Those who chase light will eventually shine. Yang Hansen and Lin Wei will strive for the NBA

Yang Hansen and Lin Wei, as the new generation of Chinese basketball, are currently making every effort to make the 2025 NBA draft, and their dynamics and prospects have attracted much attention.

Yang Hansen is 2.18 meters tall, with an arm span of 2.24 meters, and has outstanding static talent; his ability to respond (3 assists per game in CBA) and frame protection efficiency (CBA block king) has attracted attention from scouts, and his style of play is similar to Jokic.

Although Yang Hansen only played in the CBA League for two seasons, he was full of honors. He was a two-time CBA League All-Star player. He won the CBA Star of the Year for two consecutive seasons and a first-team member of the best domestic player lineup for two consecutive seasons; 2023-2024 season: won the Best Defensive Player with averaging 2.7 blocks per game, setting a record for the youngest winning of the award. He averaged 2.6 blocks per game in the 2024-25 season and won the league block king.

Lin Wei entered the CBA League one season earlier than Yang Hansen. He is only 1.91 meters tall and has better offensive ability. This season, Lin Wei represented the Nanjing Men's Basketball Team in 34 regular season games, averaging 21 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5 assists and 1.4 steals per game. He is the local scoring champion this season and led the team to the playoffs for the first time in history. Lin Wei is also a member of the two-time All-Star in the CBA League.

Regarding the draft prospects, Yang Hansen is even brighter. He has now confirmed to participate in the NBA joint trial from May 11 to 18; while Lin Wei lost the joint trial, but he will still go to Phoenix to prepare for this year's NBA draft.

Yang Hansen's American brokerage is Klutch Sports brokerage founded by Ritchie Paul. The company has stars such as James and Davis, and has richer draft experience. Yang Hansen is expected to be selected around 50 places in the second round. The US agency signed by Lin Wei is Lift Sports, a company founded by former NBA pitcher Mike Miller, which has NBA active players such as Morant. Lin Wei is only 191 cm tall. Although she has excellent offensive ability, her defensive quality is very poor. There are many double-athlete guards like Lin Wei who rely on shooting numbers to accumulate points in the United States, and they are all caught. If Lin Wei cannot quickly improve his defensive ability and offensive efficiency, his failure to be elected is almost inevitable.

On May 3, Yang Hansen had set off from Beijing to Los Angeles, adjusted the time difference and participated in the Chicago joint trial; on May 5, Lin Wei also set out for the United States for special training. His name did not appear in the roster of invited players, nor in the G League's elite training camp. The situation was a bit similar to Cui Yongxi last year. Perhaps a two-way contract is most suitable for Lin Wei.

In addition to Yang Hansen and Lin Wei, Cui Yongxi is also chasing his dreams in the NBA. Last season, he won a two-way contract with the Nets, but later suffered a knee injury and was cut by the team. He will still work for an NBA contract next season.

Those who chase the light will eventually shine brightly and will one day arrive at the distance I yearn for!