Meet Zhang Ziyu: The 7’5 Teen Basketball Phenom Stuns in Team China Debut
7'5" Zhang Ziyu Dominates Debut! China's teenage basketball phenom barely broke a sweat.
JUNE 26, 2024
A new star burst onto the basketball scene, and she is not easy to overlook.
At 7 feet 5 inches tall, 17-year-old Zhang Ziyu has shaken the court. She made her debut play for Team China and left fans and experts in a daze—her stature and ability shining through with every play.
However, this came to life when Zhang debuted for Team China.
Many were anticipating this performance, which did not disappoint. She scored an impressive 19 points in only 13 minutes versus Indonesia in the Under-18 FIBA Asia Cup, shooting an impeccable 9-of-9 from the field.