On August 29th, according to media personality @ZhaoTancazq (Ball Circle Detective Zhao): Yu Dehao will join the Shandong men’s basketball team. The original post reads as follows:
#YuDehaoJoinsShandongMen’sBasketball# According to my understanding, Yu Dehao completed his transfer before the registration deadline and will play for Shandong men’s basketball in the new season.
Previously, Yu Dehao spent five years of his career with Shenzhen, joining Xinjiang in the 2020-21 season where he truly reached the pinnacle of his career. Over four years, he averaged 4.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists per game, with his tenacious defense becoming a hallmark that troubled every opposing offensive player. More importantly, Yu Dehao’s spirit is commendable; he served as the team’s vice-captain, never giving up on the court and always brimming with passion. Watching him play can give you a palpable sense of enthusiasm.
In addition, Yu Dehao is friendly and sincere off the court, with his vlogs being affectionately called “electronic pickles” by fans. These are all reasons why both the team and fans love him. Naturally, Yu Dehao’s qualities have also attracted interest from other clubs.
According to my understanding, this summer, there was no shortage of suitors for Yu Dehao, with the Shandong men’s basketball team being the most earnest among them. The latter underwent a major reshuffle this summer, and the cooperation between the new head coach Qiu Biao and Yu Dehao in Xinjiang could be described as a perfect match. Coach Qiu, who places particular emphasis on defense, also hopes that his protégé can reinforce Shandong, providing the team with a strong boost.
For Xinjiang men’s basketball, despite losing Yu Dehao, they still possess defensive guards. With the return of Zhao Rui and Zhu Xuhang, plus the addition of Petersen, they remain one of the championship favorites.