13 out of 15! China's men's basketball starting core! Thank you, He Xining!

Ignoring the opponent's defense, he hit a difficult three-pointer with a strong shot.

In the paint, he used dream-like footwork for a solo drive, followed by a fadeaway jump shot.

Two consecutive spin moves to get past defenders, then scored with a floater amidst heavy coverage.

In the recent home game where Shenzhen defeated Jiangsu 104-84, He Xining seemed unstoppable, shooting almost flawlessly.Starting for about 33 minutes, he shot 13 out of 15, including 5 out of 6 from three-point range, scoring 31 points plus 4 rebounds and 2 assists.His plus-minus value tied with Wang Haoran (10 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block) for the highest in the game.

He is one of the most outstanding performers this season. So far, he has started all 30 games played, averaging 34.6 minutes per game with 20.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.2 steals. He averages 3.1 three-pointers per game at a 41.4% shooting rate, leading Shenzhen to surpass Guangdong and currently rank third in the league with a 19-11 record.

If He Xining wins the MVP award this season, it shouldn't be surprising. Both his individual stats and team-leading performance are among the top tier among domestic players.

What's particularly commendable is that He Xining doesn't falter in FIBA games either. During the second window of the past World Cup qualifiers, he served as China's starting shooting guard. In two games against Japan and Chinese Taipei, he shot 8 out of 17 overall (5 out of 12 from three-point range), totaling 22 points. His fearless play provided the national team with much-needed perimeter firepower.

To put it bluntly, the 29-year-old He Xining has finally secured his place in the national team. He will undoubtedly continue to be entrusted with important responsibilities in the third window of the World Cup qualifiers this July, unless injuries occur.

Regarding Hu Jinqiu, currently China's best interior player, he also recently scored 32 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals in less than 30 minutes, shooting 13 out of 15, in Guangsha's 102-95 away win against Tianjin.

So far this season, Hu Jinqiu has played 30 games, averaging 26.6 minutes per game with 17 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists, with a shooting percentage of 65.7%. He is leading the defending champion Guangsha back to the top position in the league.