On April 25, Chinese basketball duo Yang Shuyu and Chen Mingling made a stunning debut in the NBL1, leading Melbourne Tigers to an 86–83 comeback win over Ringwood Hawks.
🔥 Yang Shuyu Takes Over
Trailing for most of the game, Yang exploded in the fourth quarter with 16 points, finishing with:
- 31 points
- 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals
- +19 plus-minus
She was named game MVP.
💥 Chen Mingling Steps Up
Chen added:
- 19 points
- 3 rebounds, 3 assists
- 2 steals, 1 block
📊 Combined Impact
The duo scored 50 points, accounting for 58% of the team’s total.
🌏 Bigger Picture
With players like Han Xu and Li Yueru returning to the WNBA, and others heading abroad, this performance highlights a clear trend—
Chinese players are not just participating overseas.
They are leading.
