The performance of the Chinese U17 men's basketball team in the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup can be described as ups and downs, making fans experience an emotional rollercoaster.
Although they failed to make it to the quarterfinals in the end, the fighting spirit and indomitable will shown by this group of lads are really gratifying and proud.
Speaking of which, this team is like a spicy hot pot that has just come out of the pot, steaming hot and fragrant, and people can't help but want to eat it.
It's a pity that at the critical moment, they were like choking on chili peppers and couldn't grasp the last chance.
But then again, isn't this exactly the common problem of our Chinese basketball? Always drops the chain at the most critical moment, just like the question that will be done during the exam, but the brain crashes at the last moment, which makes people call "too real"!
Don't look at the age of these young men, but their psychological quality is really not covered.
Think about it, after being severely educated by the American team, if we were ordinary people, I am afraid that we would have long ago hid in the quilt and hugged the pillow and cried.
But what about these boys? was stunned and was not defeated, but adjusted as if he was nothing.
This kind of psychological quality is simply stronger than reinforced concrete!
Let's talk about the match they played against Lithuania, it was a great one! The two teams come and go, and the fight is difficult to solve.
You know, Lithuania is a veteran powerhouse at the top of the world rankings, and it is quite a remarkable achievement to be able to play with them until the last minute.
Our boys are like little tigers who have just come out of the cage, although they are not mature enough, but the hard work and bloodiness are simply exciting!
Speaking of which, I have to mention our head coach Li Xiaoyong.
Some people may say that if you lose the game, you should find a scapegoat, and who will bear the blame if the coach doesn't take the blame? But I would say, this thought is even darker than a panda's eye! Coach Lee has led the team to the best of what they can, and the performance of these lads has exceeded many people's expectations.
If you have to let Coach Li take the blame, it will be even more ridiculous than letting a bald man go to a hairdresser!
Let's talk about a few of the youngsters in our team.
Xun Sinan and Zhang Boyuan, these two boys are like two new stars on the basketball court, shining so brightly that people can't open their eyes.
Not only them, but also the other team members have their own characteristics, like a colorful fruit platter, each with its own unique taste.
These young men are the future hope of the Chinese men's basketball team! In time, they will definitely grow taller than Yao Ming!
Although we didn't make it to the top eight this time, don't be discouraged, there are still 9-12 qualifying rounds.
I'm sure that as long as our lads continue to maintain this fighting spirit, they will be able to shine in the next games.
Maybe they'll surprise us a lottery, as exciting as winning the jackpot in a lottery ticket!
Looking back at the whole race, our lads have really been through a lot of ups and downs.
First of all, they lost to Guinea 92-101 in the first game of the group stage, and this game was like a basin of cold water poured on the head, which made people tremble.
But then, as if they had been doped, they staged a brilliant comeback in the second game.
Think about it, against France, who are ranked second in the world, our lads were 15 points behind at one point.
In this case, if you were an ordinary person, I am afraid that you would have retreated a long time ago.
But what about our players? They gritted their teeth and chased back little by little.
In the end, he won with a score of 73:70, which was like acting in a wonderful martial arts movie, which made people's blood boil!
In this game, Zhang Boyuan was like a little Zhuge Liang, not only contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds, but also hit three points at critical moments, which was simply the team's anchor.
Li Yuezhou and Xun Sinan were not to be outdone, one contributed 14 points and the other scored 12 points and 10 rebounds with a double-double data, this kind of performance is even more exciting than the Spring Festival Gala!
Unfortunately, the good times were short-lived, and when facing the American team, our lads encountered a big hurdle.
The U.S. team was like a sophisticated war machine, attacking us fiercely from the very beginning of the game.
At the end of the first quarter, the score was already 10:38, which is more than the difference in height between Mount Everest and the horizon!
In the end, we lost to the United States team with a score of 62:146.
This score is probably more heart-wrenching than seeing your bank card balance.
However, our lads were not crushed by this defeat.
The speed at which they adjust their mentality is even faster than changing their faces!
In the next cross-knockout round, our team met the Lithuanian team.
It was a tough game to score, and it wasn't until the last minute that the winner was decided.
Although we couldn't complete the comeback in the end, the fighting spirit of the lads has earned everyone's respect.
Looking back on the whole schedule, our U17 men's basketball team is like a wonderful movie.
There are highs, there are lows, there are laughter, there are tears.
Although they failed to break into the top eight in the end, the spirit they showed has shown us the hope of Chinese basketball.
The performance of this group of young people is simply more tenacious than the weeds in spring.
They are not afraid of difficulties, they are not afraid of setbacks, and even in the face of strong opponents, they dare to show their fangs.
Isn't this kind of spirit exactly what we need most in Chinese basketball?
Although this competition is over, I believe that this is just a new beginning.
The future of players such as Xun Sinan and Zhang Boyuan is broader than Qinghai Lake.
Each of them has its own characteristics, just like a unique landscape, which together becomes a beautiful picture.
