Yu Jiahao landed in La Liga, Lin Wei followed closely

This summer, the younger generation of Chinese basketball is collectively taking a key step to "going outward". After Yang Hansen became the No. 16 pick of the NBA Trail Blazers, Zhejiang Chouzhou center Yu Jiahao officially joined La Liga Bilbao Club and became another Chinese player to enter the top European league. At the same time, Lin Wei, known as the "No. 1 scorer of the men's basketball team", also announced that he would withdraw from the CBA new season and start his overseas journey.

Some people attribute Yu Jiahao's overseas study to being "stimulated by Yang Hansen", but in fact, this 2.21-meter heavy center has already completed its accumulation in the CBA. In four seasons of training, his average of 13.5 points + 8 rebounds per game has established his core position in the interior, while La Liga emphasizes confrontation and fast-paced styles, which can target his movement and tactical adaptability. From the CBA to La Liga, this move is more like the "natural" of career planning.

When Yu Jiahao and Yang Hansen went abroad one after another, only Xu Xin stayed in Guangdong Hongyuan among the three young centers in the CBA. Under Du Feng's command, this insider, whose talent is considered "not inferior to Yu Jiahao", was unable to fully display due to limited playing time. As competition decreases next season, his chances of playing will increase, and the "surge" of data is not empty talk. But some people also pointed out that if they can match the professional brokerage team and with Xu Xin's talent, they will be able to replicate Yu Jiahao's path to stay in the ocean.

Overseas tide is not only for insiders. Lin Wei gave up the CBA rising period and went overseas. Cui Yongxi and Zeng Fanbo also expressed their willingness to make a fuss, reflecting the desire of young Chinese players for a higher stage. The tactical rigor of the European League and the competitive strength of the NBA have all become their choice to "make up for their shortcomings". This attitude of actively breaking out of the comfort zone may be more meaningful than the performance of a single player.

From Wu Lei to Yu Jiahao, from basketball to football, the territory of Chinese players studying abroad is expanding. For Xu Xin, staying in the CBA is an opportunity to accumulate; for Yu Jiahao and Lin Wei, overseas arenas are trial fields. No matter which path is chosen, the younger generation of daring to make a breakthrough and fight are all accumulating confidence for the future of Chinese basketball.