Luo Xinyu is a Chinese professional basketball player who plays forward for Jiangsu Yonglian Nanjing in the WCBA and is a rising star on the Chinese national team. Known for her perseverance, versatility, and strong mentality, Xinyu is considered one of the future leaders of Chinese women’s basketball.
Early Life and Background
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Full Name: Luo Xinyu (罗欣棫)
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Date of Birth: November 22, 2001
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Hometown: Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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Height: 6’1″–6’2″ (1.86–1.88 m, sources vary)
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Weight: 176 lbs (80 kg)
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Position: Forward
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Jersey Number: #11 (national team), #12 (Jiangsu)
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Early Basketball:
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Born into a basketball family; both parents were former basketball players
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Sent to a basketball school in Wuxi at age 11
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Overcame early setbacks and rejections to rise through the ranks
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Professional Career
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Club Teams:
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Jiangsu Yonglian Nanjing (2018–present):
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Key player and team leader
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2024 WCBA Season:
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Averaged 18.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game
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Ranked second among domestic players in both categories
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Led Jiangsu to a fourth-place finish in the regular season
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Sample recent game stats:
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28 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist (vs. Beijing, Dec. 2024)
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17 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists (vs. Fujian, Nov. 2024)
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15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists (vs. Inner Mongolia, Dec. 2024)
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WNBA Draft Eligible: 2023 (not drafted)
International Career
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Chinese National Team:
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FIBA Women’s Asia Cup:
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2023: National team debut
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Averaged 4.8 points per game
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Recognized for her hustle, energy, and defensive intensity
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Asian Games:
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2022 Hangzhou: Played a key role in China’s dominant performances
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FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments:
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2024: Averaged 6 points and 3.5 rebounds
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Olympics:
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2024 Paris: Represented China as a rising star
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Achievements & Honors
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Olympian (2024 Paris)
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FIBA Women’s Asia Cup participant (2023)
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Asian Games participant (2022)
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WCBA top domestic scorer and rebounder
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Three-time WCBA All-Star
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Considered a future backbone of the Chinese national team
Playing Profile
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Strengths:
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Versatility and athleticism
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Strong rebounding and scoring
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Defensive intensity and hustle
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Leadership and team-first mentality
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Style:
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Aggressive, dynamic forward who excels in both transition and half-court offense
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Brings energy, perseverance, and a never-give-up attitude
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FAQs About Luo Xinyu
What position does Luo Xinyu play?
Forward
Which team does she play for?
Jiangsu Yonglian Nanjing (WCBA); Chinese national team (international)
How old is Luo Xinyu?
23 (born November 22, 2001)
What are her main achievements?
Olympian, FIBA Asia Cup participant, Asian Games participant, WCBA top domestic scorer and rebounder, three-time WCBA All-Star
What is her playing style?
Versatile, aggressive forward with strong scoring, rebounding, and hustle
Conclusion
Luo Xinyu is a rising and accomplished forward whose perseverance, versatility, and strong mentality have made her a key figure in Chinese basketball and a promising leader for the future.
(Age, statistics, and honors are as of June 2025.)
