The striker who looks the most like Ding Yanyuhang in China! He is predicted to be ranked 30th in the first round of the NBA and has won two NCAAoffers

Although Zeng Fanbo signed with the Nets with an ex10 contract and will represent the team in the Chinese Games held in Macau in October, rationally analyzes that no forward in the Chinese men's basketball team has been able to gain a foothold in the NBA in recent years. Last year, Choi Yongxi bravely stepped out of her comfort zone and signed a two-way contract with the Nets. Not to mention gaining a foothold in the NBA, it would be difficult to even play in the Development League.

Looking back over the years, it may be that only Ding Yanyuhang, who is completely healthy, can be able to reach the NBA scouting eye. However, in the future, Zhang Boyuan, a potential star in China, will have the opportunity to open the NBA door through the draft.

Zhang Boyuan, now 18 years old, is 2.03 meters tall. During the U18 Asian Cup last year, Zhang Boyuan showed his strength. In this year's U19 World Cup, although Zhang Boyuan's condition was slightly ups and downs, he was able to deliver a good 14.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 steals. In the new season, he has been confirmed that he will not return to China to play in the CBA, but will start his last year of his high school career in Veritas, a well-known American high school.

Recently, Zhang Boyuan has successively won offers from the University of California, Riverside and the University of Texas, El Paso. Although he is not very famous, he is at least a first-level NCAA alliance. For Zhang Boyuan, if he goes to a not-famous university to play, it is indeed more suitable for his current development than being a supporting role in some famous basketball schools.

As a tall ball-holding forward, Zhang Boyuan now has the prototype of a world-class forward (height advantage, able to hold the ball, and shooting). Now he has the opportunity to study in high school and college in the United States. If Zhang Boyuan can gain sufficient training here, he is not without the opportunity to become the first Chinese forward player to be selected by the NBA.

Zhang Boyuan was previously rated as a four-star high school student by the well-known American website ON3 Sports. In addition, Zhang Boyuan was predicted to be selected in the 30th pick by the 2028 NBA mock draft by the US draft website NBA Draft Room. This is enough to prove that Zhang Boyuan's potential is recognized by the United States, so the next step depends on whether he can truly realize his talent in this land.

At this stage, Zhang Boyuan needs to improve what he is good at in the American environment and make up for his shortcomings. In terms of key school selection, as mentioned earlier, he does not necessarily have to go to those famous basketball schools. As a ball-holding forward, if he really goes to some strong teams and is forced to change his playing style, it will affect his draft market. Therefore, if you can find an NCAA team that suits you, Zhang Boyuan has a chance to open the NBA door through the draft by making the market in the NCAA.