As a Chicago-based NBA analyst, I’ve been watching Zhou Qi’s journey from Xinjiang to the NBA pre-draft camp with deep curiosity. His stats are elite—but his frame raises red flags. This isn’t just about size; it’s about perception, potential, and the unspoken rules of the league. What does it take for a 2.17m giant to be seen as more than just ‘too thin’? Let’s break down the numbers, the whispers, and what really matters when your future hangs on a scale.

As a London-based sports analyst with a decade of NBA draft tracking experience, I dissect the shocking drop in Zhou Qi’s 2016 draft projection—from top 15 hopes to second-round obscurity—compared to Yang Hanshen’s rising trajectory. Using ESPN, DraftExpress, and NBADraft.net data, this deep dive reveals how on-court performance, age concerns, and scouting bias shaped futures. Was it talent? Timing? Or just bad luck? Let’s crunch the numbers—and maybe throw in a pint while we do.

Chinese basketball prospect Yang Hansen has completed an astonishing 10 NBA team workouts in just 11 days, including sessions with the Jazz and Trail Blazers. As a data-driven analyst, I examine how this grueling schedule compares to Zhou Qi's pre-draft process in 2016, while analyzing the Hawks' potential interest with their No. 22 pick and whether the Timberwolves at No. 17 could be a dark horse. Join me as we crunch the numbers on this fascinating draft storyline.