Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen wins game for China in qualifying

Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen led China to an 89-87 victory over Lebanon in FIBA World Cup qualifying on Monday. The 21-year-old finished with 19 points, nine rebounds, and two assists, converting a layup in the final seconds to break a tie. This performance concluded a 2-0 qualifying window for China, which also included an 83-57 win against Qatar. Yang averaged 17 points and nine rebounds during the two-game stretch. While Yang played limited minutes for Portland during his rookie season, the center continues to see developmental action through international competition and time with the G League Rip City Remix. He remains a long-term prospect for the Blazers' frontcourt as the team monitors his international progress.

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