Chinese women’s basketball duo shine in overseas debut — Yang Shuyu drops 31 (16 in final quarter) to win MVP, Chen Mingling adds 19

On April 25, Chinese basketball duo Yang Shuyu and Chen Mingling made a stunning debut in the NBL1, leading Melbourne Tigers to an 86–83 comeback win over Ringwood Hawks.

🔥 Yang Shuyu Takes Over

Trailing for most of the game, Yang exploded in the fourth quarter with 16 points, finishing with:

• 31 points
• 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals
• +19 plus-minus

She was named game MVP.

💥 Chen Mingling Steps Up

Chen added:

• 19 points
• 3 rebounds, 3 assists
• 2 steals, 1 block

📊 Combined Impact

The duo scored 50 points, accounting for 58% of the team’s total.

🌏 Bigger Picture

With players like Han Xu and Li Yueru returning to the WNBA, and others heading abroad, this performance highlights a clear trend—

Chinese players are not just participating overseas.

They are leading.