With the arrival of February 18, Beijing time, the training camp of the Chinese men's basketball team in Qingdao has entered a critical period. In this training camp, a total of 16 players from the team participated, and 12 of them will be selected to represent China in the upcoming Asian preliminaries. China's opponents are Mongolia and Japan, and these two games are not only a test of the team's tactics, but also an important test of the players' individual ability and teamwork.
In this training camp, the Chinese men's basketball team has a large number of forward players, but there are only 5 guards and 3 interior players, including Hu Jinqiu, a player with outstanding skills. This setup makes for fierce competition for positions up front, with every player eager to stand out and represent their country. However, as the rules limit the entry of 12 players, this means that the coaching staff will need to eliminate four players before the final roster is announced.
The coaching staff of the Chinese men's basketball team was particularly cautious in the selection process. They plan to examine the actual performance of the players through the warm-up game with the Qingdao men's basketball team, which will be used as an important basis for selection. Although the exact list of departing players has not yet been announced, it is expected that at least three players from the forward line will depart, and possibly all of them will be forwards, reflecting the current overload of talent in some positions.
Despite the stiff internal competition the team faced, there were several players who were consistent and almost confirmed their qualification, including Yang Hansen, Hu Jinqiu, Zhao Jiwei, Hu Mingxuan, Abdul Salamu, Zhu Junlong and others. The steady performance of these players has brought confidence to the coaching staff, and it also indicates that the Chinese men's basketball team will enter the Asian preliminaries with a young and energetic team.
The two opponents faced by the Chinese men's basketball team this time, the Mongolian team and the Japanese team, have their own characteristics. The match against Mongolia will be a great opportunity to run in, while the match against Japan will be a real test of the team's overall strength. The Chinese team will be hoping to show their best form in these two games, not only to win, but also to lay a solid foundation for the 2024 international season.
In general, this training camp and the next Asian preliminaries are an important challenge and opportunity for the Chinese men's basketball team. Through careful preparation and fierce internal competition, the Chinese men's basketball team hopes to forge a stronger and more cohesive team to show the world the strength and charm of Chinese basketball.