The center was considered by draft analysts as a rising prospect, but no one projected him to be a first-round pick.

Portland became “intrigued” by Hansen’s game in 2023, specifically while he played for China during the FIBA U19 World Cup, ...

Yang Hansen may be the first Chinese basketball player drafted in the first round in 18 years, but off the court, he’s just ...

The Blazers’ new 7-foot-1 center Yang Hansen is already winning fans with his skills — and love for PS5, food and naps. The ...

Chinese basketball star Yang Hansen turned 20 on Thursday, but the best birthday gift he could ask for arrived a day earlier: ...

The Blazers introduced the 7-foot-1 center on Friday after making him the No. 16 selection during Wednesday's NBA draft.

Yang Hansen may not have been on the radar for some, but his tall frame quickly caught the eye of many as he made his way ...

Yang Hansen wasn't expected to be picked high in the draft, but the Trail Blazers have been scouting him for the past couple ...

Hansen was not seen by most draft experts as a first-round pick, so Portland using its spot to take the 7-foot-1 center ...

The Portland Trail Blazers gave fans one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 NBA Draft by selecting center Yang Hansen with ...

The Portland Trail Blazers have selected Hansen Yang with the No. 16 pick in the 2025 NBA draft, after acquiring the pick ...

Yang, who worked out for Portland, was projected by NBA draft experts to be drafted early in the second round. He was ranked ...