Shenzhen Basketball Team: Zhou Peng Appointed Head Coach of Shenzhen Maccabi Men’s Basketball Team

On June 27, the Shenzhen basketball team officially announced that Zhou Peng has been appointed as the head coach. After careful consideration by the club’s management and discussions with Zhou Peng, it was decided that he would assume the role of head coach and player for the Shenzhen Maccabi Men’s Basketball Team starting from this date.

Since entering the CBA league in the 2006-2007 season, Zhou Peng has won 8 CBA championships and finished as runner-up 3 times. With his outstanding performances, he was frequently selected for the national team and served as its captain. In the two seasons with the Shenzhen Maccabi, Zhou Peng demonstrated a tough playing style and all-around basketball skills, contributing to the team’s best-ever third-place finish in the 2022-2023 season. He played a pivotal role in fostering a “seniors leading juniors, mutual promotion between old and new” dynamic within the squad.

Commenting on his new role, Zhou Peng expressed gratitude for the support and trust from the club leadership and addressed the team, saying, “I hope everyone can strive towards their goals, and I am confident in leading us to achieve those objectives. However, all results will come from our own efforts. I will give everyone the opportunity to prove themselves.”

Under Coach Zhou Peng’s guidance, the Shenzhen Maccabi Men’s Basketball Team is expected to approach the new season with greater vigor and determination, delivering thrilling matches for fans.

The club extends its appreciation for Coach Zheng Yonggang’s contributions as assistant coach and interim head coach, and wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.