Eighteen-year-old basketball phenom Zhang Ziyu will make her senior international debut as China unveils its roster for the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Shenzhen. Standing at 2.26 meters (7'4"), Zhang dominated last year's U18 tournament with 35 points and 12.8 rebounds per game, earning MVP honors while leading China to the final.
The towering center joins 2023 Asia Cup MVP Han Xu in a formidable frontcourt lineup. Other roster members include seasoned players Wang Siyu, Yang Shuyu, and Huang Sijing as China seeks to defend its title against Group A opponents South Korea, New Zealand, and Indonesia.
Host city Shenzhen in Guangdong Province will welcome teams from across Asia for the July 13-20 tournament. China's opening match against Indonesia on Sunday could showcase Zhang's unique combination of height and agility – a potential game-changer in international women's basketball.
