The Chinese men’s basketball team released its latest training camp roster yesterday, and Cai Yongxi’s name was absent from the 26-man list. Currently, he is working hard for his NBA aspirations. Media personality Wang Jian believes that Cai Yongxi’s non-inclusion in the squad indicates his determination to see the NBA draft process through to the end.
Wang Jian’s original statement reads:
Cai Yongxi is not on the new men’s basketball training squad. Unclear if there will be additions later. According to the rules, unless he joins the national team, if he eventually withdraws from the draft this year, he would be ineligible for the Summer League. This might suggest that Cai has decided to commit fully to the draft this year and participate in the Summer League as an individual. Given his current prospects, his performance in the Summer League will be crucial in determining whether he has future opportunities to continue pursuing the NBA.