Yang Hansen
Updated on 6/26/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 7-1
Weight: 249
Country: China
Professional Team: Qingdao
Classification: International ‘05
Birthdate: 6/26/2005
2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 33
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2025 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 16 by the Memphis Grizzlies
(Rights traded to the Portland Trail Blazers)
Pros:
Solid finisher around the basket
Solid low post scorer
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Adequate shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Excels at scoring on the move
Solid playmaker for his size
Very good rebounder
Decent shot blocker
Cons:
Inconsistent outside shooter
Needs to improve his face-up game
Not an elite ball handler
Struggles to guard quicker players
Only an average athlete
Summary:
Yang Hansen is a very tall, skilled center that had a very good season for Qingdao in China. He is a strong big man that operates well out of the low post and can score and pass the basketball, and has added a promising outside shot, but he will need to improve his mobility, and show that he can guard quicker players on a consistent basis. Currently, he projects to go in the late first to the second round range in the 2025 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Sports Illustrated’s Draft Profile
YouTube’s 1/12/24 Qingdao vs. Liaoning Game via 红星体育官方频道【高清直播】
Games Scouted:
4/14/24 Qingdao vs. Guangzhou
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