Chinese teenage basketball player Zhang Ziyu stands 2.23 metres tall at Women's World Cup
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19-year-old Chinese basketball player Zhang Ziyu, standing at 2.23 metres (7 feet 4 inches), attracted attention at the Women's World Cup in Germany after scoring three points in limited play against the Czech Republic, with teammates and opponents noting her size and youth.
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Zhang Ziyu is a 19-year-old Chinese basketball player who stands at 2.23 metres tall. She played in the Women's World Cup held in Germany, where China faced the Czech Republic and the United States in early tournament matches.
Chinese teenage basketball player stands 2.23 metres (7 feet 4 inches) and towers over opponents at the Women’s World Cup – but off the court she’s “just a little girl”.
That was the assessment of the giant 19-year-old by teammate Han Xu after China’s 74-70 overtime win over the Czech Republic on Sunday in Germany.
The teenage centre scored three points in just over 10 minutes on court against a physical Czech side, having been more of a threat against reigning champions the United States in a 94-61 loss to start the tournament.
After that defeat, US superstar Caitlin Clark had warm words for Zhang, saying: “I’ve never played against a woman of that size and she obviously presented some challenges for us.
“I think she’s a wonderful player and you see how young she is.
“You can tell she’s still growing and learning how to play and how to leverage her advantage, which is her size.
Open Questions
- How will Zhang Ziyu's development progress in international competition?
- What role will she play in China's future basketball strategy?
- How will opponents adjust their tactics to counter her size advantage?
