HANSEN YANG
HISTERICALCHEES COMBINE APPROVED
Position/Archetype: Post and Pass 5
College: (Pro) Qingdao Double Star Eagles - China
Pros:
Size: 7'1 guy with a 9'3 standing reach is very strong measurements for a center. The size has always been obvious to me watching him post up and boxing out he seems to use it somewhat well as a rebounder but needs to use It more to score in my opinion.
Passing: Really impressive passes in the combine and in CBA, spots cutter really well in the high post and places it really well. Great anticipation. this is where I see a lot of upside in his game with the passing which we've seen a few guys be able to do and be stars in the league as 5s. question is will he ever find a place to be able to use this to a high level.
Post play and handle: One thing thats become clear to me Is he has great feel for the game, nice handle and has some neat moves he's been able to use in the CBA which gives me some Sengun vibes but again how is this gonna compare to when he's against NBA post defenders, I don't know.
Rebounding: Uses his body really well as a rebounder to get board and box out well and ends up getting huge numbers. I will say this probably won't have any problems becoming an NBA skill, can't teach size.
Cons:
Perimeter Defence: Not mobile enough for me to see him doing anything really on the perimeter as a defender and thats gonna hold him back when he does have to match up with this new age of mobile centers we've seen coming through recently.
Three point shooting: I don't doubt the confidence and I think the form is ok at least but it definitely isn't falling right now, and I'm currently not gonna bet on it ever being a high level skill but there's something there but right now I'd say he has to work on this to be a more effective high post layer to reach his max potential.
Athleticism: Slow and hasn't had to be very high level on this end to be effective in the CBA unlike how he will have to be in the NBA which is why I have some question defensively not only on the perimeter or how strong the interior might be, even if he was the best defender ninth CBA last year.
Intangibles: Key point is most second round talents don't get a second contract, if you get one your in the top 5% and with upside swings like this, its hard for me to think of him as a safe bet here. It's hard cause I really enjoy watching him, he's a super fun watch in the combine he was too. So I urge you, just enjoy the footage, I don't think we will see it much after the draft.
NBA Pro Comp: Less Mobile Alperen Sengun
Projection: He's an upside swing but I definitely see him proving people wrong or just crashing out the league or never even getting there in the first place. I choose not to project him, it's just too hard but im leaning crashing out as of now, most guys just don't work out.
CHEESE FINAL BOARD RANKING: (coming soon)