We won, we won! The Asian Cup saw 10 points from 8 attempts! Another NBA-level forward for China

We won, we won.

93-88, the Chinese men's basketball team triumphed over the host nation, Saudi Arabia, securing a winning start in this year's Asian Cup.

Thus, China's record against Saudi Arabia stands at 3 wins and 0 losses, remaining undefeated, with past meetings in the 1999 Asian Championship ending 85-56 and in 2005 at 98-10.

In this match, five players from the Chinese men's basketball team scored in double figures,among them, Wang Junjie made his debut in a senior national team match, coming off the bench for 16 minutes, shooting 4 of 8 (1 of 2 from three-point range), hitting 1 of 2 free throws, contributing 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist, with a plus-minus of +9.

He hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc.

He executed a two-handed dunk while running without the ball.

He made a mid-range jump shot from the free-throw line.

He made a strong drive to the basket for a layup.

Wang Junjie is the youngest player from China competing in this Asian Cup, born on April 3, 2005, standing at 2.06 meters tall, primarily playing the power forward position. He possesses a blend of physicality and versatile offensive skills on the wing, and his decisive and confident playing style leaves a strong impression, making his debut performance quite remarkable.

This guy currently plays for the University of San Francisco, having completed his sophomore season in the NCAA, where he has secured a regular rotation spot, appearing in 31 games with 22 starts, averaging 19.7 minutes per game, scoring 6.2 points and 3.2 rebounds, with shooting percentages of 41.9%, 30.5%, and 59.6% respectively.

According to reports from a well-known domestic basketball platform, Wang Junjie plans to challenge for the NBA after completing his college education in the United States, and even aims to compete in the G League; only if those options do not pan out will he consider playing in the CBA.

In fact, Wang Junjie made a name for himself early on, averaging 24.6 minutes at the 2023 U19 World Cup, scoring 12.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game. Notably, he scored 21 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a match against Spain, earning the title of the team's leading scorer, surpassing Yang Hansheng, and since then, he has been regarded as a promising answer for China's future frontcourt positions.

With everyone healthy, the Chinese men's basketball team could field a strong front line with Cui Yongxi, Zeng Fanbo, Zhang Zhenlin, and Wang Junjie, four players who are both impactful and highly talented. Unfortunately, only one of them made it to this Asian Cup; otherwise, they could have faced off against the top championship favorites, Australia.

What are the opinions of the fans on Wang Junjie's development prospects? Feel free to share your thoughts boldly in the comments!