Beijing, February 20, 2024, The Europe Today: The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) has officially revealed the 14-man roster for the initial window of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, showcasing a formidable lineup of talented players.
The selected roster comprises the following players: Zhao Jiwei (Liaoning), Fu Hao (Liaoning), Abudushalamu (Xinjiang), Cheng Shuaipeng (Zhejiang), Yu Jiahao (Zhejiang), Hu Jinqiu (Guangsha), Zhu Junlong (Guangsha), Hu Mingxuan (Guangdong), Du Runwang (Guangdong), Xu Jie (Guangdong), Liao Sanning (Beijing), Yang Hansen (Qingdao), Wang Ruizhe (Qingdao), and Cui Yongxi (Guangzhou).
The announcement comes ahead of the team’s participation in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, a crucial tournament featuring 24 teams divided into six groups of four. The top two teams from each group will secure a direct entry to the Asia Cup main tournament.
The Chinese men’s basketball team is placed in Group C, where they will contend with formidable opponents including Japan, Mongolia, and Guam. The upcoming window will see China hosting Mongolia on Thursday and then facing Japan in an away game three days later.
The unveiling of this skilled and diverse roster underscores China’s commitment to excellence in international basketball. Basketball enthusiasts eagerly await the performances of these players as they strive to secure a spot in the prestigious FIBA Asia Cup and showcase China’s prowess on the regional stage. The nation’s basketball community rallies behind the team, anticipating exciting and competitive matchups in the pursuit of success in the qualifiers.
