Exploded on the court! Wang Junjie scored 10 out of 14 shots! China’s top offensive forward in men’s basketball

Throughout the game, Wang Junjie started and played 33 minutes, making 10 of 14 shots with an impressive 7 of 9 from beyond the arc, scoring 27 points along with 5 rebounds and 1 block, achieving a personal NCAA scoring record.He led the University of San Francisco to an 80-60 dominant win over Pepperdine University, fully asserting his impact on offense and defense.

This season is Wang Junjie’s junior year, but his earlier performance was inconsistent, causing unstable playing time and even some DNPs. Fortunately, he has adjusted in time to regain the coaching staff’s trust and is expected to deliver even more explosive performances moving forward.

It’s especially worth mentioning thatWang Junjie stated in an interview last year that he plans to enter this year’s NBA draft.Therefore, his performance in his junior NCAA season is crucial and will likely be decisive for his future.

Born on April 3, 2005, this 2.07-meter versatile forward who can play both the 3 and 4 positions is currently the most offensively powerful forward in Chinese men’s basketball. Last year in the Asia Cup, he averaged 23.5 minutes per game with 13 points and 4.2 rebounds, shooting 56.1% overall and 47.8% from three-point range. He was selected to the All-Tournament Team and helped his team secure the runner-up position.

By the way, Wang Junjie and the Portland Trail Blazers’ current center Yang Hansen are from the same draft class. The two teamed up to represent China at the 2023 U19 World Cup, where Wang displayed surprising offensive talent, averaging a team-high 12.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.

To be honest, Wang Junjie’s NBA prospects are likely not as promising as Yang Hansen’s (who was the 16th pick in the first round). However, as mentioned, if he maintains consistent standout performances in the NCAA and secures a good agent like Klutch Sports this summer, while actively attending team workouts, he still has a chance to be picked in the second round or sign a two-way contract as an undrafted free agent.

NBA’s Yang Hansen, NCAA’s Wang Junjie & Lin Wei, and the high school talents Zhang Boyuan & Xun Sinan...

As more and more young talents emerge, hope for Chinese basketball will always remain alive.