On the 2nd, China Women’s Basketball defeated Japan 73-71 in the women’s basketball Asian Cup final and returned to the top of Asia after 12 years. Han Xu, the main internal force of China women’s basketball, won the most valuable player in this Cup and the finals with an excellent performance of 22 points. Li Meng averaged 14.4 points in the game and became the No. 2 scorer of the team. After finishing the mission of the national team, Han Xu and Li Meng will leave for the United States on the 3rd, and they will soon devote themselves to the competition of their respective WNBA teams.

For Han Xu, the outstanding performance of this Asian Cup will undoubtedly bring her greater confidence. Although The New York Free Men team is facing extremely fierce internal competition, if she can maintain this momentum, seizing the opportunity can prove yourself better. As for Li Meng, she has gained more and more trust before leaving the mysterious man in Washington, and her chances of playing have gradually increased. When she returns to the team this time, people have reason to expect her to make persistent efforts, hit a piece of sky of your own.

Han Xu has been making progress and growing in the last two years. At the Women’s Basketball World Cup last year, Han Xu, who had finished his second WNBA season at that time, seemed much mature on the court. Her perimeter shot ability is more stable and her grip is higher inside shooting. At the same time, Han Xu has always maintained a good level in defense. After playing the World Cup, she continued to maintain a good state in the 2022-23wcba season, helping Sichuan women’s basketball win the first championship in young pioneer team history and the most valuable player award in the finals. At the end of the season, Han Xu returned to the WNBA Free team. Han Xu told the Beijing Youth Daily reporter at that time: “I feel more confident in the new season.” In order to better start the WNBA competition this season, Han Xu also made up for English. She hoped that she would be prepared in more aspects, especially in the communication with the coach and teammates.

However, Han Xu’s playing time in the free man this season is not very long. After all, after the free man signs top insider such as Stewart and Jones this season, Han Xu’s playing time will definitely be reduced. In addition to the restructuring of the Asian Cup, China urgently recalled Han Xu women’s basketball, which gradually marginalized Han Xu’s rotation of the free personnel. Han Xu has played only 5 games this season, with less than 4 minutes and 0.8 points. However, according to the reporter of Beijing Youth Daily, although the playing time is not much, Han Xu still maintains a very positive attitude. He usually takes the initiative to practice and has been waiting for opportunities.

This Asian Cup, Han Xu completed another transformation. At present, this Chinese women’s basketball is due to the absence of another major insider Li Yuelu’s injury, which makes Han Xu bear heavier responsibilities. As can be seen from this Asian Cup, han Xu is one of the players who cannot be replaced most. During the previous group match against the South Korean team, Han Xu didn’t even have a rest for the first two minutes. Her performance in this Asian Cup is more stable and efficient than usual, while the Asian Cup double-material MVP is the best praise for her excellent performance. Although it is not sure whether Han Xu will get more opportunities after returning to the free man, at least Han Xu proved herself again and she is making continuous progress.

After the initial integration and running-in this season, Li Meng has gradually gained the trust of the mysterious team, and she has already possessed the strength of standing in WNBA. With the increase of the appearance time of mysterious people, she is also more and more able to play her own characteristics. Li Meng has played 10 games this season, with nearly 12 minutes and 4.6 points. Mystic coach and teammates also like Li Meng very much. Before this Asian Cup, Mystic team wrote on the official social media: “I wish Li Meng all the best in the Asian Cup. We will see you two weeks later.” However, Li Meng continued her previous good status in the Asian Cup this time and was still the best candidate for China’s women’s basketball in the tough battle, and she also completed the task on the field very well almost every time. The outstanding performance in the Asian Cup increased Li Meng’s confidence and laid the foundation for her to lay a good foundation for the next WNBA season.