The list of the Chinese women's basketball team was announced, Xiao Nan explained: Why did the 200-pound Warcraft fail?
2024 is a year full of hope and expectation for the Chinese women's basketball team. As the only team among the three major balls that has locked the finals of the Paris Olympics, every step of the Chinese women's basketball team affects the hearts of hundreds of millions of people. Especially in the Women's Basketball World Cup two years ago, they won the runner-up and achieved good results, which made people full of hope for the future of this team.
However, as the women's basketball league came to an end, the 17-member roster of the Olympic training camp announced by the Chinese women's basketball team caused a lot of controversy. In particular, the defeat of Liu Yutong, who is known as the "200-pound monster", has become the focus of discussion among many fans. As a writing blogger who has been paying attention to the women's basketball team for a long time and is well versed in the game, Xiao Nan will explain the reason for this for you today.
First of all, we have to admit Liu Yutong's strength. On the offensive end, she is undoubtedly the best in the domestic No. 5 position, with excellent finishing ability under the basket, and it can even be said that she is second to none. She has followed the Chinese women's basketball team to compete in the international arena and won the Universiade.
However, why did Liu Yutong, who is so powerful, lose the election? Xiao Nan believes that the reason for this is not simple. First of all, we must understand the composition of the Chinese women's basketball team. In the 12-man roster, competition for the center forward position is particularly fierce. Except for Han Xu and Li Yueru, who are already firmly in the main force, Liu Yutong can only compete for the position of third center. But in this position, Coach Zheng Wei's employment thinking is more inclined to two types of players.
The first is a player who can play in the number four and five positions. In basketball, the flexibility and diversity of the lineup can often lead to unexpected results. Therefore, Coach Zheng Wei prefers to choose players who can play multiple positions. And Liu Yutong, who weighs 200 pounds, is obviously unable to meet the requirements of the No. 4 position due to the limitations of his size and movement speed. In addition, the Chinese women's basketball team does not focus on the twin-tower tactic now, which makes Liu Yutong lose the advantage in position selection.
The second type is the blue-collar center. In basketball, blue-collar players often play an important role. They may not be good at scoring, but they have excellent performance in defense, rebounding, etc. Although Liu Yutong has outstanding scoring ability, he has obvious shortcomings in defense and rebounding. According to statistics, Liu Yutong can average nearly 17 points per game, ranking seventh in the league, but she can only grab 4.6 rebounds per game, ranking outside the 30th in the center position. Such data undoubtedly makes her competitiveness greatly reduced.
Of course, Xiao Nan also understands some fans' doubts about Liu Yutong's defeat. After all, she is really good on the offensive end and has some experience in the international game. But what Xiao Nan wants to say is that the basketball game is not only a competition for scoring, but also a contest of comprehensive strength. When selecting players, coaches need to take into account many factors such as the technical characteristics of the players, their physical fitness, and their game experience.
In fact, the two centers Sun Mengran and Tang Yu, who were selected for the women's basketball training squad this time, although their scoring data are not as eye-catching as Liu Yutong, they have excellent performance in defense and rebounding. Sun Mengran's ability to play both the No. 4 and No. 5 positions gives the coach more room to adjust, while Tang Yu is known for his excellent rebounding ability and defensive ability, and is an important pillar of the team's interior defense.
Therefore, Xiao Nan believes that Liu Yutong's defeat is not accidental. While she has a great performance on the offensive end, her shortcomings in defense and rebounding put her at a disadvantage in the competition. At the same time, coaches also need to consider the overall tactics and squad composition of the team when selecting personnel, and choose the most suitable players for the team.
Finally, what Xiao Nan wants to say is that no matter whether Liu Yutong is selected for the final squad or not, she is a part of the Chinese women's basketball team. Her efforts and dedication deserve our respect and recognition. At the same time, we also look forward to the Chinese women's basketball team to achieve more excellent results in the upcoming Paris Olympics and win glory for the country!
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