On February 21, Beijing time, the first window of the men's basketball Asian Cup qualifiers is about to kick off, and the Chinese men's basketball team recently released a list of 14 players to participate in this competition.
In the upcoming games, the Chinese men's basketball team will usher in two important matchups. The first is to face Mongolia at home to Xi'an on February 22, followed by a trip to Tokyo on February 25 to take on Japan away.
FIBA believes that the Chinese men's basketball team not only includes experienced players such as Zhao Jiwei, Abdul Salamu, Hu Jinqiu and Hu Mingxuan, but also introduces some young faces, such as Cui Yongxi and Yu Jiahao. In particular, 18-year-old rising star Yang Hansen has attracted the spotlight.
However, some outstanding players such as Zhou Qi, Zhao Rui and Zhang Zhenlin were not selected. China coach Djordjevic explained that this is mainly due to injuries and other reasons.
Djordjevic made it clear that the goal is clear. He believes that the current squad is more than capable of achieving the milestones. In an interview, he said: "We not only have to win the game, but also lay the foundation for the future. Qualifying for the men's Asian Cup is our goal, but it is also vital to give young players the opportunity to gain international experience. ”
Djordjevic believes that the Japanese men's basketball team is an opponent to be taken seriously. Not only did they gain valuable experience at the Men's Basketball World Cup last year, but they also qualified for the Olympic Games. Opponents such as Mongolia and ** should also not be underestimated.
There are a total of 24 teams in this men's Asian Cup qualifiers, divided into 6 groups of 4 teams each. Each team will play home and away against the other three teams in the group, and the matches will be played in three windows, with each team playing two games in each window.
All in all, the Chinese men's basketball team must not only work hard for the current victory, but also focus on the future development. What are your thoughts on the performance of the Chinese men's basketball team? Welcome to leave a message to interact!