Confirmed! Yang Hansheng's withdrawal from the competition is agreed upon! The Chinese men's basketball team receives widespread praise online.

A well-known basketball platform in China reports: Yang Hansheng will not participate in the Asian Cup matches.

This news has been officially confirmed by the Chinese Basketball Association, which also revealed that Yang Hansheng will attend two short training camps organized by the Trail Blazers starting on August 11, allowing him to better and more quickly integrate into the team. This move has garnered positive feedback across the internet.

This year's Asian Cup will take place from August 5 to 17, with the following groups:

Group A: Qatar, Australia, South Korea, and Lebanon;

Group B: Guam, Japan, Syria, and Iran;

Group C: China, Jordan, India, and Saudi Arabia (the host);

Group D: Chinese Taipei, New Zealand, Iraq, and the Philippines.

According to the rules, the top team from each group will directly advance to the quarterfinals, while the second and third places in each group will need to compete in a crossover knockout match, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals. Considering the relatively weak strength of the group opponents, it is expected that the Chinese men's basketball team will have no problem reaching the quarterfinals.

It is worth mentioning that Yang Hansheng has returned to China, and since he no longer has national team duties, he will mainly participate in a media and fan meeting organized by the Qingdao team, marking his first "China tour" as the 16th overall pick in the NBA draft.

If Yang Hansheng could return to China earlier, he might even have the chance to have a meal with his idol Jokic.

In this year's Summer League, Yang Hansheng played four games for the Trail Blazers, averaging 24.4 minutes per game, contributing 10.8 points, 5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.3 blocks, showcasing a well-rounded skill set that has impressed many. American media have praised him as the "Chinese Jokic," noting his potential to grow into a core player for the Trail Blazers in the future.

The reason why the Chinese Basketball Association agreed to Yang Hansheng's withdrawal from the Asian Cup journey, aside from considering his recent entry into the NBA, is also significantly due to Guo Shiqiang revealing thatZhou Qi, who is undergoing rehabilitation treatment in the United States, is about to return.

Since Zhou Qi can play in the Asian Cup, along with Hu Jinqiu and Yu Jiahao, the depth of the Chinese men's basketball team's inside line is already sufficient, so there is no need to summon Yang Hansheng. It would be better for him to focus on preparing for the new NBA season, as there will be plenty of opportunities to serve the national team in the future.

Go, Chinese men's basketball team! Let's seize that coveted Asian Cup championship!