Top pick Wang says he's prepared to wait his turn

As the top overall pick in Monday's CBA Draft, college hoops star Wang Shaojie has realistic ambitions for his rookie season as a professional.

Unlike in the NBA, where first-round draft picks are under enormous pressure to shine right away, China's top pro circuit should be easier to navigate for Wang, who was named MVP of the Chinese University Basketball Association (CUBA) final this year.

"To start off the bench or even stay there for the majority of my rookie year is something that I expect and something I've prepared for," Wang said after being selected by the Beijing Royal Fighters on Monday.