Yang Shuyu is a Chinese professional basketball player who currently plays forward for the Chinese national team and is most recently associated with the Guangdong Vermilion Birds in the WCBA. She is recognized for her athleticism, versatility, and significant contributions to her team’s successes at both the club and international levels.
Early Life and Background
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Full Name: Yang Shuyu (杨舒予)
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Date of Birth: March 6, 2002
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Hometown: Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Height: 6’0″ (1.82–1.85 m, sources vary)
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Weight: 67–70 kg (154 lbs)
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Position: Forward
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Jersey Number: #8
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Family:
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Sister of Chinese national team guard Yang Liwei
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Early Achievements:
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Became a national second-level athlete in 2014
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Achieved national first-level athlete status in 2016
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Admitted to Beijing Sport University in 2019
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Professional Career
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Club Teams:
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Guangdong Dongguan Xintongsheng Women’s Basketball Club (2018–2022):
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Helped Guangdong win their first-ever WCBA championship in 2018–19
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Averaged increasing minutes and production each season
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2018–19: 10 games, 11.5 minutes, 4.2 points, 1.6 assists per game
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2019–20: 12 games, 13.9 minutes, 6.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists per game
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2020–21: 16 games, 23.6 minutes, 11.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists per game
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2021–22: 17 games, 29.6 minutes, 15.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists per game
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Inner Mongolia Nongxin Basketball Club (2022–2023):
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Reached the WCBA runner-up in 2023
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Guangdong Vermilion Birds (2023–2025):
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Returned to Guangdong, continuing as a key contributor
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Recent WCBA Stats (2024–25):
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Sample games: 9–17 points, 2–6 assists, 2–6 rebounds per game
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Season averages: ~13–14 points, 4–5 assists, 4–6 rebounds per game5
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WNBA:
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Eligible for the 2024 WNBA Draft (not selected)
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International Career
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Olympics:
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Competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo
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Won a bronze medal in 3×3 basketball at age 19
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FIBA Women’s Basketball Asia Cup:
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2023: Member of the championship team that defeated Japan in the final (73–71)
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FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup:
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Represented China in youth international competitions
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Asian Games:
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Competed and won medals with the national team
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Achievements & Honors
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Olympic bronze medalist (2020, 3×3 basketball)
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FIBA Women’s Basketball Asia Cup champion (2023)
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WCBA champion (2019)
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WCBA runner-up (2023)
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Prada Brand Ambassador (2023)
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Consistent national team starter and leader
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Multiple-time WCBA All-Star
Playing Profile
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Strengths:
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Athleticism and versatility
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Scoring ability, especially from mid-range and beyond the arc
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Playmaking and ball-handling
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Defensive intensity and leadership
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Style:
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Aggressive, dynamic forward who excels in transition and half-court offense
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Brings energy, championship experience, and a team-first mentality
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FAQs About Yang Shuyu
What position does Yang Shuyu play?
Forward
Which team does she play for?
Chinese national team (international); Guangdong Vermilion Birds (WCBA, 2023–2025)
How old is Yang Shuyu?
23 (born March 6, 2002)
What are her main achievements?
Olympic bronze medalist, Asia Cup champion, WCBA champion and runner-up, Prada brand ambassador
What is her playing style?
Versatile, athletic forward with strong scoring and playmaking
Conclusion
Yang Shuyu is a rising and accomplished forward whose athleticism, versatility, and leadership have made her a key figure in Chinese basketball and a role model for young athletes.
