CBA is this?" These matches were like a grand drama, with each act filled with twists and surprises. First, let's talk about the match between Guangsha and Shenzhen, which was so devastating that it made viewers want to cover their eyes. Guangsha seemed to be in good form at the beginning, but soon the situation spiraled out of control, as if they had suddenly fallen into an endless abyss. Shenzhen's performance was simply insane, especially their advantage in rebounds, which could be described as "crushing." Throughout the game, Guangsha only managed to secure 30 rebounds, while Shenzhen grabbed a whopping 52! This huge disparity directly affected Guangsha's offense and defense. Most crucially, Guangsha's offensive end was unable to establish any rhythm, with players seemingly losing direction and being completely suppressed by Shenzhen. The defensive end was also in chaos, with no effective restrictions placed on Shenzhen's offense. Especially in the second and third quarters, Guangsha's defense completely collapsed, allowing Shenzhen to score 34-22 in the second quarter and 28-16 in the third, directly widening the point difference to 24. For a quarter of the game, Guangsha had almost no ability to fight back. The result of this match was catastrophic for Guangsha—not only did they lose…

The Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) has concluded all matches of the 38th round. Let's take a look at the latest changes in the standings and the playoff matchups. Inner Mongolia women's basketball team and Sichuan Far-reaching Beauty still have the strongest strength, finishing first and second with records of 34 wins and 2 losses. Among them, Sichuan lost two games, 84-94 to Inner Mongolia and 70-75 to Zhejiang Chouzhou; Inner Mongolia women's basketball team lost two games, 78-87 to Jiangsu Nangang and 77-82 to Sichuan's revenge. The top four teams also include Dongguan Xintongsheng and Jiangsu Nangang, with Dongguan achieving 30 wins and 6 losses, and Jiangsu Nangang achieving 28 wins and 8 losses. These four teams directly enter the second stage and do not need to play in the qualifying rounds. Zhejiang Chouzhou won Liaoning Shuangxi Dianqi 86-57 in the final round, leveling their record with Jiangsu Nangang, but only finishing fifth and having to play in the qualifying rounds. Their opponent is Liaoning Shuangxi, ranked 12th, whom Zhejiang Chouzhou has already defeated, with both strength and experience on their side, so they are expected to advance beyond the first round. Shanghai Pudong Development Bank women's basketball team and Shanxi women's basketball team both have records of 26 wins and 10 losses, ranking sixth and seventh respectively. They will face off against Shijiazhuang, ranked 11th, and Beijing Shougang, ranked 10th, in the playoffs. Shanghai recently won back-to-back victories against Shijiazhuang (69-60, 100-72), giving them a certain advantage. As long as they don't make mistakes, advancing to the top…

The 31st round of the CBA regular season has concluded with the last two matches, bringing changes to the standings. Here are the main updates: Guangzhou defeated Zhejiang Chouzhou 123-113 at home, avenging their earlier loss and securing a fourth consecutive victory. Meanwhile, Beikong triumphed over Sichuan 119-102, ending their four-game losing streak. Let's start with the match between Guangzhou and Zhejiang Chouzhou. In the first quarter, Guangzhou's outside shooting was on point, sinking seven three-pointers. Cui Yongxi hit two threes, Zhu Mingzhen made three, while Tian Yuheng and Jia Mingru each contributed one, leading Guangzhou to score 33 points. Despite the barrage of threes from Guangzhou, Zhejiang Chouzhou remained undeterred and put up a solid performance, scoring 32 points, with Jones contributing 8 points. In the second quarter, it was Zhejiang Chouzhou's turn to find their outside touch, as Lu Wenbo went 3 for 4 from beyond the arc, and Cheng Shaipeng made two threes. The scores remained close, and with 1.5 seconds left in the half, Chen Yingjun made a long pass to the front court, which Zhejiang Chouzhou failed to intercept, allowing Cui Yongxi to score a buzzer-beating two-pointer, giving Guangzhou a narrow 63-60 lead at halftime. In the third quarter, the scores continued to fluctuate, with Guangzhou edging Zhejiang Chouzhou 29-27 by two points; in the crucial final quarter, Guangzhou maintained their offensive momentum. Cui Yongxi went 4 for 4, scoring 11 points, while Chen Yingjun dished out 5 assists. Zhu Mingzhen responded strongly with two three-pointers against Jones, Kamp provided assists, and Jiao Boqiao finished…

