Guangzhou Long Lions Men’s Basketball Team Announces Extension with Liu Yancheng

On August 1st, the Guangzhou Long Lions Men’s Basketball Team announced the completion of their extension with Liu Yancheng.

The official statement reads:

Official | Guangzhou Long Lions Basketball Club and Liu Yancheng Complete Extension

The Guangzhou Long Lions Basketball Club has officially signed a contract extension with player Liu Yancheng. Guangzhou Dragon Lion Number 11 will continue to lead the club forward fearlessly!

Liu Yancheng, born in 2002, graduated from Shenyang No. 31 High School, a prestigious high school for basketball. During his high school years, he was a prominent star player in the league! In 2020, he was included in the training list for the U18 Chinese National Youth Basketball Team and joined the Guangzhou Long Lions Youth Team that same year. In 2021, at the age of 19, Liu Yancheng was promoted to the main team of Guangzhou Long Lions and has been steadily growing into a valuable asset on the bench over the past three seasons.

During the 2023-2024 season, Liu Yancheng participated in 32 games (3 as a starter), achieving an almost 40% three-point shooting rate (38.6%) and a nearly 90% free-throw rate (88.9%). In a home game against Zhejiang Guangsha during the third phase of the regular season, he scored 14 points in 15 minutes with all four three-point shots made, showcasing his efficiency. In the subsequent match against Fujian Xingye, he scored 12 points in 17 minutes with four three-point shots made, indicating his potential to become a top-notch scorer.

In addition to his performance on the court, Liu Yancheng, as a member of Guangzhou city, actively participates in various community and youth activities alongside the club, building bridges between the club and local fans, and upholding the theme of “Representing the City.” He has gained the love of many fans!

The Guangzhou Long Lions Basketball Club believes that, based on his accumulated experience over the past three years, Liu Yancheng will continue to unlock his potential and unleash greater energy in the near future! Let’s look forward to a better YC! @Liu Yancheng yc