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The three strongest centers in the Chinese men s basketball team, Zhou Qi, Hu Jinqiu and Yang Hansen, each hold the label of "the strongest weapon"

7:16pm, 20 October 2025Basketball

Which of the three centers in the Chinese men's basketball team is the most powerful right now? The three major centers are none other than Zhou Qi, Hu Jinqiu, and Yang Hansen. The three of them will be the mainstay of the Chinese men's basketball team in the 2028 Olympics.

1. Zhou Qi, the Mobile Great Wall, the Optimus Prime on the defensive end of the Chinese men's basketball team. If there is a "defensive tower" inside the Chinese men's basketball team, it must be Zhou Qi. This big man, who is 2.17 meters tall, has an enviable static talent - a wingspan of more than 2.33 meters. In the CBA, he is an insurmountable barrier. He can always interfere with shots with his long arms and cut off breakthrough routes with his feet. In terms of single defense hardness, frame protection coverage and assist defense awareness, there is currently no second center in the country that can match him. Zhou Qi is the "defensive iron gate" that the Chinese men's basketball team needs most.

2. Hu Jinqiu, the strongest inside scorer of the Chinese men's basketball team, has "no solution" on the offensive end. If Zhou Qi is the "shield" inside, then Hu Jinqiu is the "spear" inside. This super center, known as "Big Qiu" by fans, has spent ten years polishing himself into the most stable inside scoring machine in the CBA. There are no fancy moves in his offense, but his moves are deadly. When posting up, he can use his shoulders to open up space, and then finish with a small hook. At the national team level, his "low consumption and high output" is a tactical treasure - he is the mainstay of the Chinese men's basketball team in the Asian Cup finals. He used "no ball + air cutting" to tear up the opponent's defense. Hu Jinqiu is the most powerful offensive weapon inside the Chinese men's basketball team.

3. Yang Hansen, the strongest offensive and defensive center in the Chinese men's basketball team. While fans are still discussing "the next Yao Ming", Yang Hansen has already proven himself in the NBA with actions. The supernova selected by the Trail Blazers showed terrifying potential in both offense and defense in the preseason. On the offensive end, he not only has the back-up skills of a traditional center, but also can support from the high post like Jokic; his mid-range jump shot is even more accurate. On the defensive end, his talent and IQ are both online. His frame protection relies not on physical confrontation, but on anticipation - he can always position himself in advance and use his long arms to interfere with the opponent's shots; when assisting in defense, he understands the strategy of "shooting more, not sudden", which not only limits the opponent's breakthrough, but also prevents him from being deceived by fake moves. Trail Blazers coach Billups marveled that "his ability to read the game is like a veteran who has played for five years." He is the center with the strongest offensive and defensive abilities in the Chinese men's basketball team.

In summary! From Zhou Qi's "defensive dominance" to Hu Jinqiu's "unstoppable offense" to Yang Hansen's "all-around potential", these three centers will help Guo Shiqiang lead the team to qualify for the Olympics.

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