Zhang Ziyu represents China at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Nineteen-year-old center Zhang Ziyu is competing for China at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup. Standing between 7-3 and 7-4, she is recognized as one of the tallest active players in women's basketball. Zhang previously gained international attention at the 2024 FIBA U-18 Cup, where she earned tournament MVP honors while leading China to a silver medal. She currently plays for the Shandong Six Stars in the WCBA and is eligible for the 2027 WNBA draft. Her participation in the current World Cup comes after the team previously navigated roster challenges. Coaching staff have described her size as a rare physical advantage that creates unique matchup difficulties for opponents on the court.
- •Zhang Ziyu is a 19-year-old center competing for China in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup.
- •Measurements for her height vary between 7-3 and 7-4 across official profiles.
- •She earned tournament MVP honors at the 2024 FIBA U-18 Cup.
- •The center is eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft.
- •She plays professionally for the Shandong Six Stars in the WCBA.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Caitlin Clark gives her verdict on 7’4″ Zhang Ziyu after Team USA’s win over China
- 6:15 PMAssociated Press — China's 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu looms over opponents on debut at Women’s Basketball World Cup - apnews.com
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Who is Zhang Ziyu? Meet China's 7-foot-2 center towering over FIBA Women's World Cup competition
"China’s Zhang Ziyu had everyone looking up to her on the opening day of the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. The 19-year-old Zhang is 7-foot-3. She gave the United States a tough physical challenge to overcome in the four-time defending champion’s open…
"It’s not every day you come across a 7’4″ player like Zhang Ziyu in women’s basketball. Team USA may have comfortably taken the 94-61 victory, but 7-foot-4 phenom Zhang Ziyu still put on a show in her limited minutes.
"Zhang Ziyu will look to steer China to a podium finish during the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 11:35 AMCaitlin Clark gives her verdict on 7’4″ Zhang Ziyu after Team USA’s win over China
It’s not every day you come across a 7’4″ player like Zhang Ziyu in women’s basketball. Team USA may have comfortably taken the 94-61 victory, but 7-foot-4 phenom Zhang Ziyu still put on a show in her limited minutes.
- Associated PressSep 4, 2026, 6:15 PMChina's 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu looms over opponents on debut at Women’s Basketball World Cup - apnews.com
China’s Zhang Ziyu had everyone looking up to her on the opening day of the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin. The 19-year-old Zhang is 7-foot-3. She gave the United States a tough physical challenge to overcome in the four-time defending champion’s open…
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 6:20 AMWho is Zhang Ziyu? Meet China's 7-foot-2 center towering over FIBA Women's World Cup competition
Zhang Ziyu will look to steer China to a podium finish during the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup.
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