Chinese basketball star Yang Hansen earns NBA draft

In the 2023–24 season, Yang was crowned the CBA Defensive Player of the Year, averaging 15.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 2.2 blocks per game.

He took his game even further in 2024–25, posting 16.6 points, 3.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, while shooting 58% from the field and 33% from three-point range. His 2.6 blocks per game led the league, solidifying his reputation as one of the CBA's premier rim protectors.