In the recently concluded International Youth Basketball Championship, the Chinese U17 men's basketball team experienced an unprecedented test, and finally lost to the United States team by 84 points, which caused a deep shock and thinking in the domestic basketball circle.
From the start of the game, the U.S. team showed an overwhelming advantage, and quickly established a lead with their excellent physical condition, skillful technical level and tacit teamwork. Although the Chinese team went all out, in the face of a strong opponent, the shortcomings at both ends of the attack and defense were exposed, and the score gap widened sharply, making it difficult to form an effective counterattack.
The all-round strength of the U.S. team in the game was impressive, with several players highlighting the world's top junior basketball team. In contrast, the Chinese team's rough technology, insufficient physical reserves, and lack of experience in the competition exposed in the high-intensity confrontation have become the key factors restricting its performance.
This big defeat undoubtedly sounded the alarm for the Chinese U17 men's basketball team, but it also provided an important opportunity for the improvement of China's basketball youth training system. Industry experts agreed that Chinese basketball should take this opportunity to increase investment in youth training, pay attention to the solid training of basic skills, strengthen the physical fitness training of athletes, and expand international vision, so as to provide more opportunities for young players to participate in high-level competitions, in order to show stronger competitiveness in international competitions in the future.
Yao Ming, chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, said in his speech after the game: "Although the result is deplorable, the growth value behind the failure cannot be ignored. We should learn lessons from this competition, scientifically plan the training system, and lay a solid path for the future of Chinese basketball. ”