China News Service, Taiyuan, August 18 (Reporter Qu Lixia) On the afternoon of the 18th, Shanxi National Investment Professional Basketball Club held a signing ceremony for coaches and players, announcing that Yang Xuezeng has become the new head coach of Shanxi Men’s Basketball Team and will lead the team in the 2021-2022 season.
Yang Xuezeng said that he is full of confidence in the team, will equip the team lineup, implement the brave and tenacious style, and strive to lead the team back to the playoffs.
On the same day, Lei Jiantong, head of the Shanxi National Investment Professional Men’s Basketball Club, said, “Shanxi Men’s Basketball Team has entered the playoffs 3 times in the history of the CBA. The third place in the league is also the best result in Shanxi’s history so far. Director Yang is a meritorious coach for the Shanxi Men’s Basketball Team and all Shanxi fans. This is why we invited Director Yang to come back. "
For Yang Xuezeng, the upcoming 2021-2022 season will be his third time as a coach in charge of the Shanxi men's basketball coach.
In the interview, Yang Xuezeng said, "It feels very cordial to return to Shanxi. We will build on the existing players and do our best."
Asked about foreign aid, Yang Xuezeng responded that he is currently striving for Franklin's return. There are other foreign aid candidates, which have not yet been determined.
The coaching staff who signed on that day included assistant coaches Pan Jianping, Pan Jiang, and SDIC men’s basketball team leader Zhang Xuewen.
Three new players Li Zhanglin, Jia Hao and Xiao Jianxun also joined the Shanxi Men's Basketball Team on the same day.
Li Zhanglin, 23 years old this year, is 2.02 meters tall, weighs 110 kilograms, and has a wingspan of 2.06 meters. He serves as a power forward.
Before joining the Shanxi Men's Basketball Team, he played in the CUBA League (Chinese University Basketball League) for 5 seasons, scoring 1,256 points and is the "historical scoring champion" among college players.
The 22-year-old Jia Hao is 2 meters tall and weighs 95 kilograms. He can serve as a shooting guard or small forward.
Jia Hao's three-pointer shooting ability can be called "horror", he has hit 32 consecutive three-pointers in training.
Xiao Jianxun is 24 years old and 1.95 meters tall. He is a shooting guard.
Xiao Jianxun has good shooting and jumping abilities. After years of training in American basketball, he has good offensive power at the shooting guard position.
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