History of Yang Hansen in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 16, 2025

Yang Hansen is a Chinese professional basketball player currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. His career focuses on professional basketball, showcasing his skills as an athlete in the sport.

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June 26, 2005: Yang Hansen's Birth

On June 26, 2005, Yang Hansen was born. He is a Chinese professional basketball player.

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2007: Yi Jianlian NBA draft

In 2007, Yi Jianlian became the highest Chinese draft pick before Yang Hansen.

2021: U17 National Championship Win

In 2021, the Qingdao Guoxin Haitian Youth Team defeated Tsinghua High School in the finals to win the U17 National Championship, and Yang Hansen was named the Best Defensive Player.

2022: U17 National Championship Win and MVP Award

In 2022, the Qingdao Guoxin Haitian Youth Team defended their U17 National Championship title, and Yang Hansen was named the Most Valuable Player.

October 23, 2023: Professional Debut

On October 23, 2023, Yang Hansen made his professional debut in the first round of the regular season against Beijing Enterprises for the Qingdao Eagles.

2023: FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup

In 2023, Yang Hansen represented China at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, averaging 12.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 5 blocks. He was also named in the All-Second Team.

February 2024: National Team Debut

In February 2024, Yang Hansen made his national team debut in the 2025 FIBA Asian Cup qualifiers against Mongolia.

2024: Rookie and Defensive Player of the Year

In 2024, after averaging 16.6 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3 assists, Yang Hansen was named both Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.

June 25, 2025: NBA Draft

On June 25, 2025, Yang Hansen was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies as the 16th pick of the 2025 NBA draft, and then his draft rights were traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.