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Wang Zhelin
王哲林
No. 22 – Fujian Sturgeons
PositionCenter
LeagueCBA
Personal information
Born (1994-01-20) January 20, 1994 (age 30)
Fuzhou, Fujian, China
NationalityChinese
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2016: 2nd round, 57th overall pick
Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–presentFujian Sturgeons
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  China
FIBA Asia Championship
Gold medal – first place 2015 Changsha

Wang Zhelin (Chinese: 王哲林; pinyin: Wáng Zhélín, pronounced [uǎŋ ʈʂɤ̌lǐn], WONG juh-leen; born January 20, 1994) is a Chinese basketball player who plays for the Fujian Sturgeons in the Chinese Basketball Association. He was drafted in Round 2 (Number 57 overall) in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. Wang is considered one of the most promising Chinese players.[1][2][3]

Professional career

Wang Zhelin first gained recognition in March 2012 when he was selected to the Chinese national team's preliminary squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics though he did not make the final squad. In April 2012, Wang was chosen to play at the Nike Hoop Summit and he impressed many by scoring 19 points, 8 rebounds, and blocking 2 shots in an 84-75 victory against the U.S. men's junior select team.[4] This was the best all-time performance by any Chinese player in the Nike Hoop Summit.

After impressing with Chinese youth national teams at various tournaments, Wang then signed his first professional contract with the Fujian Sturgeons of the Chinese Basketball Association on June 2012 prior to the 2012-13 season.[5] Wang had an impressive first professional season as he averaged 20.3 points and 12.9 rebounds per game to become a key player for Fujian. His second season with Fujian saw him put up a career-high 22.8 points per game. He did not reach the same heights in successive seasons; his injury-derailed fourth season saw him produce career-low averages of 10 points, 6 rebounds and 0.4 blocks in 21.3 minutes of average action.

Despite coming in to the 2016 NBA draft under the radar, in part due to injuries he was dealing with at the time, Wang would get selected late in the second round by the Memphis Grizzlies as the 57th pick.[6] As compatriot Zhou Qi was selected with the 43rd pick by the Houston Rockets, the 2016 edition marked the second time two Chinese prospects were selected in an NBA draft (the first time being in 2007 with Yi Jianlian and Sun Yue). However, Wang would not immediately join the Grizzlies, thus returning with Fujian for the following season in order to develop.[7]

International career

Wang played for the Chinese national team at the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship played in China. Coming off the bench he participated in China's romp to the title and qualify for the 2016 Olympics.

Career statistics

CBA

Year Team GP RPG APG FG% FT% PPG
2012–13 Fujian 32 12.9 1.3 .531 .627 20.3
2013–14 Fujian 34 11.4 1.1 .586 .732 22.8
2014–15 Fujian 37 11.5 1.7 .607 .668 21.6
Career 103 11.9 1.4 .575 .676 21.6

References

  1. ^ "Bigs upbeat on Gilas chances".
  2. ^ "Nike Hoop Summit Scouting Reports: Forwards/Big Men".
  3. ^ "14 - Wang ZhelinChina".
  4. ^ "17年全球峰会最强中国球员 2米13新星离NBA有多远".
  5. ^ "福建男篮正式宣布签约王哲林 合同细节尚未透露".
  6. ^ "Grizzlies select Wade Baldwin IV in First Round of 2016 NBA Draft". NBA.com. June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  7. ^ "Wang Zhelin: Will remain in China for 2016-17 season". CBSSports.com. CBS Sports. June 28, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2016.

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