The 2025 CBA All-Star Rookie Challenge brought exciting performances to Changchun, Jilin Province, showcasing the rising talent in Chinese basketball.
In a thrilling matchup, the CBA Freshmen Team narrowly defeated Tsinghua University with a score of 83-74. Leading the charge was 20-year-old guard Yu Miti Saidake from the Guangzhou Loong Lions, who scored 20 points and earned the MVP honor. \"This victory means redemption β we suffered a heavy loss against Tsinghua in our youth team days,\" Yu Miti said. \"The MVP trophy fuels my drive to keep evolving.\"
Meanwhile, Team CUBAL (Chinese University Basketball League) delivered an impressive upset over the CBA Sophomore Team, winning 88-78. Guan Ziyu from Peking University was the standout performer, scoring 19 points and receiving the MVP trophy. \"Since childhood, my goal has been to reach a higher stage of basketball, and I've been working step by step towards it,\" Guan said. \"Today's victory came because we were all driven by a strong determination.\"
The Rookie Challenge event featured two games designed to highlight the next generation of basketball stars, making the All-Star Weekend a memorable experience for fans and players alike.
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Freshmen, CUBAL Team split 2025 CBA All-Star Rookie Challenge wins
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