Xinjiang VS Shanxi Preview: Foreign Players Duel Online, Team Integration Becomes Primary Task for Both Sides

On October 3rd, a key match of the CBA preseason tournament will take place in Qinghai Xining, featuring a showdown between Xinjiang Flying Tigers and Shanxi Brave Dragons.

From the coaching staff to the player lineup, Xinjiang Flying Tigers underwent significant changes during the previous off-season. In the new season, Liu Wei replaced Qiu Biao as the new head coach of Xinjiang Flying Tigers. All foreign players on the team have been replaced, with Peterson, Lawson, and Higgens now forming the new trio of foreign players. Among them, Peterson performed well during his time with Jilin Northeast Tigers last season, averaging 27.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game.

In terms of domestic players, Tang Caiyu, Huang Rongqi, and Yu Dehao, all well-known names in the CBA, have left the team. Newcomers such as Yang Rui and Ge Haoran have become the new blood of the team.

Shanxi Brave Dragons also underwent significant changes during the off-season. Pan Jiang replaced Yang Xuezeng as the new head coach. Although Shanxi Brave Dragons claimed priority renewal rights for Schwede, they have yet to reach a new contract with him. Previously, Shanxi Brave Dragons had registered four new foreign players: Goodwin, Balwin, Diallo, and Fay.

In terms of domestic players, Shanxi Brave Dragons saw significant changes with the addition of Jiao Hailong, Liu Chuanxing, and Zhao Xuhong, strengthening their frontcourt. The addition of Jia Mingru provided an additional ball handler and scoring point for the backcourt, significantly enhancing the overall strength of Shanxi Brave Dragons.

The matchup between these two teams that underwent major transformations may not be primarily about the outcome. Instead, adjusting to the new foreign player rules and integrating the new foreign players into the team is the primary goal for both teams.

Based on past player lineups, Xinjiang Flying Tigers have strong points like Abudushalamu, giving them a slight edge. However, Zhao Rui is currently unable to play, so the current rosters of both sides might be relatively evenly matched. As for the result of the game, it may ultimately depend on the performance of the seven foreign players from both teams.

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