On July 18, according to the report from @Jinan Times Sports Department: After the appointment of new head coach Qiubiao, Shandong Men’s Basketball Team has significantly increased the strength of team adjustments. So far, nine players have been dismissed, and two American foreign players have been basically confirmed.
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Shandong High-Speed Men’s Basketball Team Increases Adjustment Efforts: Nine People Dismissed, Two American Foreign Players Confirmed #ShandongHighSpeedMen’sBasketballTeam
On July 18, according to information obtained by Xinhuanghe journalists from Shandong High-Speed Basketball Club, after the appointment of new head coach Qiubiao, Shandong Men’s Basketball Team has significantly increased the strength of team adjustments. So far, nine players have been dismissed, and two American foreign players have been basically confirmed.
Relevant person in charge of Shandong High-Speed Basketball Club introduced that to ensure good results in the next season and steadily promote team building, the club and the team mainly took four measures: First, building a player team combining old, middle-aged, and young players. Taking an approach of the experienced leading the newcomers, gradually introducing and cultivating outstanding young players, and accelerating the construction of the youth ranks; Second, increasing efforts to introduce foreign players, two powerful American players have been basically confirmed to join; Third, strengthening team building and competitive spirit. So far, nine players have been dismissed, effectively addressing issues such as lack of ambition and insufficient competitive awareness in the team; Fourth, improving training quality and intensity. Strictly adhering to principles of strictness, difficulty, and practicality in training, enhancing training intensity, and ensuring the creation of a disciplined and fearless team. (Xinhuanghe Journalist Licunjie)
In addition, according to media person @Xiaxiaosi’s report: Several players including Zhang Hui, Yang Linyi, Zhu Rongzhen, Qiao Wenhuan, and Jia Cheng have been confirmed not to be on the team for the new season.
Previously reported by media person @BallCircleZhaotanzhang: Tao Hanlin, who renewed his contract at the maximum salary last year, will remain in the team. They will also sign Guo Kai, who played for Guangzhou team last season, and Sun Tonglin, who left Beikong team midway through last season.