Yang Hansen is going to fit into American culture just fine. The Trail Blazers' 7-foot-1 Chinese center was introduced to Portland on Friday, and was asked about his interests.

Surprising picks and stunning trades are through lines each year at the NBA Draft and part of what makes the event such a fascinating spectacle. But the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday during the first round of the draft made a selection so unexpected and so astonishing -- drafting Chinese center Yang Hansen at No.

One of the biggest stars in women's college basketball managed to steal the spotlight during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. With the No. 9 overall pick in this year's draft, the Toronto Raptors selected Collin Murray-Boyles from South Carolina. He boosted his stock by averaging ...