The best roster of the Women’s Asia Cup has been announced: 5 players selected, with a young Japanese star included, and one Chinese player causing controversy.

On July 21, Beijing time, the Women’s Asia Cup concluded, and the final standings of all teams were determined. Australia’s women’s basketball team made history by winning the championship for the first time, reaching the pinnacle of Asia, while Japan’s women’s team secured the runner-up position after back-to-back Olympic appearances. The Chinese women’s team, competing on home soil, sadly finished in third place, leaving the girls in tears!

Since joining Asia, Australia’s women’s basketball team had never won the Asia Cup championship. In this tournament, they showcased superior skills, and despite not calling on overseas players, they were confident, winning match after match to reach the finals. In the final against Japan, known for their sharp three-point shooting, Australia maintained a significant lead throughout the game. Although they were briefly tied in the final quarter, Australia quickly regained control, executing a decisive run to seal the match. They ultimately achieved five consecutive victories, winning the Asia Cup for the first time and making history. With such a remarkable performance, the Australian team secured a direct spot in the World Cup, and two players made it to the best roster: Reed and Fowler, with Fowler being named the tournament's best player!

Japan’s women’s basketball team was defeated by China in the last Asia Cup, ending their five-year championship streak. In this tournament, they advanced to the finals by defeating China with a barrage of three-pointers in the semifinals. However, they were beaten by the strong Australian team in the final, once again finishing as runners-up. Young Japanese player Tanaka impressed everyone with her precise shooting, and thanks to her outstanding performance, she successfully made it to the best roster!

As the defending champions and playing on home turf, the Chinese women’s basketball team did not expect to fall to Japan. The main issue was the flaws in our twin-tower lineup, particularly the poor three-point shooting and the absence of a player like Li Meng. Nonetheless, we secured third place, and although Han Xu's performance faced criticism from Chinese fans, she still made it to the best roster!

In the battle for third place, the South Korean women’s basketball team was overwhelmed by China, losing by 35 points. Overall, South Korea’s strength ranks behind China, Japan, and Australia, making their fourth-place finish a reasonable outcome. However, one South Korean player made it to the best roster: Park Ji-hyun!

Written by: Sports Novel

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