After Yang Hansen s joint trial, the market soared, and more teams invited interviews to see the prospects of the draft

With the advancement of joint trial training in the 2025 NBA draft, the draft market of Chinese young center Yang Hansen has become the focus of attention in the domestic and foreign basketball circles. Based on the reports of multiple media, scout reports and simulated draft results, Yang Hansen's draft prospects have both outstanding potential and realistic challenges. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Trial training performance: projection progress is significant, and static talent is recognized:

In the Chicago joint trial, Yang Hansen showed significant progress, especially the projection ability that had been criticized before. According to official data, he made 14 of 25 shots in the three-point test, with a shooting percentage of 56%, 7 of 10 free throws, and his dribbling and fixed-point shooting performance also reached the mid-to-up level. In addition, its static data is also impressive: its bare height is 216cm, its wingspan is 220cm, its standing height is 282cm, and its hand length is 25cm. The static conditions are among the top rookies in the same position. In terms of dynamic tests, his lateral and reversal run score was 3.01 seconds, which is a surprise for the big players.

2. Simulated draft prediction: The middle and late section of the second round have become mainstream expectations

At present, mainstream media's draft ranking prediction for Yang Hansen is concentrated in the middle and late section of the second round:

- **Yahoo Sports** predicts that it will be selected by the Thunder in the 44th pick in the second round, believing that he is suitable for the Thunder's training system.

- **ESPN**The latest simulation ranked it to the 59th pick (Rockets), making it to the list for the first time.

- **Bleacher Report** predicts that the Grizzlies will pick him with the 56th pick, affirming their low-level skills and blocking ability.

- **Tankathon** also supports prediction of 44 picks in the second round.

It is worth noting that Yang Hansen's ranking has increased after the trial training, and some previous lists have not even included him.

3. Advantages and potential: The integration of traditional centers and modern skills:

1. **Technical Comprehensiveness**: Yang Hansen was rated as an "old-school scorer" by scouts, good at low post footsteps, supporting passes and rebound protection, and the template is set as Vucevic or Sabonis. This season's CBA averaged 16.6 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game, which also confirms the stability of its offense and defense ends.

2. **Business Value**: As the only Chinese player who is expected to enter the NBA through the draft in the past 10 years, the potential of the Chinese market behind it is an important consideration for the team. For example, the Lakers and other teams have paid attention to their performance due to commercial interests.

3. **Age and growth space**: The age of only 19 years old (as of June 2025) means that it still has a window period for polishing technology, especially the continuous improvement of projection ability may become the key to establishing itself in the NBA in the future.

4. Failures and challenges: Speed ​​and adaptability issues:

1. **Insufficient movement speed**: The scout report pointed out that Yang Hansen's pick-and-roll movement speed is slower (0.2 seconds slower than Jokic), which may expose his shortcomings in high-tempo NBA games.

2. **Confrontational intensity adaptation**: Although the CBA performed well, its average three-point shooting percentage per game is only 28%, which is still a gap with the NBA average (35%). The high shooting percentage in the trial training needs to be verified in actual combat.

3. **International competitive pressure**: The draft in 2025 is strong, with local American rookies and NCAA players occupying the mainstream attention. Yang Hansen needs to further prove himself in the 5-on-5 match.

5. Team needs and role positioning:

If successfully selected, Yang Hansen's initial positioning may be a "functional center", similar to Jordan of the Nuggets, who uses his height and frame protection ability to play a role in specific tactics. Reconstruction teams such as the Thunder and Grizzlies may be more willing to provide training opportunities, while the Rockets may value their market value.

6. Future Outlook: The "Icebreaker" of Chinese basketball:

Since Zhou Qi was selected in 2016, Chinese players have not passed the draft and entered the NBA for nearly 10 years. If Yang Hansen succeeds, it will not only continue the traditions of Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian and others, but may also inspire more young players to challenge a higher stage. In addition, his academic background for being admitted to Ocean University of China also provides double guarantees for his career.

As the June 26 draft approaches, Yang Hansen needs to consolidate his advantages and make up for his shortcomings in the subsequent team's separate trials. No matter what the result is, every step of his breakthrough will be recorded in the history of Chinese basketball.