Join forces with Zhou Qi! China Men s Basketball Team Captain Zhao Rui will join the Beijing Men s Basketball Team and is expected to sign a three-year contract

On August 28, a reporter from Beijing Youth Daily learned that the matter of BAIC Men's Basketball Team introducing the captain of the Chinese Men's Basketball Team from the Xinjiang Team has been finalized. Zhao Rui is expected to sign a three-year contract with the Beijing Men's Basketball Team, and his internal and external combination with Zhou Qi is exciting.

Previously, according to reports, the captain of the Chinese men's basketball team, Zhao Rui, will join Beijing Shougang. According to reports, the Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team did not take the initiative to seek a deal, but instead wanted to keep the national player they had obtained at a big price. However, in recent national team competitions, several teams, including Beijing Shougang, have paid attention to Zhao Rui's performance and expressed their desire to trade Zhao Rui. After comprehensive consideration, the Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team finally chose to respect the players' wishes.

Zhao Rui played in Xinjiang for two seasons, playing only 9 games in the 23-24 season, averaging 12.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.6 steals per game; he played 26 games in the 24-25 season, averaging 14.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.

Zhao Rui was born on January 14, 1996 in Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province. He is a Chinese professional basketball player. He plays as a guard and plays for the CBA Xinjiang Guanghui Feihu Club.

In 2011, Zhao Rui joined the Dongguan Baining Youth Team. In 2013, 17-year-old Zhao Rui became a professional player and began to represent Hunan Baining Men's Basketball Team in the NBL League (National Men's Basketball League).

On October 19, 2016, the Guangdong team successfully won Zhao Rui at the CBA short-term player delisting conference. Zhao Rui officially joined the Guangdong team and started his personal CBA career. From 2019 to 2021, Zhao Rui helped Guangdong team win three consecutive championships in the CBA league. In 2022, Zhao Rui was selected into the CBA's Best Second Team. In January 2024, Zhao Rui was selected for the 2024 CBA All-Star North Ranking. On January 16, 2024, Zhao Rui's CBA All-Star Game had the highest number of votes in the North Picks Zone. In January 2025, Zhao Rui was selected as the starting lineup of the 2025 CBA All-Star North District. In terms of the national team, in May 2017, Zhao Rui was selected for the national men's basketball training red team and started his national team career. In 2018, Zhao Rui won the Asian Games championship with the Chinese men's basketball team. In February 2025, Zhao Rui became the captain of the Chinese men's basketball team.

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Talking about new identities, the captain of the Chinese men's basketball team, Zhao Rui, said that it is more of a responsibility. "I may not be the most outstanding in this team, but I can help the team with my spiritual attributes and energy. I hope that the young players of the team will show their talents without reservation. The old players in the team will set an example and do their best to drive the team and young players. Win the dignity of the team with one victory after another."

Zhao Rui said that the Chinese men's basketball team is now in a low period, hoping to bring more energy to the team. Now everyone needs to take responsibility and have the courage to take on this responsibility.

Zhou Qi was born on January 16, 1996 in Xinxiang City, Henan Province. He is a Chinese professional basketball player and plays as a center.

In January 2014, Zhou Qi joined the Xinjiang team and competed in the CBA League. On June 24, 2016, Zhou Qi was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 43rd pick in the second round in the NBA Draft. On April 7, 2017, Zhou Qi helped Xinjiang Men's Basketball Team defeat Guangdong Men's Basketball Team 4-0 with a total score, winning the 2016-17 CBA championship.

On September 8, 2021, Zhou Qi announced his joining the Australian League NBL Southeast Melbourne Phoenix through social media. On August 18, 2023, Zhou Qi joined Guangdong Hongyuan Basketball Club. On August 29, 2024, Zhou Qi joined the CBA Beijing Shougang Men's Basketball Team.

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