WCBA League A Group Round 24 has completed 4 games and there are 2 games yet to be played, while all 4 games of B Group Round 26 have been finished. The latest standings for both groups (A/B) of the WCBA have been generated. Sichuan's unbeaten streak of 23 consecutive victories has been broken, which aligns with the author's previous prediction that this team had the strongest potential for second place, as seen in the previous article "WCBA Latest Standings, Fujian's First Victory, Sichuan's Championship Unquestioned, Predicting This Team for Second Place." However, can Shanxi reclaim the championship title? In A Group Round 24, the match between Shanxi and Sichuan was the highlight of the round, with Shanxi currently ranked 2nd and Sichuan ranked 1st, making it a battle between two strong teams. At the end of the first quarter, Shanxi led by 2 points, and at halftime, Shanxi still maintained a 2-point lead. By the end of the third quarter, both teams were tied. In the early stages of the final quarter, Sichuan took the lead. However, following Zhang Mingzhu's successful 2-point shot and Kelsey Mitchell's 3-pointer, Shanxi took the lead and continued to maintain it, with Sichuan constantly trying to catch up. Elizabeth Cambage scored a 2-pointer, bringing Sichuan within 4 points, Chen Yujie made both free throws, and Li Meng made a passing error. Ultimately, Shanxi defeated Sichuan 81-75, ending Sichuan's streak of 23 consecutive victories. On the Shanxi side, Kelsey Mitchell scored the highest of the game with 24 points, along with 4 rebounds and 3…

The Paris Olympics have concluded, and preparations are underway for the new Chinese women's basketball team. Which players will stand out and become members of the new national team in 2025? Centers: Li Yueru, born in 1999, is 201 cm tall. She was first selected for the national team in 2017, winning third place in the Asian Cup. In 2018, she was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the WCBA Finals. In 2019, she was selected by the WNBA's Atlanta Dream. She was included in the Paris Olympics roster in 2024 and was China's best-performing player at the Paris Olympics. In 2024, she participated in the Euroleague, scoring 28 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in one game. Technical Features: She can not only provide screens for her teammates but also break through and flexibly follow down to the basket. She has good rebounding skills and developed a three-point shooting ability in 2024, with outstanding post-up play. Han Xu, born in 1999, is 211 cm tall. She was first selected for the WCBA in 2018 and joined the national team, helping China win the Asian Games in 2018. In 2019, she was selected by the WNBA's New York Liberty. She was the CBA scoring and blocking champion from 2020-2021, participated in the 2023 Australian World Cup, and the 2024 Paris Olympics. Technical Features: She has outstanding basketball talent, excellent footwork, strong jumping ability, good rim protection, decent mid-range shooting and three-point ability, strong blocking ability, fast speed, and good athletic ability. Zhang Ziyu, 19 years old, is 226 cm tall.…

It's a pity! This afternoon, the Inner Mongolia Women's Basketball team officially announced their separation from foreign player Sidman. The announcement stated: "Sidman returned to her home country to prepare for the next WNBA season, and this separation was the result of friendly negotiations between the club, Sidman, and her agency." Regardless, it's clear that Sidman will no longer be playing for the Inner Mongolia team. Since the start of this season, Sidman has played in 20 games for the Inner Mongolia Women's Basketball team, averaging 14 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 47.6% and a three-point shooting percentage of 44%. Her performance has been quite good, but now her departure has dealt a heavy blow to the already struggling Inner Mongolia team! This season, the Inner Mongolia Women's Basketball team has only managed a record of 15 wins and 8 losses, placing them fifth in Group A. This is far from their last season's record of 34 wins and 2 losses. It can be said that this season's Inner Mongolia team has been left far behind by the Sichuan Women's Basketball team, who are currently the only team in the league with an undefeated streak of 23 consecutive victories. The recent addition of big foreign player Cambage has only made the Sichuan team even stronger. Over the past four years, the WCBA championship has always been contested between the Inner Mongolia and Sichuan Women's Basketball teams. Now, with Sidman's departure, it's certain that the Inner Mongolia team's strength will be affected. After…

