Han Xu: A Rising Force in Global Women’s Basketball

Han Xu, born October 31, 1999, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China, is a prominent figure in the world of women’s basketball. Standing at an impressive 2.11 meters (6 feet 11 inches), she plays as a center and currently competes for the Perth Lynx in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). Her journey includes experiences in the WNBA, WCBA, and representing China on the international stage.

Early Career and National Team Debut

Han Xu began her professional career in 2018 with the Xinjiang Tianshan Women’s Basketball Team in the Women’s Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA). That same year, she earned a spot on the senior Chinese national team, achieving immediate success with a gold medal at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games [Baiduwiki]. She has since become a key player for the national team, participating in major international tournaments.

WNBA and International Experience

In 2019, Han Xu was drafted by the New York Liberty with the 14th overall pick in the second round of the WNBA draft [Baiduwiki], [Wikipedia]. She made her WNBA debut in a preseason game against the Chinese women’s national team, scoring 19 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and recording 3 assists and 2 blocks in 21 minutes of play [Baiduwiki]. She has had multiple stints with the New York Liberty, returning in May 2022 [Baiduwiki].

Han Xu has consistently represented China in international competitions, including the 2019 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup (winning silver), the 2020-2021 Tokyo Olympics (finishing fifth), the 2021 and 2022 FIBA Women’s Asia Cups (both resulting in silver medals), the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup (silver medal), and the 2023 Chengdu Summer Universiade (gold medal) [Baiduwiki].

WCBA Success and Current Status

Between stints in the WNBA, Han Xu has excelled in the WCBA. She secured the titles of WCBA Scoring Champion and Blocks Leader during the 2020-2021 season [Baiduwiki]. In March 2023, she led the Sichuan Women’s Basketball Team to the WCBA championship, earning the Finals MVP award [Baiduwiki]. She signed with the Sichuan Yuanda Meile in August 2021 [Baiduwiki]. Currently, she plays for the Perth Lynx in the WNBL [Wikipedia].

Recent Achievements

Han Xu was named to the All-WNBL Second Team and earned the WNBL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2026 [Wikipedia]. She also helped her team win the WCBA championship in 2024, adding to her previous title in 2023 [Wikipedia].

Known as “Little Strong Xu” and hailed as the “Female Version of Zhou Qi,” Han Xu continues to be a dominant force in women’s basketball, showcasing her skills and contributing to her teams’ successes on both the national and international levels.