China's men's and women's 3×3 basketball teams stormed into the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals in Singapore on Friday, showcasing resilience and tactical prowess during high-stakes pool matches.
The men's team, featuring Guo Hanyu, Yan Peng, Zhang Dianliang, and Xiang Zhichao from the Chinese mainland's 3×3 Super League, dominated Pool B with a decisive 21-10 win against the Chinese Taipei team. Their second match against India saw a nail-biting 18-17 victory sealed by Guo's last-minute two-pointer, setting up a Saturday showdown with Qatar.
On the women's side, a youthful squad averaging under 23 years old – Hu Duoling, Li Wenxia, Li Yuyan, and Zhou Mengyun – overcame a narrow 18-17 loss to New Zealand by overpowering South Korea 19-12. Their defensive coordination and height advantage proved decisive, earning a quarterfinal clash with Vietnam.
With both teams advancing, basketball enthusiasts and analysts are watching how China's 3×3 strategies could influence regional sporting trends. The tournament continues to highlight Asia's growing influence in global basketball innovation.