For the future, we have reason to be confident.
This group of young men is like seeds, although they are still very immature, as long as they are given enough time and space, they will definitely be able to grow into towering trees and shelter from the wind and rain for Chinese basketball.
Finally, let's give another round of applause to this group of adorable lads.
Their performance is still glorious despite defeat.
In their own way, they interpret what it means to "not abandon, not give up".
I believe that in the near future, we will definitely be able to see them shine on a bigger stage and win more honors for Chinese basketball!
Speaking of the performance of this group of lads on the field, it is really exciting! They are like a group of newborn calves, although they are not mature enough, but the momentum that is not afraid of tigers is even more fierce than a rocket launch! Watching them run, jump, and shoot on the court is like seeing the future of Chinese basketball shining.
However, we also have to admit that this competition exposed some problems.
For example, in the handling of critical moments, our youngsters still seem a little immature.
It's like a kid who has just learned to ride a bike, riding quite slippery on a flat road, but getting scrambling as soon as he hits a ramp.
But isn't that the way to grow? I believe that after the baptism of this competition, they will definitely become more mature and stable.
A netizen said it well: "Although this competition did not achieve the desired results, I saw hope."
The hard work of those young players is even more tenacious than the bamboo shoots in spring! Especially Xun Sinan and Zhang Boyuan, these two boys are simply future basketball superstars! Although it is still a little young, the potential is limitless.
I believe that as long as they are given time, they will definitely be able to grow into the pillars of Chinese basketball.
It's like planting a small sapling, as long as it is carefully cared for, it will eventually grow into a towering tree, sheltering Chinese basketball from the wind and rain! ＂
Speaking of coach Li Xiaoyong, I think he really contributed a lot.
In this competition, he is like a seasoned helmsman, firmly controlling the direction of the team in the wind and waves.
Although he failed to reach the quarterfinals in the end, it was not easy to lead the team to such a performance.
You know, leading a group of hairy boys to participate in world-class competitions is even more difficult than climbing to the sky!
Some netizens commented: "Coach Li Xiaoyong is really great! He is like a gardener, carefully nurturing these basketball seedlings.
In the game, I saw him constantly cheering on his players and not giving up even when he was behind.
This kind of spirit is what we need most.
I think that we should not let him take the blame, on the contrary, we should give him more support and encouragement.
毕竟，Rome wasn＇t built in a day，中国篮球的崛起也需要时间和耐心。
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Looking back on the whole schedule, our youngsters have experienced highs and lows.
However, whether it was the cheers when they won or the frustration and loss after a loss, they showed a good mental outlook.
With this attitude, the score on the field of play is even more precious.
Because it tells us that this group of young people not only has strength, but also has a heart that will never give up.
A netizen said: "What I appreciate most is the psychological quality of this group of young men.
Especially after the heavy defeat to the American team, they were not defeated, but quickly adjusted their form.
This kind of psychological quality is simply stronger than reinforced concrete! I think that's what we're most proud of.
Because in competitive sports, skills can be improved through training, but mental quality needs to be honed over a long period of time.
This group of young players already has the basic qualities to become excellent athletes, and the future is promising! ＂
Although this competition is over, I believe that for Xun Sinan and Zhang Boyuan, this is just a new beginning.
Like butterflies coming out of their cocoons, they will definitely become stronger after experiencing the baptism of this world-class competition.
We look forward to seeing them shine in the future and win more honors for Chinese basketball."
Some netizens looked forward to the future like this: "I think this competition is like a shot in the arm for this group of young players."
They have experienced first-hand the atmosphere of a world-class competition and seen the quality of the best teams in each country, and this experience is invaluable.
I believe that they will definitely turn what they have learned in this competition into nutrients for their own growth.
Maybe in the near future, we'll see them shine at the Olympics or the World Cup.
At that time, we will definitely be proud of them and proud of Chinese basketball! ＂
Finally, let's once again give a thumbs up to this group of lovely lads.
In their own way, they interpret what it means to be youthful and fearless.
Although the results of this competition were not satisfactory, the spirit and attitude they showed have won the respect of everyone.
Isn't that what sportsmanship is all about?
A netizen's comment, I think, can be used as the best summary of this competition: "Winning or losing is not the most important thing, the important thing is that we see hope."
This group of young people is like bright stars, although the current light is not dazzling enough, but as long as we give enough patience and support, they will eventually converge into a galaxy to illuminate the future of Chinese basketball.
Let's cheer for them and cheer for Chinese basketball! I believe that in the near future, we will definitely be able to occupy a place in the world basketball arena and let the five-star red flag fly high in the international arena! ＂
Yes, let's look forward to the future of this group of young players.
They are like a rainbow on the basketball court, although it is not bright enough now, but it has already foreshadowed the beauty after the storm.
I believe that in the near future, we will definitely be able to see them shine on a bigger stage and write a new chapter for Chinese basketball!