Chinese basketball player (born 1999)
Han Xu |
| Personal information |
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| Born | (1999-10-31) 31 October 1999 (age 24)
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
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| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
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| Career information |
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| WNBA draft | 2019: 2nd round, 14th overall pick |
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| Selected by the New York Liberty |
| Playing career | 2018–present |
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| Position | Center |
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| Career history |
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| 2018–2019 | Xinjiang Magic Deer |
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| 2019–2023 | New York Liberty |
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| 2021–2022 | Sichuan Yuanda |
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| Career highlights and awards |
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Han Xu (simplified Chinese: 韩旭; traditional Chinese: 韓旭; pinyin: Hán xù; born 31 October 1999) is a Chinese basketball player who most recently played for the New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Han was drafted in the second round (14th overall) by the Liberty in the 2019 WNBA draft.[1] She has represented China at the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women, the 2017 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup and the 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.[2]
WNBA
Han was drafted by the New York Liberty 14th overall in the 2019 WNBA draft.[3] She was the youngest player in her draft class.[4]
In her rookie season, she was the tallest player in the league and the second-tallest player in league history, behind Margo Dydek. She drew comparisons to male Chinese international basketball player Yao Ming.[5][4]
In May 2020, it was announced that Han would sit out the 2020 WNBA season to remain in China due to the coronavirus pandemic.[6][7]
She was MVP of the WCBA in 2021 and 2022.[8]
National team career
Han Xu was selected as Google All-Star Five in 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. She averaged 12.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game, helping China take their first silver medal since the last time the event was hosted in Australia back in 1994.[9] In the semi-final game versus Australia, Han Xu had a career high for China with a stunning performance as she equalled the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup blocks record with 5 swats. She also accumulated an efficiency score of 33 after registering 19 points from 80 percent floor shooting and completing a double-double with 11 rebounds.[10]
Career statistics
Legend | GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game | RPG | Rebounds per game |
| APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game | BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game |
| TO | Turnovers per game | FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| Bold | Career best | ° | League leader |
WNBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
| 2019 | New York | 18 | 0 | 7.9 | .414 | .500 | .500 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.0 |
| 2022 | New York | 32 | 0 | 16.8 | .493 | .444 | .796 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 8.5 |
| 2023 | New York | 8 | 0 | 4.5 | .300 | .000 | — | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| Career | 3 years, 1 team | 58 | 0 | 12.4 | .465 | .396 | .784 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 5.8 |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
| 2022 | New York | 3 | 0 | 10.0 | .417 | 1.000 | .833 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 5.3 |
| Career | 1 year, 1 team | 3 | 0 | 10.0 | .417 | 1.000 | .833 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 5.3 |
WCBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
| 2018 | Xinjiang | 34 | 34 | 30.0 | .540 | .333 | .776 | 8.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 15.9 |
| 2019 | Xinjiang | 16 | 13 | 28.3 | .540 | .308 | .957 | 8.9 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 13.4 |
| Career | 50 | 47 | 29.5 | .540 | .312 | .811 | 8.9 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 15.0 |
Post-season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
| 2018 | Xinjiang | 4 | 4 | 38.7 | .485 | .000 | .857 | 7.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 17.5 |
| Career | 4 | 4 | 38.7 | .485 | .000 | .857 | 7.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 17.5 |
References
- ^ Eurobasket.com profile
- ^ 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup profile
- ^ China’s Han Xu Is WNBA’s Next International Superstar
- ^ a b Lewis, Brian (6 May 2019). "Liberty's teenage rookie embracing pressure of Yao Ming comparisons". New York Post. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- ^ Cook, Everett (June 13, 2019). "They Want Her To Be The Next Yao Ming, But What Does She Want?". Deadspin. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
- ^ Valenzuela, Sarah. "Liberty players to stay abroad, forgo any kind of 2020 season amid coronavirus pandemic". nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ Magliocchetti, Geoff (26 May 2020). "New York Liberty Make Roster Moves As WNBA Cutdowns Commence". Elite Sports NY. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "Han Xu Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More | WNBA". www.wnba.com. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "A'Ja Wilson crowned TISSOT MVP to lead Google All-Star Five". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
- ^ "Incredible 12,000 fans watch China pip Opals in dramatic thriller". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from WNBA.com
and Basketball-Reference.com - Han Xu at FIBA
China squads |
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China women's basketball squad – 2020 Summer Olympics – 5th Place |
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China women's basketball squad – 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup – Silver Medal |
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