In the just-concluded U17 men's basketball qualifying match, on July 6, Beijing time, the Chinese men's basketball team defeated the Philippine men's basketball team 85-66 and won the second victory of this World Cup. This game not only made the Chinese team raise their eyebrows again, but also made a young player Li Yuezhou stand out, who became the focus of attention with his amazing performance of 24 points and 12 rebounds.
As soon as the game began, the Chinese team sent a starting combination of Li Yuezhou and Zhang Boyuan. Li Yuezhou showed amazing attack power as soon as he came on the court, first causing the opponent to commit a three-point foul, hitting three free throws steadily, and then hitting two three-pointers in a row, leading the Chinese team to quickly take a 20-point lead. Such a swift start caught the Philippines off guard, with their No.5 standing at just 1.93m tall and helpless against China's efficient perimeter attack. Soon, the margin was stretched to 30 points, and the suspense of the game was almost ended in the first quarter.
Li Yuezhou was undoubtedly the biggest highlight of the game, not only did he show courage and confidence on the court, but also showed a very high three-point shooting rate. Throughout the game, he shot 6-of-10 from three-point range, making him the team's most consistent shooter. The 17-year-old shooting guard, who is 1.85 meters tall, has become an important scorer for the Chinese team with his excellent shooting skills and the spirit of daring to fight. In the previous game, Li Yuezhou also performed well, scoring 19 points in the last game, including three three-pointers, and five three-pointers against the United States. So far, he has hit 17 three-pointers in this World Cup, becoming a big surprise for the U17 Chinese men's basketball team.
Li Yuezhou's rise is not accidental, his upbringing is full of hard work and sweat. Growing up on the basketball court, he has always aimed to become a professional footballer. On weekdays, he is always the first to arrive at the training ground and the last to leave. Countless shooting exercises and countless running drills have made him able to play with ease on the court, especially when it comes to critical moments, he can always keep calm and put the ball into the basket steadily.
Li Yuezhou's coach once commented on him: "Li Yuezhou is a natural shooter, and his training attitude and game spirit are very good. Not only does he have excellent shooting skills, but he also has the mentality to take responsibility. Such an evaluation is not only an affirmation of his skills, but also a recognition of his spiritual quality.
In the current overseas warm-up game of the Chinese men's basketball team, the team suffered two consecutive defeats, especially against Australia, with a 58-point defeat and a three-point shooting rate of less than 30%. This series of failures makes people nostalgic for the three-pointers of the past, such as Wang Shipeng, Chen Jianghua and Hu Weidong, whose accurate projection was once an important weapon of the Chinese men's basketball team. And now, the rise of Li Yuezhou has undoubtedly added new hope to the future Chinese men's basketball team. As a young man, he has shown maturity and consistency beyond his years, becoming the team's new three-point weapon.
In addition to Li Yuezhou, there are several other rising stars in the Chinese team to keep an eye on. Zhang Boyuan and Xun Sinan's performances in the game were also remarkable. Zhang Boyuan's strong defense and consistent scoring on the inside have contributed to the team, while Xun Sinan has created frequent threats on the court with excellent speed and agility. These young players are only around 17 years old and their future is full of possibilities, and if they continue to train hard, they will be able to compete at a higher level in the future.
With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, it will be crucial for this group of young players to adjust and grow. Li Yuezhou not only hopes to continue to win glory for the Chinese team in the U17 World Cup, but also hopes to become the mainstay of the national team in the future and achieve better results for the Chinese men's basketball team in the international arena. The head coach of the national team said of Li Yuezhou: "He is a player with great potential, and we will pay close attention to his development in the coming years and believe that he can make an important contribution to the national team." ”
Such words undoubtedly gave Li Yuezhou great confidence and motivation. He still has a long way to go as a young player, but one thing is for sure that he will be solid and powerful with every step he makes.
Li Yuezhou's basketball career is just getting started, but he has already shown great potential and talent at the U17 World Cup. Every shot and rebound he makes is lighting up the light of hope for the future of the Chinese men's basketball team. In this game, he was not only the team's leading scorer, but also the spiritual leader of the team. His story tells us that as long as we work hard, the future will definitely belong to those who dare to pursue their dreams.
In the future of basketball, we look forward to seeing more young players like Li Yuezhou, who will write a new chapter in Chinese basketball with passion and sweat. Let's cheer for Li Yuezhou and the Chinese men's basketball team, and look forward to their more brilliant results in the future games!