When Zhang Ziyu exploded 44 points and 14 rebounds in the U18 Asian Cup and became the focus of the whole court, the Chinese women's basketball team defeated Japan with a score of 97-81, which was not only a victory in one game, but also the best proof of Zhang Ziyu's basketball talent. The young basketball player, who is 2.28 meters tall, not only showed amazing dominance on the court, but also set off a new storm in the basketball world.
Zhang Ziyu's basketball path can be described as star-studded. Born into a basketball family, she has shown a love and talent for basketball since she was a child. In Jinan Wenhua East Road Primary School, Zhang Ziyu is already a well-known basketball player. Her parents are both professional basketball players, her father is 2.13 meters tall, and her mother is former women's basketball player Yu Ying. In such a family atmosphere, Zhang Ziyu's basketball path is naturally different.
In Tsinghua High School, Zhang Ziyu's basketball career soared. Her height and basketball skills make her stand out from her peers. In 2019, Zhang Ziyu participated in the physical test of the Northeast Tigers basketball training camp and reached a barefoot height of 2.17 meters. And in 2022, her height has come to 2.26 meters, which is rare in the women's basketball world.
The preparation of the Chinese women's basketball team for the U18 game is also carefully planned. The coaching team has developed a detailed training plan based on the characteristics of each player, and strives to perform at their best in the game. Zhang Ziyu, as the core of the team, has naturally received more attention and training. Every training session, every shot, is carefully analyzed by the coaching team in order to get the most out of the game.
On the day of the game, the atmosphere in the stadium was tense and enthusiastic. The cheers and cheers of the audience came and went, cheering for every attack and defense of the Chinese team. The players of the Chinese team are also full of confidence, they know that this is not only a game, but also an opportunity to show the strength of the Chinese women's basketball team to the world.
After the start of the game, the Chinese team and the Japanese team launched a fierce confrontation. Zhang Ziyu showed a strong scoring ability in the first half, and her every shot made her opponent unguardable. And Xu Fengwei was not to be outdone, his 5 points and 4 rebounds also contributed to the victory of the Chinese team.
In the second half, Zhang Ziyu's performance reached its peak. She continued to impact under the basket and teamed up with Xu Fengwei to play a wave of 18-6 scoring. Zhang Ziyu's outstanding performance made the Japanese team difficult to resist, as if she had become a big killer on the field. Every time she scores, the audience goes crazy.
It wasn't all smooth sailing. The Japanese team launched a fierce counterattack in the final quarter, and at one point chased the score to single digits. But the Chinese team did not panic, they continued to attack in an orderly manner, and Zhang Ziyu scored consecutive points at critical moments to help the Chinese team stabilize the situation.
China won 97-81 against Japan to achieve this crucial victory. Zhang Ziyu's 44 points and 14 rebounds became the best of the game, and her outstanding performance not only helped the Chinese team lock up the first place in the group, but also made her name a sensation in the basketball world.
Zhang Ziyu's future is bright. Her performances have already proven her quality and potential, and her basketball journey has only just begun. We have reason to believe that this young basketball player will continue to shine on the basketball court in the future and win more honors for the Chinese women's basketball team.
This game is not only a victory, but also a proof of the strength of the Chinese women's basketball team. Zhang Ziyu and her teammates used their performance to show the world that the Chinese women's basketball team has unlimited possibilities. And Zhang Ziyu, the young basketball genius, will be the best representative of this possibility.