China women’s basketball won the runner-up in the previous women’s basketball World Cup, which tied the team’s best result. China’s women’s basketball insider Han Xu also entered the best lineup of the World Cup. After playing in the WNBA Free team last season, Han Xu has achieved a significant improvement in basketball skills, confrontation ability, confidence in the game, etc.
This is also directly reflected in the process of representing China’s women’s basketball World Cup. After defeating Australia women’s basketball in the semi-finals, Sandy, the head coach of Australia women’s basketball and also the head coach of the free men, commented on Han Xu’s performance in this Asian Cup. She said, “Han Xu plays a very prominent role on the court, she is very threatening and destructive, whether it is to block the downcomer after removal or to run out for projection.”
Han Xu received an exclusive interview on the 4th. She scored 8 points for her performance in this World Cup. “The remaining 2 points are that she can become more mature, china’s women’s basketball can also achieve better results in the future.” At the same time, Han Xu also firmly believes that as long as Chinese women’s basketball keep improving, they will climb to the “top of the Mountain” one day in the future “. The following is the interview content:
Q: What is the biggest feeling of this World Cup? Which game is the most impressive?
A: In this World Cup, I think China has won the runner-up women’s basketball, which is the best result in history. This result was obtained by 1.1 drops of hard training at ordinary times. In the past four years or so, we have played many competitions, including the last World Cup and the last Olympic Games. Each of us has achieved great growth, everyone showed and bloomed bravely on the court. We played the usual training content, which was the place I felt most.
As for which match was the most impressive, there were actually several matches, such as two matches against the United States, but for me, it was the semi-final match against Australia women’s basketball, in this game, I grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked 5 times, which is actually the help I especially want to provide to the team. In addition to scoring, I hope that as an insider, I will bring direct help to the team in rebound and defense. I feel very pleased.
Q: Speaking of the duel with Australia women’s basketball in the semi-final, this is one of the most comprehensive matches you have played in this World Cup. What was your mentality at that time?
A: I was absorbed in the competition. Although it is said that this is a very important semi-final, you will not feel too much pressure when you devote yourself to the competition and put all your energy into every attack and defense round, it won’t be too nervous in the competition.
Q: Give yourself a bit of performance in this World Cup. Why?
A: I think you can score 8 points, which should be A high score. In fact, before the World Cup began, I didn’t expect that I would perform like this. I gave myself 8 points, one is my performance, and more importantly, our team has achieved such excellent results. With the remaining 2 points, I think I can become more mature in the future and China can achieve better results in the women’s basketball future.
Q: In this women’s basketball World Cup, there were two contests with the defending champion US women’s basketball. In one group match, we made a lot of trouble for our opponents, and the other one was the final. We also fought for the last second. Let’s talk about these two matches.
A: I feel very lucky to be able to compete with American women’s basketball twice. The United States is the champion women’s basketball, and their overall strength is really strong. It is not easy for us to have two matches with them. We all cherish this opportunity. The video and process of these two games are worth summarizing. Because only by fighting with strong teams can we become stronger and stronger. During the women’s basketball match with the United States, we also felt the gap with our opponents. For example, I think there are gaps in confrontation and counterattack speed. There is also how to deal with it under the strong defense of the other side.
Q: This World Cup, the two matches with the United States women’s basketball and the overall performance of China women’s basketball in this World Cup, makes people feel that the gap between China women’s basketball and the United States women’s basketball is gradually narrowing. What do you think?
A: I think so. I believe that if we keep working hard, we will stand on the top of the mountain one day. What we have not done now does not mean that we can never finish it.
Q: What does this World Cup experience mean to you?
A: I think this is A very valuable experience and A recognition of my long-term efforts. At the same time, it also encourages me to become better and make me better in my career development. I have also seen some gaps and deficiencies, for example, I think I need to further improve my antagonism in the future, and physical fitness. The schedule of this World Cup is too intensive, which is very challenging for physical fitness.
Q: Are there any unforgettable moments during this World Cup?
A: For example, we guided Zheng Wei to celebrate her birthday during this World Cup. On that night, we turned off the lights, sang birthday songs and blew candles together. At that time, everyone felt the warmth of the team. We were like a family.
Q: In what ways do you want to be better before the Paris Olympics?
A: I hope that at that time, I can have A better competitive state than now, playing more confident and aggressive in the competition. At the same time, it is more determined. Maybe I am still a little hesitant sometimes, but I hope I can be more determined later.