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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)
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%
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His scoring output this season. Since November 12 he has scored 20 or more every single game.
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.
* 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)
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%
Untitled.jpg
His scoring output this season. Since November 12 he has scored 20 or more every single game.
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.
* Get better defensive positions - this is his biggest weakness because of his hyperactivity, but this will surely improve