On Saturday, January 18th, the 24th round of the WCBA promises to be thrilling with intense matchups that are sure to spark excitement! Shanxi's Intense Challenge and the "Big Three" on the Court The most anticipated event is the direct confrontation between the top-ranked Sichuan Shudao YuanDa and the second-ranked Shanxi Zhuye Qingjiu. In terms of strength, Shanxi is naturally at a disadvantage, but note that Shanxi has a strong impact this year. Although veterans Zhao Zhifang and Wu Tongtong have left, there are young players like Song Kexin, Zhai RuoYun, Huo Juntong, Chen Yujie... These university graduates are agile and adept at charging into battle, bringing a youthful vigor to their game. Although Sichuan is powerful, they are not invincible. They almost lost to Shanghai last time, so they cannot afford to be careless against Shanxi. They will likely field their "big three" and Cambage in full force. The match will undoubtedly be fierce, and Shanxi will not give up strategically. After all, these student soldiers do not need rest, and they will go all out, charging and fighting fiercely. What will the scene look like? It's exciting to imagine. Shanxi does not have to pursue victory; they just need to push Sichuan to exert their full strength, preventing the "big three" from clocking out early, which would be considered a success. Two Coaches Engaging in an On-Court Battle - Who Has Witnessed Such a Scene?‌ Huang SiJing's Dongguan Xintongsheng faces off against Chen XiaoJia's Jiangsu Nangang, a match where both teams are evenly matched and could produce some…

On January 17th, Beijing time, all matches of the 31st round of the CBA regular season have concluded. Let's take a look at the latest standings changes! CBA Latest Standings Guangsha stands alone, recently completing an 8-game winning streak, improving their record to 27 wins and 4 losses for a total of 58 points. They have already secured a playoff spot ahead of the rest of the league by at least 5 points. Between second and eighth place, there is only a difference of 2 points. Shanxi, with 23 wins and 7 losses, has accumulated 53 points and is temporarily ranked second. Shandong, with 22 wins and 9 losses, also has 53 points and is temporarily ranked third. Both Shanxi and Shandong have made significant progress this season and are considered dark horse teams. Liaoning Ends Shanghai's Winning Streak Qingdao and Liaoning have the same record of 21 wins and 10 losses, accumulating 52 points. Liaoning is the defending champion but has been plagued by injuries. Currently, only Fergie and Wells are considered qualified foreign players, resulting in relatively volatile results. Fortunately, they defeated Shanghai in this round, ending the latter's 16-game winning streak. Zhejiang Chouzhou, Xinjiang, and Guangdong all have 51 points, among which Zhejiang Chouzhou and Guangdong have records of 20 wins and 11 losses. Zhejiang Chouzhou has encountered injury problems, leading to a decline in performance due to incomplete personnel. Guangdong's 7-Game Winning Streak Guangdong last night reversed Guangzhou with a score of 85-77 to achieve a 7-game winning streak, which is currently the second-longest winning streak…

On January 16th, the 31st round of the CBA regular season concluded with several key matches that brought the round to a climax. Guangdong completed an astonishing comeback from a 19-point deficit, defeating Guangzhou 85-77 and securing their seventh consecutive victory. Meanwhile, the bottom-ranked Fujian team also had a breakout performance, defeating Sichuan 121-117 at home and handing their opponents a bitter loss. With the results of the matches now out, the standings are in a state of chaos, with only three points separating the teams ranked second to ninth, making the competition extremely fierce. In the match between Fujian and Sichuan, Fujian displayed a rare fighting spirit, maintaining their determination even when the game started off poorly for them. In the first half, Fujian's offense was cold, with a team shooting percentage of only 30%, relying on free throws from fouls to catch up on points. On the other hand, Sichuan saw Samuels and Hunter combine for a full offensive display, along with outstanding performances from local players like Li Weihao and Hu Junlin, helping Sichuan end the first half leading 66-58. In the third quarter, the game gradually intensified. The core foreign players from both sides engaged in a shootout, with the score tied several times before ending the quarter at 89-all. At a critical moment, Fujian's Zeng Lingxuan and Sun Yansong stepped up, launching a small scoring spree to secure the victory. Despite Samuels' best efforts, scoring an impressive 51 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists, he was unable to lead his team to a comeback. Ultimately,…