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

Portland had the 11th pick in the Draft but traded the draft rights to guard Cedric Coward to the Memphis Grizzlies for ...

Though not many can relate to being 7'1" or an NBA first-round pick, Hansen's interests outside of basketball were very ...

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

Yang Hansen may be the first Chinese basketball player drafted in the first round in 18 years, but off the court, he’s just ...

Anonymous NBA front-office executive throws shade towards the Portland Trail Blazers for taking Hansen Yang in the first ...

Surprising picks and stunning trades are through lines each year at the NBA Draft and part of what makes the event such a ...

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

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 ...

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 ...