In the glorious history of Chinese basketball, the national team has always been the focus of fans. However, the poor record of the Chinese men's basketball team in the last session made people's hearts sink, and the consecutive defeats and repeated defeats in the game seemed to be a heavy punch that shattered the hopes of fans. Macau, Australia, NBA Summer League, these defeats have made the outside world full of doubts about the future of the Chinese men's basketball team. In such a context, the Chinese Basketball Association announced the latest men's basketball training list, which has aroused widespread attention and discussion.
The performance of the Chinese men's basketball team in the last season was dismal. The mediocre record of one win and one loss in the two games against the Macau Black Bears paled in comparison, while we failed to win one of the two games against the Australia men's basketball team. To make matters worse, China lost all seven games in the NBA Summer League, a performance that raised deep concerns about the team's future. In this context, the training list of the Chinese men's basketball team has undoubtedly become the focus of discussion among fans and the media.
The Chinese Basketball Association's training roster has brought many changes, and it is obvious that the number of players on the roster has been reduced from 26 in the previous edition to 20, which not only reflects the team's determination to streamline personnel and improve efficiency, but also makes fans full of expectations for the new lineup.
In this list, we see some familiar names, and the return of Zhao Jiwei, Hu Jinqiu and Zhao Rui, the former main players of the national team, is undoubtedly the biggest highlight. Zhao's failure to make the cut last time sparked widespread discussion, and his status in the domestic basketball arena is unquestionable. As a top defender, Zhao Jiwei's performances in the past games are clearly worthy of his return to the national team. While some voices have questioned his performances in World Cup qualifiers and the Asian Games, that doesn't overshadow his importance at the back.
Hu Jinqiu's return has also sparked heated discussions. As the best No. 4 player in China, Hu Jinqiu's absence has been regrettable. Now, his re-selection is a clear recognition of his past performances and a sign of the importance the team places on the inside. Zhao's return is partly due to his injury problems last season, but he will undoubtedly become an important part of the team when he is healthy.
Xu Xin's selection has become another focus of discussion. As the 226-centimeter center of the Guangdong team, Xu Xin's performance did not cause much amazement in the domestic arena, and his average of 2.5 points per game did not seem to prove his status in the national team. However, this decision of the Chinese Basketball Association obviously has its deep meaning. Xu Xin's selection is not only a recognition of his potential, but also a long-term plan for the future development of the Chinese men's basketball team. Although his performance has not yet been outstanding, if he can grow further through the training camp, he has the potential to become an important force in the team in the future.
The adjustment of the training roster and the replacement of players in the Chinese men's basketball team reflect the team's thoughtful thinking about the future. The return of the veterans has brought stability to the team, while the introduction of new players has breathed new life into the team. However, there is still uncertainty as to whether such a change will lead to a substantial improvement in the upcoming matches. Whether the team can get out of the previous trough and regain the trust and expectation of fans will be a major challenge for the Chinese men's basketball team.