TAIYUAN, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Li Yueru, who currently plays for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA, will join Shanxi during the WNBA offseason and play selected games in the 2026-27 Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) season, according to Shanxi Xingrui Professional Basketball Club.
Li is expected to play in some games during the first stage of the WCBA regular season before heading to the United States to compete in the Unrivaled league around December 18. She will return to Shanxi after completing her games in the United States.
Born in 1999 in Changzhi, north China's Shanxi Province, Li is a center known for her scoring ability and playmaking in the paint. She has represented China at major international competitions, including the Olympic Games, the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and the FIBA Women's Asia Cup, winning a World Cup silver medal and an Asia Cup title.
During her time in the WCBA, Li has played for Guangdong and Inner Mongolia, winning several honors, including the league championship, regular-season Most Valuable Player (MVP), Finals MVP and Best Center.
In the 2019 WNBA Draft, Li was selected by the Atlanta Dream with the 11th pick of the third round. She has since played in the WNBA for several teams, including the Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks, before joining the Dallas Wings. ■
