Chen Yingjun (second from left) was elected as the top pick of CBA, and Zhou Yixiang (second from right) was selected as the second place.
According to Taiwanese media, after returning from the United States, he directly participated in the CBA draft. 24-year-old Chen Yingjun became the first Taiwanese player to be drafted first in the CBA draft in three years and will wear the Guangzhou Dragon and Lion jersey. Looking back on his original intention of becoming a professional player in basketball, Chen Yingjun said that his dream has come true and hopes to compete with Guo Ailun in the CBA arena.
Chen Yingjun went to the United States immediately after graduating from high school, and successively wore the jersey of NCAA second-level Belmont University and NCAA first-level team Liberty University. Now she has fulfilled her dream of being a professional basketball player and obtained a 1+1 contract. Once sitting on the bench in the NCAA, Chen Yingjun admitted that she was alone in the United States and had no idea of giving up.
"Of course there have been setbacks, and I also wanted to give up. I am grateful to my family and people around me for their support as the motivation to successfully complete my studies." At the time of the draft, Chen Yingjun was still training for the Universiade Chinese Men's Basketball Team, and was notified by his family that he Knowing that he was selected as the top pick in the draft, "I was really excited. It was also a dream come true to become a professional player."
Chen Yingjun was mentally prepared to challenge in mainland China. He had previously asked Chen Shinian and "Little Fatty" Hong Zhishan who had CBA experience. Qiu Yi also communicated with Hu Longmao who joined Fujian Xunxing in the CBA last year. "I have sought some advice from my seniors on how to match and play with foreign generals. I am also mentally prepared."
has been in the United States for many years. Chen Yingjun is not worried about his ability to adapt to the environment. Guo Ailun, the current head coach of the Chinese national team , is the player Chen Yingjun is most looking forward to playing against. "I have played against him in the Asian Youth and World Youth League before. After all, he has excellent physical conditions. For me, I was beaten hard before, so of course I hope to compete with him again in the CBA arena.
