Han Xu (basketball)

In this Chinese name, the family name is Han.
Han Xu
Han with the New York Liberty in 2022
No. 21 – Perth Lynx
PositionCenter
LeagueWNBL
Personal information
Born (1999-10-31) 31 October 1999
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
WNBA draft2019: 2nd round, 14th overall pick
Drafted byNew York Liberty
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2021Xinjiang Magic Deer
2019;
2022–2023		New York Liberty
2021–2025Sichuan JinQiang Chengdu / Yuanda Meile
2025–presentPerth Lynx
Career highlights
Stats at Basketball Reference 
Medals
Women's basketball
Representing  China
World Cup
Silver medal – second place 2022 Australia
Asia Cup
Gold medal – first place 2023 Australia
Silver medal – second place 2021 Jordan
Bronze medal – third place 2025 China
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Hangzhou Team
Summer World University Games
Gold medal – first place 2021 Chengdu
Han Xu
Traditional Chinese韓旭
Simplified Chinese韩旭
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinHán xù

Han Xu (simplified Chinese: 韩旭; traditional Chinese: 韓旭; pinyin: Hán xù; born 31 October 1999) is a Chinese professional basketball player for the Perth Lynx of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). Han was drafted by the New York Liberty with the 14th overall pick in the 2019 WNBA draft. She represents the China women's national basketball team.

Early life

Han was born in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.[1]

Professional career

WCBA

Han played three seasons for the Xinjiang Magic Deer in the Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) between 2018 and 2021. She then played for the Sichuan JinQiang Chengdu / Yuanda Meile between 2021 and 2025.[2] She was named WCBA MVP in 2021 and 2022.[1]

WNBA

Han was drafted by the New York Liberty with the 14th overall pick in the 2019 WNBA draft.[3] She was the youngest player in her draft class.[4]

In her rookie season, she was the tallest player in the league and the second-tallest player in league history, behind Margo Dydek. She drew comparisons to male Chinese international basketball player Yao Ming.[4][5]

In May 2020, it was announced that Han would sit out the 2020 WNBA season to remain in China due to the COVID-19 pandemic[6][7] After sitting out the 2021 WNBA season as well, she returned to the Liberty for the 2022 season and again for the 2023 season.[1]

WNBL

Han Xu in November 2025 during her WNBL debut with the Perth Lynx

On 11 October 2025, Han signed with the Perth Lynx of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) in Australia for the 2025–26 season.[8][9] She was unavailable for the start of the season due to commitments in China, joining the team in late November.[10] She was named the WNBL Defensive Player of the Year after averaging two blocks per game and leading the Lynx to a 12–2 record in her 14 games.[11][12] She was also named to the All-WNBL Second Team.[13] In the semi-finals, the Lynx defeated the Bendigo Spirit 2–0 to advance to the WNBL Grand Final, with Han recording 25 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks in game two.[14]

National team career

Han represented China at the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women, 2017 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup, 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.[15] She was selected to the All-Star Five at the 2022 World Cup. She averaged 12.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game, helping China win the silver medal.[16] In the semi-final game against Australia, Han had a career high for China and equalled the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup blocks record with five. She also accumulated an efficiency score of 33 after registering 19 points from 80 percent floor shooting and completing a double-double with 11 rebounds.[17] At the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup, she was named tournament MVP.[9]

Player profile

At 211 cm tall, Han was noted as being the second tallest female basketballer in the world as of November 2025.[18]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game  RPG  Rebounds per game
 APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game  BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game
 TO  Turnovers per game  FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 Bold  Career best ° League leader

WNBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2019 New York 18 0 7.9 .414 .500 .500 0.8 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.1 3.0
2022 New York 32 0 16.8 .493 .444 .796 3.6 0.9 0.5 0.7 0.7 8.5
2023 New York 8 0 4.5 .300 .000 — 0.9 0.0 0.3 0.1 0.6 1.5
Career 3 years, 1 team 58 0 12.4 .465 .396 .784 2.4 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.5 5.8

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2022 New York 3 0 10.0 .417 1.000 .833 2.7 0.3 0.0 0.7 0.7 5.3
Career 1 year, 1 team 3 0 10.0 .417 1.000 .833 2.7 0.3 0.0 0.7 0.7 5.3

WCBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2018–2019 Xinjiang 34 34 30.0 .540 .333 .776 8.9 1.0 0.9 2.1 1.3 15.9
2019–2020 Xinjiang 16 13 28.3 .540 .308 .957 8.9 1.4 1.4 1.9 1.4 13.4
2023–2024 Sichuan 39 39 - .626 .392 .846 6.4 2.1 0.5 0.0 1.4 16.0
Career 89 86 29.5 .540 .312 .811 7.8 1.6 0.8 2.0 1.1 15.5

Post-season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2019 Xinjiang 4 4 38.7 .485 .000 .857 7.8 0.8 1.0 0.5 3.5 17.5
Career 4 4 38.7 .485 .000 .857 7.8 0.8 1.0 0.5 3.5 17.5

References

  1. ^ a b c "Han Xu". wnba.com. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  2. ^ "Xu Han, Basketball Player, News, Stats - USbasket". Eurobasket LLC. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  3. ^ Gamble, J. R. (13 May 2019). "China's Han Xu Is WNBA's Next International Superstar". The Shadow League.
  4. ^ a b Lewis, Brian (6 May 2019). "Liberty's teenage rookie embracing pressure of Yao Ming comparisons". New York Post. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  5. ^ Cook, Everett (June 13, 2019). "They Want Her To Be The Next Yao Ming, But What Does She Want?". Deadspin. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  6. ^ Valenzuela, Sarah. "Liberty players to stay abroad, forgo any kind of 2020 season amid coronavirus pandemic". nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  7. ^ Magliocchetti, Geoff (26 May 2020). "New York Liberty Make Roster Moves As WNBA Cutdowns Commence". Elite Sports NY. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  8. ^ "Han Xu towers into Lynx line up". perthlynx.wnbl.com.au. 11 October 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  9. ^ a b O'Donoghue, Craig (11 October 2025). "Perth Lynx sign 211cm Chinese basketball star Han Xu for upcoming WNBL season". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 11 October 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  10. ^ O'Donoghue, Craig (22 November 2025). "Perth Lynx import Han Xu arrives in WA as club waits for her 211cm frame to have massive impact on WNBL". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 22 November 2025. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  11. ^ "HAN XU IS YOUR WNBL26 ROBYN MAHER DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR". facebook.com/TheWNBL. 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
  12. ^ "WNBL26 AWARD WINNERS RECOGNISED FOR EXCELLENCE ON AND OFF THE COURT". www.wnbl.com.au. 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
  13. ^ "ALL-WNBL FIRST AND SECOND TEAMS ANNOUNCED". www.wnbl.com.au. 9 February 2026. Retrieved 9 February 2026.
  14. ^ "Xu fires to lead Lynx into WNBL Grand Final". ESPN.com. 17 February 2026. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
  15. ^ "2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup profile". Archived from the original on 2019-12-29. Retrieved 2018-12-16.
  16. ^ "A'Ja Wilson crowned TISSOT MVP to lead Google All-Star Five". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  17. ^ "Incredible 12,000 fans watch China pip Opals in dramatic thriller". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  18. ^ O'Donoghue, Craig (25 November 2025). "Perth Lynx recruit Han Hu tipped to tear WNBL apart as 211cm Chinese star prepares for her debut". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 25 November 2025. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
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