Hu Jinqiu is the best Chinese big man since Zhou Qi without a doubt. Like Zhou Qi, he is also skinny and mobile. While he doesn't have Zhou Qi's physical potential (height and crazy wingspan) he may already be a better player because the guy doesn't shy away from physical contacts and is, in my opinion, a better rebounder. (Zhou Qi is the better defender.)
Age: 1997
Height:210cm (he was 208cm at the 2014 FIBA U17 worlds)
Position: PF
Team: Zhejiang Guangsha Lions (3rd year)
2017-18 stats (after 17 games):
MPG: 36min
PPG: 21.9
RPG: 10.1
FG%: 69.8%
FT%: 81.5%
This website ranks him 56th in their "Top 100 NBA Draft Prospects" lists:
Hu Jinqiu is a terrific offensive player. He runs the floor every fast break, is aggressive in his drives to the basket, and has a soft, smooth touch, not just around the basket but also in mid-range and from free throws. His footwork, though a little clumsy, is also solid. He's very young so there's still plenty of room to improve:
* Get stronger and bigger - obvious, but he has a larger frame than Zhou Qi so this part isn't too difficult
* Develop a back-to-basket game - he may not have to use it much but it will expand his offensive arsenal. Right now he's prone to offensive fouls the way he rams into opponents.
* Develop a left hand hook shot - right now he only goes right
* Get better defensive positions - this is his biggest weakness because of his hyperactivity, but this will surely improve
Age: 1997
Height:210cm (he was 208cm at the 2014 FIBA U17 worlds)
Position: PF
Team: Zhejiang Guangsha Lions (3rd year)
2017-18 stats (after 17 games):
MPG: 36min
PPG: 21.9
RPG: 10.1
FG%: 69.8%
FT%: 81.5%
This website ranks him 56th in their "Top 100 NBA Draft Prospects" lists:
Hu Jinqiu is a terrific offensive player. He runs the floor every fast break, is aggressive in his drives to the basket, and has a soft, smooth touch, not just around the basket but also in mid-range and from free throws. His footwork, though a little clumsy, is also solid. He's very young so there's still plenty of room to improve:
* Get stronger and bigger - obvious, but he has a larger frame than Zhou Qi so this part isn't too difficult
* Develop a back-to-basket game - he may not have to use it much but it will expand his offensive arsenal. Right now he's prone to offensive fouls the way he rams into opponents.
* Develop a left hand hook shot - right now he only goes right
* Get better defensive positions - this is his biggest weakness because of his hyperactivity, but this will surely improve