Yu Shulong (born February 19, 1990, in Jilin, China) is a Chinese former professional basketball player. He is also a former member of the Chinese national basketball team.

Yu Shulong
于澍龙
Personal information
Born (1990-02-19) February 19, 1990 (age 34)
Jilin, China
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight150 lb (68 kg)
Career information
Playing career2008–2019
PositionGuard
Career history
As player:
2008–2012Jilin Northeast Tigers
2012–2014Dongguan Leopards
2014–2017Sichuan Blue Whales
2017-2019Beijing Royal Fighters
As coach:
2022-2024Guangdong Vermilion Birds (assistant coach)
2024-Shenzhen Leopards (assistant coach)
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  China
FIBA Asia Championship
Gold medal – first place 2011 Wuhan Team

Professional career

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Yu debuted for the Jilin Northeast Tigers in the 2009–10 CBA season. He averaged 11.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game in 31 games for the Tigers.[1] He was named to the Northern Rookie All-Star Team at the All-Star weekend Rookie Challenge, where he scored a team high 18 points.[2]

On October 31, 2014, he was signed by the Sichuan Blue Whales.[3] During his second season with Sichuan, he'd help the Blue Whales earn their first ever CBA Finals championship.

Chinese national team

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Yu is also a member of the Chinese national basketball team. After competing for the junior national team at various levels of competition, he was named to the senior team for the first time at the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Yu Shulong at asia-basket.com
  2. ^ "全明星星锐阵容火热出炉 小姚明入选成最大亮点". 163.com. 网易体育. March 13, 2010. Archived from the original on March 23, 2010. Retrieved March 19, 2010.
  3. ^ Sichuan Blue Whales sign Yu Shulong, Wang Ruheng and Cai Chen
  4. ^ Profile at FIBA.com