China basketball team ‘earn respect’ as they reach first Asia Cup semi in decade

MENA Sports Wrap: Iran region’s last hope in FIBA basketball cup

Iran came back to beat Chinese Taipei in a thrilling basketball match this week, making them the last remaining contender from the MENA region in the FIBA Asia Cup, after Lebanon suffered a narrow defeat to New Zealand. The Saudi Pro League has released its fixtures for the 2025-2026 season, while Qatar's Al-Duhail have secured their spot in the AFC Champions League competition in a nail-biting qualification match against Iran's Sepahan. Iran's …

China basketball team ‘earn respect’ as they reach first Asia Cup semi in decade

Tough victory over South Korea earns Guo Shiqiang’s men a clash with New Zealand in the last four – and highest finish since 2015.

China defeat South Korea 79-71 to advance to FIBA Asia Cup semifinals

China defeated South Korea 79-71 in the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals on Thursday, advancing to the last four at the continental tournament in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the first time in a decade.Hu Jinqiu led China with game highs of 23 points and 11

Zhao Rui takes charge vs New Zealand, lifts China to Asia Cup final

After a decade-long wait, Team Dragon are back in the FIBA Asia Cup final. China pulled off a massive 98-84 upset over New Zealand in the continental showpiece on Saturday evening (Manila time) at King Abdullah Sports City. This marks China’s first return to the gold medal match since Oceania was integrated into FIBA Asia. It placed fourth in 2017 and eighth in 2022. Now, the Dragons await the winner of the Australia-Iran clash later in the nigh…