About Me
Yang Hansen is a young center from Zibo, Shandong, China, standing 7'1" tall. He was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2025 NBA Draft and then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. He is a rising star in Chinese basketball who achieved his NBA dream through outstanding performance in the CBA.
Basic Information
Career Timeline
Joined Qingdao Guoxin Haitian Club youth system
2020Entered the club's youth training system under invitation from Qingdao Guoxin Haitian Club
Qingdao Guoxin Haitian youth team won U17 national championship
2021Yang Hansen was named Best Defensive Player
Qingdao Guoxin Haitian youth team defended U17 national championship
2022Yang Hansen was named Most Valuable Player
Joined Qingdao Eagles CBA first team
2023In the 2023-24 CBA season, Yang Hansen was promoted to Qingdao Guoxin Aquatic Products first team to play professional games
CBA professional debut
2023On October 23, 2023, made professional debut in the first round of regular season against Beijing Beikong
CBA All-Star Game North starter
2024In that season's All-Star Game, Yang Hansen was selected as North All-Star starter
Won multiple CBA honors
2024CBA Domestic Player First Team, CBA Defensive Player of the Year, CBA Rookie of the Year
Selected by Memphis Grizzlies in NBA Draft
2025On June 25, 2025, selected 16th overall by Memphis Grizzlies in 2025 NBA Draft
Traded to Portland Trail Blazers
2025After being drafted, traded to Portland Trail Blazers
NBA Summer League debut
2025On July 12, 2025, made team debut in Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors NBA Summer League game, playing less than 24 minutes with 10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks and 1 steal
My Story
Background
Yang Hansen was born in Zibo, Shandong Province, and started playing basketball at a young age. He entered club training in the third grade of elementary school and later attended Zibo Sports School. Around 2020, he joined the youth training system of Qingdao Guoxin Haitian Club.
NBA Journey
Yang Hansen excelled in Qingdao Guoxin Haitian youth team, helping the team win U17 national championships for two consecutive years and earning individual honors. In 2023, he was promoted to the CBA first team and won multiple important honors in his first season, including CBA Rookie of the Year. In 2025, he successfully entered the NBA, starting a new chapter in his professional career.
Education
Zibo Sports School
Hobbies
Languages
Train hard, pursue excellence
Fun Facts
Hometown
From Zibo, Shandong Province
Height Advantage
One of the tallest Chinese players in NBA history
Basketball Start
Already over 2 meters tall at age 14