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Li Yueru: "Even when I don’t feel great on offense, they still trust me and keep me on the court to help in other ways. I really appreciate that, and I promise I’ll keep getting better."
Li Yueru made a strong impact in her return to Seattle. She scored 8 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help the Dallas Wings win a blowout over the Storm. Yueru on her time in Dallas so far: “They believe in me.” Read more: dallashoopsjournal.com/p/li-yueru-ret…
🏀 China edged Poland 71-67 in OT to book a spot in the women‘’s basketball final at the Rhine-Ruhr World University Games! 🇨🇳🔥 ✨ Tian Yuanyuan scored all 7 of her points in OT, while Chen Yujie led with 24 pts. 🗓️ Final: China 🇨🇳 vs USA 🇺🇸 (Friday) #FISU2025 @CWHoopShow
Li Yueru is making a strong MIP case. Last 4 games: 25 MIN | 13 PTS | 8.3 REB | 1.3 BLK | 61.1% FG | 53.3% 3PT With Dallas rebuilding, the team backing her, and her growth mindset, she’s got a real shot. #WNBA
DUBS IN THE CHAT 🙂↔️
🏀🇨🇳#AsiaCupWomen medal ceremony tears💧 🥉First bronze since 2017 ('19🥈/'21🥈/'23🥇) ➠Transition: Yang Liwei (5th Asia Cup) - lightning leadership 18 y/o Zhang Ziyu - 15.6 PPG breakout ➠SF agony: 🇯🇵's 16 threes ended title defense 🌄Bronze = step toward summit #Basketball
🏀#AsiaCupWomen 🇨🇳China win 🥉after 101-66 win over 🇰🇷. 5️⃣ double-digit scorers Wang Siyu 19 PTS|7 REB|7 AST Zhang Ziyu 18 PTS|7 REB Han Xu 16 PTS|Luo Xinyu 15|Yang Liwei 14 ✅#FIBAWWC Qualifiers spot & extends legacy: 🏆12x Asia Cup champs 🥉25x medalists #Basketball
Kokoro Tanaka: “I’d love the chance to play in the WCBA.” There are 24 teams this upcoming season. One of them needs to sign her—ASAP.
Congrats to Han Xu on making the All-Star Five! Now free to chase your overseas dreams in Europe, or even make a WNBA return. You’re still elite—just need the right opportunity to grow at the highest level. Excited for what’s next, Hanny!

Congrats to the Opals for making history🎉
THE OPALS ARE YOUR FIBA WOMEN’S ASIA CUP 2025 CHAMPS 🔥🏆 Australia wins it all for the first time in #AsiaCupWomen history 🎉
Guards don’t dominate the boards at FIBA events. Ran Kejia is the exception. WNBA teams and NCAA programs—take notice.
5’10 Kejia Ran is absolutely COOKING at FIBA U19 World Cup🔥: - 19.1 PPG (3rd in tourney) - 11.3 RPG (1st overall—as a GUARD!) - 3.1 APG - 5 double-doubles - FIBA Top Performer NCAA/WNBA eligible in 2026👀 #FIBAU19 @CWHoopShow
🏀🇯🇵Japan stunned defending champ China🇨🇳 90-81 to reach #AsianCupWomen final. 📊Yang Shuyu 19 PTS, Han Xu 18 PTS Zhang Ziyu 17 PTS|9 REB 🔥JAPAN'S KEY: 16/34 from 3PT (China: 6/23) Kokoro Tanaka 27 PTS (21 in Q1)|10/16 FG, 5/9 3PT 🥉BRONZE MATCH: 🇨🇳vs🇰🇷 #Basketball
Can’t wait to see you again, Hanny 🫶
Han Xu broke down in tears post-game when asked why she hasn’t played overseas the past two years: - Skipped last season to prepare for Paris - Stayed in China earlier this year to rehab a back injury “I’ll do my best to find opportunities to play overseas again”
Congrats to Japan on their 90–81 win over China. Their elite shooting and smart defensive scheme against the twin towers stood out. Zhang Ziyu faced the toughest test of her young career but still delivered: 19 MIN | 17 PTS | 9 REB | 7/14 FG | +6 (team-high) #fibaasiacup
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Zhang Ziyu is the X-factor for China against Japan. Not just for her effortless scoring, but the psychological edge her presence brings. Japan looked hesitant during the run. Tight battle so far at halftime.
An 8-point run from 7’3 teenage sensation Zhang Ziyu puts China ahead of Japan, 51-49, at HT! #AsiaCupWomen