Though not many can relate to being 7'1" or an NBA first-round pick, Hansen's interests outside of basketball were very relatable to many fans. Several fans loved Hansen's answer, and chimed in on ...

Yang Hansen, the Portland Trail Blazers 2025 draft pick, listens as translator Chris Liu answers a question for the media at the team s practice facility on Friday, June, 27, 2025.© Sean Meagher ...

Unlike most NBA players who develop their passion for basketball early, Portland Trail Blazers first-round draft pick Yang Hansen didn’t take to the sport until he was about 13. “Before that ...

The 20-year-old Hansen played for the Qingdao Eagles of the Chinese Basketball Association from 2023 to this year. He was a two-time CBA All-Star and earned the Rookie of the Year honor during his ...

Some even compared Yang to a certain Serbian player with three MVP awards in his trophy case. “I like to eat” oh yeah he’s the next Jokic for sure — APHoops (@APH00PS) June 27, 2025 ...

The Trail Blazers introduced Chinese center Yang Hansen after drafting him No. 16 overall. The 7-1 prospect is known for his size, skills and strong basketball IQ.

Yang was a late riser in the 2025 Draft cycle after averaging 16.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.7 blocks for the Qingdao Eagles of the Chinese Basketball Association.

In the Chinese Basketball Association, Yang used his blend of size and skill well, averaging 16.6 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Yang Hansen is going to fit into American culture just fine. The Trail Blazers' 7-foot-1 Chinese center was introduced to Portland on Friday, and was asked about his interests.

Yang Hansen wasn’t even invited to sit with the top prospects on the first night of the NBA draft. But the center from China became a surprise first-round pick anyway.