After being selected by the Shanxi Men’s Basketball Team, why does Zhang Ning continue to represent Peking University in CUBA?

Participated in the draft on the 21st, and on the 22nd, Zhang Ning represented Peking University on the CUBA stage. This also made many fans wonder why Zhang Ning could still represent Peking University in CUBA after being selected by the Shanxi Men's Basketball Team. Woolen cloth?

Zhang Ning’s anger

Perhaps it was the fact that he fell to No. 8 in the draft that made Zhang Ning hold his breath. In the top 32 of the CUBA qualifying tournament held on August 22 In the round of 16, Xi'an Jiaotong University, which faced Peking University, became Zhang Ning's punching bag. In this game, Zhang Ning played 35 minutes, making 12 of 23 field goals and 13 of 18 free throws. He efficiently scored 40 points, 10 rebounds, and 1 steal. Because of Zhang Ning's game, the game lost suspense early. In the end, Peking University defeated Xi'an Jiaotong University 73:61.

After being selected by the Shanxi Men’s Basketball Team, why can Zhang Ning continue to represent Peking University in CUBA?

Perhaps due to the popularity of the NBA, in the minds of most fans, the moment an NCAA rookie is selected by an NBA team, he has nothing to do with his past university. He is already an NBA player. Part of the team, because there has never been a precedent for being selected and then participating in games or activities on behalf of the team.

Then why was Zhang Ning selected and still able to represent Peking University in the competition? First of all, let’s talk about why there is no such precedent in the NBA? Because the NBA draft is usually held after the NCAA season ends, the NCAA season has ended at this time, so naturally there will be no situation where the selected players continue to represent the team.

Secondly, let’s talk about Zhang Ning’s problem. We must first understand that selection and signing are two concepts. Selection is a matter of intention. In the end, the team has to complete the contract with the player before Zhang Ning can become part of the Shanxi Men's Basketball Team. The draft ended on August 21, which also means that Zhang Ning has not yet completed a contract with the Shanxi Men’s Basketball Team. He is not yet a CBA player. Therefore, in terms of qualifications, Zhang Ning cannot continue to represent Peking University in the CUBA League this season. Any questions.

Judging from the game, Zhang Ning was obviously holding back his energy. Especially after his draft pick dropped to No. 8, some fans broke the news about Zhang Ning’s age on the Internet, which also made Zhang Ning very angry. dissatisfied. Zhang Ning deliberately refuted the rumors on social media. It was revealed online that he was born in 1992 and is now 28 years old. It was false news. I believe that in the next games, Zhang Ning will also work hard to make the team that missed him regret it. We also look forward to Zhang Ning's amazing performance in the CBA in the new season.