The center was considered by draft analysts as a rising prospect, but no one projected him to be a first-round pick.

Portland became “intrigued” by Hansen’s game in 2023, specifically while he played for China during the FIBA U19 World Cup, ...

Hansen was not seen by most draft experts as a first-round pick, so Portland using its spot to take the 7-foot-1 center ...

The Blazers introduced the 7-foot-1 center on Friday after making him the No. 16 selection during Wednesday's NBA draft.

Yang Hansen may not have been on the radar for some, but his tall frame quickly caught the eye of many as he made his way ...

Yahoo Sports' Draft Live crew reacts to the Portland Trail Blazers selection of Qingdao Eagles big Hansen Yang with the 16th ...

Chinese basketball player Yang Hansen became the 16th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and is headed to the Portland Trail ...

The Blazers’ new 7-foot-1 center Yang Hansen is already winning fans with his skills — and love for PS5, food and naps. The ...

The Portland Trail Blazers pulled off one of the biggest surprises in the first round of the 2025 NBA draft by adding ...

After trading back, the Trail Blazers selected Hansen Yang out of China with their first pick of the night. Yang, a center, ...

Yang Hansen, a 7-foot-2 center, made history as the third Chinese player drafted in the first round, selected 16th overall by ...

The Portland Trail Blazers gave fans one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 NBA Draft by selecting center Yang Hansen with ...