Class of 2015 going from strength to strength on court

3. Two to watch

Xing Jinbo was the most outstanding female player at the first National Youth Games, which served as a springboard for her joining the WCBA.

Xing is so popular she even receives flowers from fans when she plays in the WCBA as she chases her dream of gaining glory with the national team.

Meanwhile, 6-foot-9 Taruike Jianiyou, who likewise gained fame at those Games, has been nicknamed "Foreign Player" by fans since joining the CBA's Beijing Ducks.

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