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Stunning the audience: Zhang Ziyu's extraordinary performance
In the final of the 2024 FIBAU18 Women's Basketball Asian Cup, the Chinese U18 women's basketball team lost to the Australian team 79-96 and was the runner-up. However, the most eye-catching thing on the field was Zhang Ziyu's performance. The young player averaged 35 points and 12.8 rebounds per game in this tournament, totaling 175 points and 64 rebounds, and can be called a superstar under the basket. In the finals, she even grabbed 42 points and 14 rebounds, although she failed to save the defeat, her personal ability and fighting spirit were impressive.
Defeat in the final: Why the defeat to Australia?
The Chinese team has won 16 championships in the past 22 U18 Women's Asian Basketball Cups, which can be called a dominant team. However, this time against the extremely physical Australian team, the Chinese team lost in the final again. Analyzing the game, the Chinese team's defense and rebounding were obviously inferior to the opponent, although Zhang Ziyu performed well on the inside, only one person in the team scored in double figures, and the support of other players was obviously insufficient, which led to the final defeat.
Best lineup: Zhang Ziyu and Xu Peilin's twin stars shine
Although the Chinese team failed to win the championship, Zhang Ziyu's outstanding performance won her the MVP honor of the U18 Women's Basketball Asian Cup and was selected to the best team. At the same time, teammate Xu Peilin also entered the best team with excellent performance. This is not only a recognition of their individual ability, but also an affirmation of the overall strength of the Chinese women's basketball team. The outstanding performance of the two players has added hope for the rise of the Chinese women's basketball team in the future.
Looking back on history: the glory and challenges of the Chinese women's basketball team
China's U18 women's basketball team has always been the dominant player in Asia, winning 16 championships in the past 22 tournaments and finishing runner-up five times. However, in recent years, with the addition of the Australian team, the supremacy of the Chinese team has been attacked. Last year, the Chinese team lost to Australia 55-81 in the final, and this year they lost to their opponents again in the final, showing that they still need to improve their overall strength and teamwork when facing strong opponents.
Looking to the future: the road to the 2025 Women's Basketball Under-19 Women's World Cup
Although they failed to win the championship in this competition, the Chinese U18 women's basketball team successfully qualified for the 2025 U19 Women's Basketball World Cup. This young team, under the leadership of core players such as Zhang Ziyu, is expected to show its strength on a bigger stage in the future. Zhang Ziyu has another year to grow, and her progress will have a direct impact on the team's overall performance. The cooperation and support of Xu Peilin and other teammates will also be a key factor in the team's future success.
Controversy and expectations: What is the future of the Chinese women's basketball team?
Although the Chinese U18 women's basketball team has shown strong strength, does losing to Australia in the finals for two consecutive years mean that the Chinese women's basketball team has strategic and tactical deficiencies in the face of strong opponents? This sparked widespread discussion and controversy. Some experts believe that the Chinese team needs to further strengthen its technical, tactical and physical training to cope with more fierce international competition. Others are confident in the future of the team, believing that the growth and run-in of young players will bring about a qualitative leap. In any case, the future of the Chinese women's basketball team is full of challenges and opportunities, which deserve our continued attention and expectations.