Duo standing 7-foot-3 and 6-10 will have teams looking up to China at women’s FIBA World Cup

China’s women’s basketball team is set to make a significant impact at the FIBA World Cup, with towering players like 19-year-old Zhang Ziyu, who stands at 7-foot-3, and 6-10 Han Xu, known from the WNBA’s New York Liberty. Although 6-7 Li Yueru of the Dallas Wings won’t compete due to a passport issue, Zhang’s debut is highly anticipated. She previously impressed at the Women’s Asia Cup, helping China secure bronze. Han, one of the team’s veterans, supports Zhang, acknowledging her potential despite her youth. The U.S. team, including debutant Sonia Citron, is preparing to face China’s formidable height advantage. While China isn’t expected to surpass its 2022 performance, Zhang’s presence adds a new dynamic. The tournament begins with China facing the defending champions, the U.S., in Berlin. QUESTION: How might Zhang Ziyu’s presence on the world stage influence the future of women’s basketball globally?