With the CBA league entering its 28th round, fans once again focus on the potential and performance of the Chinese men's basketball team. Although the Chinese men's basketball team has not performed as expected in recent years, especially missing out on two consecutive Olympics, there are still some indispensable core players emerging in the domestic league. With the Asian Cup approaching, the state and performance of these players are particularly critical. Through the analysis of the latest round of games, we can clearly see that the performances of the following four players are enough to support the future battles of the Chinese men's basketball team. Xu Jie: The "Little Foreign Aid" on the Field In the game between Guangdong and Tianjin, Xu Jie's performance was comprehensive. Although his height of 1.79 meters is not advantageous, his guard skills and field dominance are still very outstanding. In this round of the game, he contributed 16 points and 12 assists, helping Guangdong narrowly defeat Tianjin with a score of 120-111. It is worth mentioning that Xu Jie's plus-minus value is +9, which is of great importance in the team. In the absence of Hu Mingxuan due to injury, Xu Jie took on more offensive and organizational tasks, showing a level close to that of a "little foreign aid." This season, Xu Jie averages 15.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 7.9 assists, ranking second in assists, which clearly proves his strength, and his position in the national team is gradually stabilizing. Hu Jinqiu: The Absolute Pillar of Guangsha's Frontcourt As the core frontcourt player…

The full game has ended, with the score fixed at 89-103. Qingdao team lost the game to Guangsha team by a margin of 14 points in an away game. Let's delve into it. Firstly, on the Qingdao side, whenever there is a game involving them, there is always one focal point: Yang Hanshen. As a potential new star for the Chinese men's basketball team, he can be said to be the hope for nearly the next decade. What he grows into will directly determine the level that the Chinese men's basketball team can reach. Such a player is hard not to attract attention and discussion. However, the CBA stage is too small, and the focus and discussion points here are limited. A player like him should go to a league with a higher level and more attention. As for which one, I believe everyone has their own ideas. However, for some unknown reason, he gave up this opportunity this summer and resolutely continued to stay with the Qingdao team. It's not hard to imagine that there must have been "efforts" from the Qingdao team management. Of course, it's understandable; it's not easy to cultivate such a "box office guarantee," and letting him go like this would be unwilling. Thinking back to the days of Yao Ming, Wang Zhizhi, etc., they were almost in the same situation. It can only be said that many years have passed, but many things still haven't changed. However, what's different is that Yao Ming back then was constantly using various ways to rebel in order…

On January 5th, the CBA regular season continues with a total of 5 matches taking place simultaneously. These include matchups between Shanxi and Xinjiang, Guangzhou and Qingdao, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, as well as Sichuan and Fujian. While only one match can be considered a focal point, the other games are equally intriguing, and we will provide a brief pre-game analysis. The game between Shanxi and Xinjiang is undoubtedly the main event. Both teams have long been ranked in the top four, boasting impressive fighting capabilities. However, they have recently encountered some setbacks; for instance, Xinjiang lost to Shandong, resulting in their strong home court being conquered by the opponent. This defeat also led to Zhao Rui receiving a five-game suspension, which came at a significant cost. Shanxi recently suffered a loss against Qingdao, which had previously given them an opportunity to challenge Guangsha for the top spot. However, they now find themselves tied with Xinjiang at 19 wins and 6 losses. The outcome of this match could essentially secure the second position, and competition between teams at the same level is always fierce. Currently, Shanxi seems to have the upper hand, not only due to playing at home but also because they have a more complete lineup with a larger pool of available players. Their frontline features Liu Chuanxing and Ge Zhaobao taking turns to deal with Li Yanzhe, while their group of guards is even more abundant, with players like Zhang Ning, Yuan Shuai, and Jia Mingru capable of both shooting and driving to the basket. Xinjiang's disadvantage lies…

Zhang Ning's Struggle in CBA: A Negative Example and Targeted by Referees On January 3rd, Beijing time, after being criticized by the CBA referees in a meeting, Zhang Ning seemed to have lost his defensive edge. He committed four fouls throughout the game, with none in the first 45 minutes and all four in the last three minutes, leaving him unable to stop any opponent. This match was of great concern as Shanxi, a strong contender for the championship this season, faced a formidable Qingdao team. More importantly, Zhang Ning, the core player and tough guy of Shanxi, had just been officially named and criticized by the CBA referees during their meeting. The referees specifically pointed out Zhang Ning's situation, stating that some of his actions were too aggressive, appearing energetic but actually quite dirty, easily harming opponents. Therefore, they criticized him for having too many minor actions. Zhang Ning has become a negative example and typical case in the CBA, with referees expected to scrutinize his actions more closely, keeping a tight watch on him, and the camera always focused on him. After learning about this, Zhang Ning responded with bravado, saying that being under close attention is a good thing as it allows them to find ways to win games and earn respect, as well as to improve his own defense continuously. However, despite his words, it was evident in the game that Zhang Ning was no longer daring to make moves defensively, leading to him being unable to stop his opponents directly. Previously, he played with great…

Shenzhen quickly adjusted from a slow start and two foreign players stepped up to stabilize the rhythm. Johnson scored 11 points with inside and outside shots, while Wang Haoran seized the opportunity for three-pointers, improving the situation with multiple scoring points. Zhejiang was affected by fouls, with a decrease in defensive intensity on the perimeter. Fortunately, their offense remained stable with smooth cooperation, taking the lead at the end of the first quarter with a score of 32-30. In the second quarter, Zhejiang maintained good offensive continuity, with York scoring 12 points in the quarter. The only area needing improvement was controlling turnovers. Shenzhen had many opportunities but needed to improve their execution, especially He Xining, who was cold with his shooting, scoring only four points out of 11 attempts. However, other teammates performed well, preventing the score from being widened too much, ending the half trailing by seven points at 53-60. In the third quarter, Shenzhen's perimeter showed no signs of improvement, and their interior was further restricted, causing the team to gradually lose momentum and their scoring efficiency to drop. Despite Zhejiang's lack of organization during this period, they were once chased down to within one possession. However, York's superb individual ability turned the tide, with consecutive outside shots sparking a mini-scoring spree that instantly widened the gap to double digits, leading 84-70 after three quarters. In the final quarter, Zhejiang immediately called a timeout after losing six points. York stood out again to quell the opponent's momentum. Shenzhen showed great resilience, with He Xining and Thompson finishing…