20+10! Xun Sinan's season debut! Projected as an NBA first-round caliber interior player

Nowadays, the Chinese men's basketball team truly considers the players' well-being, unlike before when results were prioritized at all costs. Despite losing the first World Cup qualifier game,in the next match, Zhao Rui still risked playing despite his leg injury.

Thus, the Chinese men's basketball team faced South Korea again with the same 12 players as before:

Guards Hu Mingxuan, Cheng Shuaipeng, Gao Shiyan, Wang Lanqin, and Liao Sanning;

Forwards Zhang Zhenlin, Zeng Fanbo, Raymond, and Zhu Junlong;

And big men Zhou Qi, Hu Jinqiu, and Li Xiangbo.

Originally, Yu Jiahao, who is currently playing in Spain's second division, also planned to participate in the World Cup qualifiers, but the Chinese team decided to let him rest due to the fatigue from traveling back and forth.

In this year's Asia Cup, Zhao Rui averaged 13.5 points, 4.5 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game, while Yu Jiahao contributed 7.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, helping China secure the runner-up position.

In the first game, China lost to South Korea 76-80. The opponents shot 14 out of 31 from three-point range, a high accuracy of about 45%. Their star player Lee Hyun-jung alone made nine three-pointers, scoring 33 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. Therefore, whether China can limit South Korea's three-point shooting in the next game is crucial to the outcome.

Next, let's talk about Xun Sinan, who is expected to become the next NBA first-round pick from China. He has committed to joining Purdue University, a traditional NCAA powerhouse. Born in 2007, he stands 2.15 meters tall with a rumored wingspan of 2.30 meters. At this year's U19 World Cup, he averaged 11.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5 blocks per game.

Currently, Xun Sinan is still a high school player in the United States and recently made his season debut in his senior year,starting and playing 26 minutes, shooting 9 of 12 from the field, 2 of 4 from the free-throw line, scoring 20 points with 10 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block.Unfortunately, his team, Georgetown Prep in Maryland, narrowly lost 63-67 to St. John’s.

His greatest strength lies in his defensive coverage and mobility, which means he has a very high floor. Since rim protectors and athletic finishers can make it in the NBA, many hope he can model his game after Thunder star Chet Holmgren, becoming a versatile big man who excels on both ends and can shoot, thus raising his ceiling.

If Xun Sinan continues to develop aggressively, his name could be called as early as the 2027 NBA Draft.

Previously, the American media outlet NBA Draft Room released a 2028 draft projection, showing Xun Sinan being picked 12th overall in the first round...