In the final of the U18 Women's Basketball Asian Cup, although the Chinese women's basketball team lost to Australia in the end, the biggest discovery of this tournament is undoubtedly the 17-year-old Zhang Ziyu, a young player who has attracted the attention of the world.
So, Zhang Ziyu, the rising star of Chinese basketball, and Cambage, a world-class center who has already left his mark on the professional game, at the same age, who is more powerful? By comparing the data at the age of 17, we may be able to get a glimpse of Zhang Ziyu's growth trajectory and future potential.
Let's start by recapping Cambage's early years in basketball. Born in 1991, she entered the WNBL league as early as 2007, when she was not yet 17 years old, and began to play in the Australian Women's Basketball League. In her WNBL debut, Cambage impressed with her efficient scoring and rebounding performances, despite her limited playing time. That season, she averaged 3.7 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, and her blocking ability was also beginning to show.
In 2008, Cambage continued to hone her skills at the Australian Institute of Sport, averaging modest averages but improving her basketball skills and awareness of the game. From these early numbers, we can see a Cambage who has worked hard to keep moving forward in basketball, and her story has inspired countless young players.
Turn to Zhang Ziyu, the hopeful star of Chinese basketball. Although he has yet to step into the professional arena, Zhang Ziyu has already shown his dominance in the national youth team and the Asian Cup. He's over 2.20m tall, which makes it easy for him to score under the basket, while his defensive intimidation should not be underestimated.
In the Asian Youth Championship, Zhang Ziyu's statistics are eye-catching, and the number of points and rebounds is at the top, which has become a key factor for the team to win. Zhang Ziyu's basketball skills and game wisdom are constantly improving, and Zhang Ziyu's basketball road is moving in a bright direction.
When comparing the stats of Zhang Ziyu and Cambage, we can see that both players have performed well at the age of 17. Although Cambage's stats aren't particularly impressive, her shooting percentage and on-court efficiency show her basketball talent.
In contrast, Zhang Ziyu's dominance in the Asian Youth Championship was even more impressive, with her height advantage making her a fish in water under the basket, and her defensive intimidation was equally impressive.
In terms of physical talent, Cambage's technique, strength and touch were already evident in his debut, while Zhang Ziyu stood out for his extraordinary height and potential. However, Zhang Ziyu may need to further improve her physical coordination and strength, which is also an important direction for her future development.
Zhang Ziyu's basketball future is limitless. Achieving Cambage-style success requires working on two key areas: strengthening and coordination, maintaining weight while improving flexibility and flexibility; The second is to strengthen the core strength of the exercise to improve stability and endurance in high-intensity competitions. As long as he persists in his efforts, Zhang Ziyu has every chance to become the next superstar of Chinese basketball.