Hu Jinqiu (front, 2nd R) of China goes for a layup during the match between China and Japan at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

Zhao Jiwei (2nd R) of China competes during the match between China and Japan at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

Yang Hansen of China warms up ahead of the match between China and Japan at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

Wang Junjie (L, above) of China goes for a layup during the match between China and Japan at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

Yang Hansen (L) of China celebrates with his teammate Zhu Junlong during the match between China and Japan at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

Wang Junjie (2nd R) of China goes for a layup during the match between China and Japan at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

Yang Hansen (R) of China goes for a layup during the match between China and Japan at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, July 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)