Zhang Ziyu Biography: Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Nationality, Awards

Zhang Ziyu is an emerging basketballer, known for her extraordinary height and skill on the court.

Born into a family with a rich basketball background, she has made headlines for her impressive performances in youth competitions, particularly during the FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup.

Profile

• Full name: Zhang Ziyu
• Date of birth: May 1, 2007
• Age: 18 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Shandong province, China
• Nationality: Chinese
• Profession: Basketball player
• Height: 7 ft 3 in – 7 ft 5 in (220 to 226 centimetres)
• Parents: Yu Ying (mother), father (unnamed)
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• Ethnicity: Chinese
• Net worth: $500k

Early Life and Education

Zhang Ziyu is now 18 years old. She was born on May 1, 2007, in Shandong province, China. Her parents, both former basketball players, introduced her to the sport at age five. By first grade, she already stood 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 m) tall, and by sixth grade, her height had increased to 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m).

Zhang attended Wenhua East Road Primary School in Jinan, followed by junior high school at Tsinghua University High School in Beijing, and later Jinan Sports School. She completed high school at Shandong Experimental High School in Jinan.

At 14, she competed in the U15 National Basketball League tournament, where her team won the finals. Her performance, where she recorded 42 points, 25 rebounds, and six blocks, gained widespread attention.

Personal Life

Details regarding Zhang Ziyu‘s personal life, including information about spouses, relationships, or children, are not available.

Career

Zhang Ziyu‘s basketball career began early, influenced by her parents’ background in the sport. She gained prominence at the U15 National Basketball League tournament, helping her team win the finals. Her participation in the 2024 FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup marked her international debut, where she played for Team China.

In her debut game against Indonesia, she scored 19 points in 13 minutes, shooting 9-for-9. She continued to excel, recording 36 points against New Zealand and 44 points against Japan, breaking a tournament record.

In the finals against Australia, she scored 42 points, contributing to China’s runner-up finish. She was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and was selected for the All-Star team.

Awards

• Most Valuable Player, 2024 FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup
• All-Star, 2024 FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup

Net Worth

Zhang Ziyu‘s net worth is estimated to be around $500k.

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