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Zhang Ziyu

Zhang Ziyu
The latest news and top stories on Zhang Ziyu. An 18-year-old Chinese basketball prodigy, she stands at an imposing 7ft 5in, earning her the moniker ’Moving Great Wall’. Known for her agility and offensive prowess, she was named MVP of the 2024 FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup. Having made her senior national team debut in June 2025, she has already impressed with dominant performances, showcasing exceptional scoring, rebounding, and blocking abilities. Her background includes a family of professional basketball players, and she is widely considered a future star, drawing WNBA attention.
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Furious Chinese fans turn on teen Zhang Ziyu after shock basketball loss to Japan

Defeat in semi-final of Fiba Women’s Asia Cup marks stunning fall from grace for defending champions, and fans don’t hold back.

Zhang Ziyu, China’s ‘strategic nuclear weapon’, on verge of medal on senior debut

Video | China’s ‘moving Great Wall’ basketballer makes senior team debut

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