I'm impressed! 0 points, 0 points in the game! The first substitute center for the Chinese men's basketball team.

It's finished.

Hu Mingxuan's last-second attempt was unsuccessful, ending with a score of 89-90, as the Chinese men's basketball team fell short against Australia, earning the runner-up title in this year's Asian Cup.

But that's alright; they have certainly earned respect despite the defeat.

The team statistics from the finals are as follows:

Honestly, if there had been a reliable center to replace Yu Jiahao and effectively share Hu Jinqiu's playing time, the Chinese men's basketball team might have surpassed Australia. Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs," and discussing hypotheticals is meaningless.

Against Australia, the 2.21-meter tall Yu Jiahao showed no advantage at all, instead being knocked around, though he did have a soft touch at the free-throw line, scoring 4 points and grabbing 2 rebounds in 12 minutes of play, with 0 points from the field and 2 turnovers.

In this Asian Cup, Yu Jiahao averaged only 7.2 points and 4.7 rebounds, with a dismal shooting percentage of 45.5% for a center. His overall performance was disappointing, with hardly any game meeting expectations. If he does not make significant improvements in the future, especially with Zhou Qi, Yang Hanshen, and Hu Jinqiu on the team, it will be difficult for him to represent the Chinese men's basketball team in FIBA events.

In the new season, Yu Jiahao has confirmed his departure from the Zhejiang team and withdrawal from the CBA, having signed with the Bilbao Basket in Spain. Hopefully, this overseas journey will allow him to truly take the lead, as he is only 22 years old, and anything is possible.

The best lineup of this year's Asian Cup has just been announced, with two players from the Chinese men's basketball team selected: Hu Jinqiu (averaging 16.5 points and 9.2 rebounds) and Wang Junjie (averaging 13 points and 4.2 rebounds). The other three players are Jerryd Bayless (Australia, tournament MVP), McVeigh (Australia), and Vahidi (Iran).

Notably, the usually cheerful and smiling Wang Junjie shed tears while receiving his award at the venue. This is his first journey with the senior national team, and he faced the most difficult ending. He will return to the University of San Francisco to begin his third season in the NCAA.

This kid is really something; a summer worker who was thought to be just filling in has become one of the strongest pillars of the Chinese men's basketball team, and he will be a core player at the 4 position for many years to come. Even with the return of Zeng Fanbo and Zhang Zhenlin, his position remains unshaken.

Of course, with Wang Junjie's talent and readiness, his highest stage should be in the NBA, and we might see that in the near future.